What Did You Buy Today?

[slodat]

Couple of eBay finds- 5C collet blocks and Eagle Rock knurling tool.

 

[woodchucker]

Not purchased today, but arrived today. Need to order some materials to make the mounting hardware now.

Build quality in these looks really good, can't wait to try them out and get away from the four way post on the lathe now.

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I never noticed that the hold down screws were only 3 across. I have some stubby tooling that would not reach to the middle screw... But I love those tool holders and QCTP.... enjoy your new awesome QCTP.

 

[TA Stewart]

Don't remember if there is an existing thread like this. Many of you guys like to share your scores so let's try a new ongoing thread...

If your here chances are you love tools & always love to get new ones. This thread is not necessarily for gloating (well maybe) but you can if you want but expect to get a "you suck" compliment!

So what did you buy for the shop today (or recently)? No tool too small or too big, machines, equipment, inexpensive, expensive, good deal or not, whatever. All that matters is if you'd like to share your latest acquisition that put a smile on your face, post 'em up! And you know the drill, we love to see photos!

I bought 2 new spindle bearings for my Central Machinery 12-36 lathe. I bought the tight spec Nachi Grade 5 rollers for $100 for the two. The thing that makes working on the lathe a challenge is the private labeling of this Taiwanese machine. The same lathe is sold by Grizzly, Jet, Harbor Freight and enco. However, they all have different features by changing the top half of the headstock. I have not been able to find documentation or manual that is the same version as mine. So it's all scratch my head and guess.....too much fun. Terry

 

[Navy Chief]

I bought 2 new spindle bearings for my Central Machinery 12-36 lathe. I bought the tight spec Nachi Grade 5 rollers for $100 for the two. The thing that makes working on the lathe a challenge is the private labeling of this Taiwanese machine. The same lathe is sold by Grizzly, Jet, Harbor Freight and enco. However, they all have different features by changing the top half of the headstock. I have not been able to find documentation or manual that is the same version as mine. So it's all scratch my head and guess.....too much fun. Terry

I think I have a similar lathe labeled as MSC, 12x24. My manual is almost worthless and there are so many variants that finding information is challenging.

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[WobblyHand]

Nothing exciting, but still a good moment. Received a pair of round stones to polish the edge of my spindle taper (100 and 240 grit) and two short length drill bits. The W bit and the 29/64" bits complete my stubby drill collection. Have a full Huot box now!

Had a taper incident in my lathe, so need the stones for some minor repairs. Let's just say, next time, I'll use a drawbar.

 

[IamNotImportant]

Not purchased today, but arrived today. Need to order some materials to make the mounting hardware now.

Build quality in these looks really good, can't wait to try them out and get away from the four way post on the lathe now.

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i am on the list to get a kit from him

 

[wachuko]

Not purchased today, but arrived today. Need to order some materials to make the mounting hardware now.

Build quality in these looks really good, can't wait to try them out and get away from the four way post on the lathe now.

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Do not know what it is about that system… but I really like how it looks…

Is it better than the other QCTP? Or functionality is the same??

 

[IamNotImportant]

Do not know what it is about that system… but I really like how it looks…

Is it better than the other QCTP? Or functionality is the same??

here is a review on the PWT kit, if you have questions, email Peter at pewetools@gmx.net

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

A new DX-6 Kurt Vise, and the out going Precision Matthews Supplied 5" Vise.

Man, I should have bought one of these much sooner, and I should have bought 2 of them for longer work.

Very nice, silky smooth operation, absolute quality.

David.

 

[Navy Chief]

Do not know what it is about that system… but I really like how it looks…

Is it better than the other QCTP? Or functionality is the same??

I'm not sure it is really any better than any other QCTP out there, personally I like the functionality of the toolpost to easily and repeatably clock the tool to different positions if needed. Also I think that the locking mechanism on them is more solid that the wedge type of toolposts, there is significantly more surface contact area between the holders and the toolpost than the wedge or piston type, that not likely to make any perceptible difference though. There are a lot of happy multifix users out there, and there are a lot of happy users of every other system.... I definitely agree that it looks great though.