What Did You Buy Today?

[rwdenney]

I needed a box that I can put next to the lathe for bits, tools, and miscellaneous stuff. Got a good deal on this:



It may be too tall for the spot I envisioned, but I have a slightly shorter Kennedy 520 box that I have not yet put into service that will work, and this one can go on the clock bench where I had put the Kennedy. Or something like that. I have yet to discover the limit of the tool box need, though finding a place for all of them isn't one of the lighter matters.

Rick "still pondering a stand-up shelf for behind the lathe" Denney

 

[erikmannie]

Auction Sniper deal on eBay. There were no bids for the entire listing, & then my snipe came in 5 seconds before the listing ended. Auction sniper charges 50 cents for this service.



This will be used on a Victor 300 Series torch to gas weld 1/16” to 1/8” thick steel.

 

[mickri]

Buy probably isn't the right term here. I do all of my own canvas and sail repair on my sailboat. My grandmother's ancient straight stitch Singer works for most stuff. It dates to the pre WWII. But for some stuff you need a zig zag machine. Back in the day these old Pfaff 130's were the go to portable zig zag machine to get for sail and canvas repair if you could find one at a decent price. Haven't been made since the 1950's and still command a hefty price if it is in good condition.

So I see an add on CL for one where the guy is asking $100 for a Pfaff 130 along with some old treadle sewing machine bases. I didn't want the bases. Just the Pfaff 130. Call the guy up and in our conversation he wants to know what I want to do with the machine. I tell that I am going to put it back into working condition and use to repair sails and canvas on my sailboat. He tells me he will give me the machine for free.

Picked it up today. It is dirty and gummed up. But it is all original with no apparent broken parts. Even the paint looks decent under all of the dirt. Another project added to the never ending list. This project goes to the top of the list because I need it to do some work on one of my sails.

 

[IamNotImportant]

Just part of the stuff that i bought today
i have made a request for repair and calibration

Same with the Mit

got these stones

These Mics
Had to adjust them.. they are right on now.. the counter and the electronics don't work but the rest of em is good to go!

These pamphlets

a whole bunch of endmills


Tools for the lathe

these tap holders and the V-Block


this combo stuff (that's not all of it)

And another Kennedy tool box and a vintage Craftsman Machinist Tool Box as well.. there is more, it just happens to be sitting in some evaporust right now.. will clean them up in the morning..

 

[mattthemuppet2]

the digit counter on that digimike might not be working because it's not in mesh with the spindle. You can take the cover off of the counter, undo a screw and gently push the counter up towards the spindle until the gear on it meshes. That's also how you zero it with the mic fully at zero.

 

[IamNotImportant]

the digit counter on that digimike might not be working because it's not in mesh with the spindle. You can take the cover off of the counter, undo a screw and gently push the counter up towards the spindle until the gear on it meshes. That's also how you zero it with the mic fully at zero.

thank you Matt, will look at that sir

 

[IamNotImportant]

the digit counter on that digimike might not be working because it's not in mesh with the spindle. You can take the cover off of the counter, undo a screw and gently push the counter up towards the spindle until the gear on it meshes. That's also how you zero it with the mic fully at zero.

took the cover off.. LOL.. it's missing! the windows for the numbers are fogged up.. why i couldn't tell.. but it is gone

 

[mattthemuppet2]

oh bum, that sucks. Certainly will explain why it doesn't work though...

 

[mickri]

Follow up on my Pfaff 130. Found a manual online and downloaded it. Took a damp rag and wiped most of the dirt off. Then generously oiled all of the spots the manual said to oil. Carefully tried moving things and things started to free up. The motor even worked briefly. Needs a new belt. Prices all over the map for a belt. $5 to over $50. Probably needs a new foot control too. Still have some things to work on. Doesn't look like it will take much work to get it in working condition.

 

[Aaron David]

Not todays purchase, but I did find some appropriate legs for my 6" shaper:

Here is one pair in front of the makeshift table that it is currently on. The plan is too have the sides of 3/4" ply to help with shear, while the top is going to be a pair of 2x12's sistered together for a table. Should be plenty stout, and it will all sit on a WEN roll-around so I can make the most of my small shop.

I did, however, order the the butcher block counter that I am going to use for my new (to me) lathe. That is going to sit on the legs and center drawer section of an old tanker desk I just disassembled. So, things are moving right along!