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?Is this sort of stuff of any real value? I only needed one but have several, most on tri-stands.
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From the sale last week: (I still don't have the truck unloaded.)
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It would have ended up in the scrap pile. -couldn't let that happen
What I'm planning on is bolting a hefty block of wood to the bottom so I will be able to clamp it in my wood workers vise, and then use it for holding round stock when cutting off with the portable hacksaw.
I've one metal vise and it's mounted on the left side of a workbench and I can't use it easily for cutting off stock.
Worked in the previous shop, plenty of area then.
The three wood working vises are all right side mounted.
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Had no idea these things existed, then again I haven't looked for any in a while. Adapters for increasing drive size except these are low profile with knurled bodies. Wanted some impact rated ones. I liked them so much I ordered a second set the same day I received the first set. Didn't care for the 1/2" to 3/4" adapter biut they come as a set & were only $8 for the set. Hope they hold up well, made in Taiwan.
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Nice little pipe vise , I have one identical to it . I use it often in the same manner as you . 
It would have ended up in the scrap pile. -couldn't let that happen
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Always wanted some 3M bristle discs. At $10+ea a disc I hesitated buying them a number of times & continued using scotchbrite roloc discs instead. Amazon to the rescue, got a box of 10 for $60. Still more than what I wanted to pay but it was much cheaper than eveyone else. Can't believe I waited so long to try these out!
Been wanting a PEX clamp cinch tool for a while. Didn't want to pay $60+ for one at the local big box stores but I needed one for my truck's steering rack boots. Again Amazon to the rescue, bought one of the most popular ones for $20. Made in China but I was really surprised how nice the tool is. Ratcheting type & came with a no-go gauge. Came properly preset too, worked great right out the box.
Been wanting a PEX clamp cinch tool for a while. Didn't want to pay $60+ for one at the local big box stores but I needed one for my truck's steering rack boots. Again Amazon to the rescue, bought one of the most popular ones for $20. Made in China but I was really surprised how nice the tool is. Ratcheting type & came with a no-go gauge. Came properly preset too, worked great right out the box.
The flea-market gods have smiled upon me.
Bought some toolsets for 50 euro (total):
1. Moore&Wright 150-1400mm inside micrometer set in like new condition. I believe only this set costs a pretty penny.
2. Unknown brand small diameter inside micrometer set. 50-400mm. Wooden case in rough condition and the set is really dirty but otherwise in good working order.
3. Vintage Carl Zeiss Jena 0-25mm indicating micrometer. The dial indicator part sticks a bit and needs cleaning. Otherwise in very good condition
4. A vintage dial indicator set. One of them is badly sticking. If it can be repaired then I will build a head tramming device with them.
5. A nice toolset wooden case. Except for the foam it is in excellent condition. Now I just have to find some more tools to put inside.
Bought some toolsets for 50 euro (total):
1. Moore&Wright 150-1400mm inside micrometer set in like new condition. I believe only this set costs a pretty penny.
2. Unknown brand small diameter inside micrometer set. 50-400mm. Wooden case in rough condition and the set is really dirty but otherwise in good working order.
3. Vintage Carl Zeiss Jena 0-25mm indicating micrometer. The dial indicator part sticks a bit and needs cleaning. Otherwise in very good condition
4. A vintage dial indicator set. One of them is badly sticking. If it can be repaired then I will build a head tramming device with them.
5. A nice toolset wooden case. Except for the foam it is in excellent condition. Now I just have to find some more tools to put inside.
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Some more Japanese tools & more Amazon International orders, this time from Germany & the UK.
I love OLFA products. Been looking for one of these for a while, they were discontinued. Not only did I find one, I found more than one & brand new. Model 68B in Japan & CS-2 in other countries. Extruded alumnium handle, double blade. Other blade is a saw. These were replaced by the CS-5 model.
Got me some LBD blades, these have twice the amount off break off sections than normal blades. Looks like these aren't sold in the US. I normally use the LBB black ultra sharp blades.
Also a new cutting mat (my first OLFA) & a 6 pack of the saw blades for cheap. These 2 I got in the US though, locally & on ebay.
I love OLFA products. Been looking for one of these for a while, they were discontinued. Not only did I find one, I found more than one & brand new. Model 68B in Japan & CS-2 in other countries. Extruded alumnium handle, double blade. Other blade is a saw. These were replaced by the CS-5 model.
Got me some LBD blades, these have twice the amount off break off sections than normal blades. Looks like these aren't sold in the US. I normally use the LBB black ultra sharp blades.
Also a new cutting mat (my first OLFA) & a 6 pack of the saw blades for cheap. These 2 I got in the US though, locally & on ebay.
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I use them mostly for automotive, on gasket surfaces. They're great for removing leftover gasket material with minimal metal removal. Scotchbrite discs work too but there are applications where you don't want the fibers to get into where they can be harmful. The bristle discs are also good for light deburring & removing oxidation.
Yes the bristles are very flexible. The bristles are impregnated with ceramic, that's the abrasive. The white ones are 120 grit, that's the finest I believe. Scotchbrite discs I mostly use the maroon but also brown. These are more abrasive than the white bristle discs. I haven't tried any of the coarser grit bristle discs though (and don't plan on it) so not sure how those would compare.
Yes the bristles are very flexible. The bristles are impregnated with ceramic, that's the abrasive. The white ones are 120 grit, that's the finest I believe. Scotchbrite discs I mostly use the maroon but also brown. These are more abrasive than the white bristle discs. I haven't tried any of the coarser grit bristle discs though (and don't plan on it) so not sure how those would compare.