What Did You Buy Today?

[FOMOGO]

I bought the Vevor 400 inlb Chinese version for a $134+ free shipping, and installed it on the Z axis of my BP. It looks identical to the Align, and works great. No issues with the rapid sticking. Mike

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I have that exact same brand on my x-, y- and z- axes. Be advised that the rapid feed button can get stuck in the down (i.e. activated) position! This may be because I often use cutting fluid (dark thread cutting oil). After this happened to me a couple of times, I have a rule to *never use the rapid feed buttons*. When I want to feed rapid, I just turn the pot up all the way.

Other than that, they are spectacular. They are very durable, & the range of speeds is what you would want.

 

[erikmannie]

Update on my communications with one of the sellers on eBay they sent me a counterfeit cutting tip:

I said this:



His response:



His next message says “F&$@ing terd”, but spelled out.

I left negative feedback for both sellers, & reported both to eBay for selling counterfeit items. The other seller sent me this response after I did that:

“All of our listings are acquired from unclaimed freight auctions. Therefore, we cannot be sure they are 100% new or if it is missing parts and pieces , We do not test them and do not have any technical knowledge of the items . eBay is aware of what we sell so thank you .”

I can only imagine how horrified they must be to find out that there are counterfeit items in their inventory! Not.

 

[NCjeeper]

Looks like you upset the scammers apple cart.

 

[erikmannie]

Looks like you upset the scammers apple cart.

And these will remain in their feedback forever:

 

[rwdenney]

In the wristwatch world, where counterfeits are rife, there is a saying: buy the seller.

Yes, I bought a counterfeit Mitutoyo vernier caliper, and was told to keep it after the refund. It’s accurate enough so I keep it at in the house for occasional use. But they made it accurate by bending parts, which was easy to see in the metal.

Rick “verify then trust” Denney

 

[erikmannie]

I was watching the item below, and the Seller sent me an offer for 25% off. Today one of my customers gave me a $50 Christmas bonus, so I bought this (hopefully genuine) Victor welding nozzle:



This is for gas welding 3/64” to 3/32” (.047” to .094”) thick steel. The project that I am working on now has a large number of 3/32” joints.

I will use this on a 300 Series combination torch (I have a 315FC+), which I consider to be a large torch.

 

[rwdenney]

I was concerned about the damage to clothing, and bought this on Amazon. $38.



It’s heavy suede leather lined with some cheapie fabric on the backside. Strap and clasp works well. Very inexpensive for the quality.

Rick “wife wanted one after seeing mine” Denney

 

[erikmannie]

I received another counterfeit Victor tip from an eBay seller today. I bought six tips from six different sellers, & exactly 50% of them were counterfeits.





… and all 3 Sellers have this noted in their feedback, as well as reported to eBay.

 

[NCjeeper]

Interesting that it says "Victor style" printed on it.

 

[erikmannie]

Interesting that it says "Victor style" printed on it.

I thought that was interesting, too. The genuine Victor cutting tips also have that printed on it. To be Victor brand is one thing, & to be for a Victor style cutting torch is a second data point.