What Did You Buy Today?

[wachuko]

I want a better MIG welder than the piece of carp that I have now…but since I do not use it that often, I don’t want to spend a fortune on one…

I had, for over a year, a Hobart with shielding gas, from a friend... that was a delight to use. But my friend needed it back so that one is gone... It might come back when he is done using it, but who knows...

Trying to decide between the YesWelder MIG-250 Pro



and the YWM-211P



Either one would work for welding aluminum without a spool gun, but everyone I know recommended a spool gun anyway. Since either one uses this spool gun, went ahead and ordered that while I decide…

The Eastwood TIG welder I have does not weld aluminum so it would be nice to be able to do so…



And I kicked this one to the curb...

 

[atunguyd]

Falling further down my dial indicator surgery hole, I picked up a few items off Amazon:

some tiny Moody wrenches
Moody Tools - 58-0143 MT-04-01 Open-End Wrench Set

Dial levers
2pcs Watch Hands Removers Lever Type Puller Tool Professional Watch Tools Watch Hand Remover Tool

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Also some jewelers screwdrivers

8PCS Professional Screwdriver Set, VAKOGAL Micro Precision Screwdriver Kit 0.6-1.6mm, 8 Extra Replace Blades for Watch Repair, Eyeglasses Repair, Jewelry Work, Electronics Repair

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Fuzzy photo taken through the loupe a couple of us bought recently! You can see the light is nice.
(i blew some dust off with my breath and am too impatient to let the fog clear >sigh
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Some advise when using those hands removers. Work inside a clear plastic packet. Don't ask me how I know that a stubborn hand will suddenly pop loose, fly across the workshop and land somewhere that you will only think to look on (or in) after hours of searching.

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[WobblyHand]

I want a better MIG welder than the piece of carp that I have now…but since I do not use it that often, I don’t want to spend a fortune on one…

I had, for over a year, a Hobart with shielding gas, from a friend... that was a delight to use. But my friend needed it back so that one is gone... It might come back when he is done using it, but who knows...

Trying to decide between the YesWelder MIG-250 Pro

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and the YWM-211P

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Either one would work for welding aluminum without a spool gun, but everyone I know recommended a spool gun anyway. Since either one uses this spool gun, went ahead and ordered that while I decide…

The TIG welder I have does not weld aluminum so it would be nice to be able to do so…

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And I kicked this one to the curb...

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For aluminum you need lots of amps. Get as much current as you can afford. If the units are about the same capacity get the highest current version. I have a 200A TIG and 180A MIG, have often needed a bit more Amps.

 

[projectnut]

The price of raw material has certainly risen over the last few weeks. Last month I purchased a little over 100 lbs. of various size and dimension 6061 aluminum. The cost was $2.00 per pound regardless of shape or length. Last weekend I went to the same dealer and the price has risen 50%. 42 lbs. of 6061 was $120.00. Here's what $120.00 of 6061T aluminum looks like

To top it off the price of gasoline rose $.40 in one day it went from $3.49 a gallon to $3.89 a gallon. Apparently due to a refinery fire in Ohio.

 

[Mill Lee farm]

Some advise when using those hands removers. Work inside a clear plastic packet. Don't ask me how I know that a stubborn hand will suddenly pop loose, fly across the workshop and land somewhere that you will only think to look on (or in) after hours of searching.

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Oh my.... that does sound like the kind of thing that would happen to me.... Good advice!
I'm also wondering f the little "face protectors" might be a good idea as well. For the little use I need I could probably make something out of cardstock though...
Bergeon Dial Protecting Plastic Sheets Set of 3 Swiss Made No. 6938

 

[wachuko]

Oh my.... that does sound like the kind of thing that would happen to me.... Good advice!
I'm also wondering f the little "face protectors" might be a good idea as well. For the little use I need I could probably make something out of cardstock though...
Bergeon Dial Protecting Plastic Sheets Set of 3 Swiss Made No. 6938

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Sweet! I did not even knew those existed! I was using the plastic ziploc bag approach...

 

[twhite]

The price of raw material has certainly risen over the last few weeks. Last month I purchased a little over 100 lbs. of various size and dimension 6061 aluminum. The cost was $2.00 per pound regardless of shape or length. Last weekend I went to the same dealer and the price has risen 50%. 42 lbs. of 6061 was $120.00. Here's what $120.00 of 6061T aluminum looks like

To top it off the price of gasoline rose $.40 in one day it went from $3.49 a gallon to $3.89 a gallon. Apparently due to a refinery fire in Ohio.

You are $2.00 a gallon cheaper than here on SOCAL. With prices going up anywhere from .05 to .10 every other day. Count your blessings. Lots of places by the freeway are $6.49 a gallon. For regular.


Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[DAM 79]

So this was delivered today and is going to make changing Chucks out on the Monarch much easier on my back !! I can’t wait to try it out

 

[pontiac428]

How much more does a chuck weigh than the jib crane? Do you need a gantry with a chainfall to install the hoist to install the chuck?

 

[Mill Lee farm]

Mitutoyo pin vises took up residence for the weekend….
Mitutoyo 985-143 4 PCS Pin Vise Set
Amazon crushed the box. Big deal? Guess not… but I like boxes… but… Amazon

However… whats going on with the strange black staining?!?



Something to do with the velcro piece…
Again disappointing for brand new…



And then I open them… not horrible, but despite the light coat of oil…. Yup thats rust…




I was resigning myself to be disappointed, clean, re-oil… and move on.

Then I started looking at the two smallest and they’re way off center. Cut all wonky!




I chucked a micro drill bit in and gave it a test… definitely off center and annoying…

They’re back on the UPS truck

I’ll try a replacement set but I’m not too hopeful.

The box looks genuine. I bought them from the ‘Miyuyoyo Store’ on amazon…
I know there are a ton of clones out there. I expected better from Mitutoyo though?