What Did You Buy Today?

[alloy]

Well fixing it came about the first time I used it. The cap came off and the handle fell out right next to my foot. And that's a big dang handle.

Did it for self preservation

 

[brino]

"Fixing it" is just about the first thing I do to any tool or gadget, even brand new.

Especially new!
The old one was either already fixed or built better.

-brino

 

[Badabinski]

I forgot to post this! I got this absolutely ludicrous endmill as a part of a lot. I think it's a 2" Niagara rougher with a 1-1/4" shank. I weighed it and it came in at just under 1.6 kilos.



I have absolutely no way of using this crazy thing, but I love it and I'm happy I bought it.

 

[FOMOGO]

Pretty cool end mill. I actually have a mill that could run that. Cheers, Mike

 

[Superburban]

I forgot to post this! I got this absolutely ludicrous endmill as a part of a lot. I think it's a 2" Niagara rougher with a 1-1/4" shank. I weighed it and it came in at just under 1.6 kilos.



I have absolutely no way of using this crazy thing, but I love it and I'm happy I bought it.

Hang on to it, you never know. Back when I was still a green horn, I bought this big momma off ebay. I just looked at the angle of the cutter, and did not realize the size of it. That is a 1oz insulated coffee cup next to it. Now I can use it in my mill, but still have not found anything to cut with it, but some day.





Yea, someday I will either use it, or my wife will sell it at an estate sale.

 

[DLF]

Oh well, the pandemic easter just got better.

Managed to snatch a fleabay Wohlhaupter UPA3. Almost complete kit except for the wrenches. But main parts are accounted for.

Have not received it yet, but by the looks should be in good working order and should be the removable shank version (aka the good stuff)

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[jwmelvin]

I just bought a Millport 2S (Bridgeport clone). It will require some cleaning up but appears to be in okay shape. Moving it is the first challenge, as it's not in an easily accessible location. I figure disassembling it will be necessary to clean it anyway, so that's my plan for moving it...

 

[Doug Gray]

This week I picked up a Foley Make-Sharp.

The Foley Manufacturing company made all sorts of sharpening equipment particularly for circular saw blades. This "Make_Sharp" unit seems to be a smaller more "household" unit, relatively rare from what I can see online. I've temporarily set up a saw blade just to get a feel for the machine. I think I will end up removing the saw sharpening stuff and just use the really nice table on the right side. Also came with a very nice stand. If anyone has more info or a manual for the "Make -Sharp" model please let me know. If anyone can use the saw sharpening parts please let me know. Thanks for looking.

 

[alex.fulgosi]

Today i have received my old italian dbit grinder

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[Diecutter]

Curious as to what type of d-bit you will be sharpening?, high speed steel or carbide. Looks like it's in good shape and up to the job. If you plan on sharpening carbide get a diamond cup wheel for it. Let us know how it works out for you.