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Thread: todays tools gloat
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11th Jan 2020, 09:01 PM #2296Most Valued Member
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Something weird happened tonight. I attended a friend of a friend's 60th birthday and came home with a free machinists level.
I was sitting in the backyard enjoying small talk when i noticed what appeared to be a precision machinists level of some sorts sitting in the garden as an "ornament"
I told him what it was and what it did and he picked it up and gave it to me.
It was funny because he had no idea what it did. The rotating sleeve was turned over to protect the vial, hiding any hint of what it was.
When he picked it up, water drained out of it!
All looks intact except the small vial at one end which is damaged.
It's a 12" J rabone & sons.
I'll give it a clean and compare it to my starrett 98 to see what sensitivity it is.
Probably around 1 thou per 12"
Simon
Sent from my SM-G970F using TapatalkGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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11th Jan 2020, 09:10 PM #2297Most Valued Member
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Simon.
Lucky you. Sad to see something like that in that condition but at least it appears to be salvageable.
Good one.
peter
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11th Jan 2020, 09:37 PM #2298
Hi Simon, Guys,
A strip down and into the citric acid bath for a couple of days ! Don't get acid on the brass parts though.Best Regards:
Baron J.
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11th Jan 2020, 11:53 PM #2299Most Valued Member
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Simon, you're supposed to GIVE the present, not receive one, unless it's your birthday!!!
You're a very lucky man, hopefully it'll be fully restored to its former glory?
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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12th Jan 2020, 11:15 AM #2300
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12th Jan 2020, 12:50 PM #2301Most Valued Member
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I actually felt a bit uncomfortable but that feeling has since passed.
Simon
Sent from my SM-G970F using TapatalkGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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12th Jan 2020, 09:12 PM #2302Senior Member
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Finally found one:
Pedestal model, table looks good, runs well... while I have rather enjoyed the Workmax I'm quite keen to waddle it out of it's home in the workshop and waddle this one into it's place.
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12th Jan 2020, 10:32 PM #2303Most Valued Member
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13th Jan 2020, 03:07 PM #2304Most Valued Member
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Got any more pics JC?
Sent from my SM-G970F using TapatalkGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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13th Jan 2020, 03:18 PM #2305Senior Member
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While some of the drill presses I currently have waiting for resto (school starts soon, it'll be on for young and old then) certainly look like they spent their life in the garden, this one actually seems pretty well oiled and kept. Makes for a nice chance haha.
I'll be getting some more later in the week. Before I spend any more time cleaning up the shed and making a path to swap the drills over I am trying to find a local sparkie who will replace the power switch with a more modern safety one, since this drill ought to meet my needs indefinitely.
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6th Feb 2020, 03:43 PM #2306
Mate said I could have this some time ago but as he had ventured into Model engine making I said keep it. Well he sold his lathe recently and my daughter & SiL brought it and a tap n die up from him.
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6th Feb 2020, 07:27 PM #2307
Hi Ray,
Nice score ! Pity about the chipped end on that 3/4" UNF tap. Chop the end off with an abrasive disc and grind it flat. It should make it usable. The callipers are nice as well. Complete with pouch, lucky you.Last edited by BaronJ; 6th Feb 2020 at 10:56 PM. Reason: Spelling Correction
Best Regards:
Baron J.
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6th Feb 2020, 08:39 PM #2308Philomath in training
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6th Feb 2020, 10:47 PM #2309Senior Member
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It looks like UNF to me.
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8th Feb 2020, 09:58 AM #2310