Welding OP
Plastic
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- Nov 8, 2006
- Location
- Brunswick, ME
Any recommendations for good Christmas presents for machinists? This year I would like to get my father something that he would really enjoy but I don't know what that might be.
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OT Christmas Presents for Machinists?
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L Vanice
Diamond
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- Feb 8, 2006
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
As we get older, vision aids become more useful. A classic for old machinists is the Starrett all-steel hammer No. 815 with the magnifying lens built in the head. They claim the first one was made as a gift for Mr. Starrett in his old age. List is $55, and they can be personalized, too.
A big stereo microscope on a boom stand would probably be welcome if your budget allows. A good ring lamp to go with it is very helpful.
Larry
A big stereo microscope on a boom stand would probably be welcome if your budget allows. A good ring lamp to go with it is very helpful.
Larry
bcstractor
Titanium
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- Apr 25, 2004
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- Monument CO USA
That's pretty funny on the microscope. We have one at work and I just managed to snag an Olympus VMZ zoom on the Bay. Next day I found a ring lite cheap.
Wouldn't be without it now. You really cannot sharpen tools without one. A wonderful luxury tool.
Chris P
Wouldn't be without it now. You really cannot sharpen tools without one. A wonderful luxury tool.
Chris P
Jon Bohlander
Stainless
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- Apr 22, 2003
- Location
- Topeka KS
Whats your budget?
Couple idea in the $100-150 range:
Noga mag base
Noga deburring ser
$50:
tap sockets
Gear wrench die stock
Couple idea in the $100-150 range:
Noga mag base
Noga deburring ser
$50:
tap sockets
Gear wrench die stock
I'm not real old but one of my favorite shop things is the anti-fatigue mat in front of my lathe. It's black with yellow side bands. It was from Traver's tool but I forget the brand. The price was also one of the lowest but the mat has been very good. Under $50 for the 3' x 5' size.
Also around $50 are imported versions of the Luxo magnifier / circular fluorescent lamps. Luxo is in the $200 plus range but lasts forever. This can end up being used constantly.
Den
Also around $50 are imported versions of the Luxo magnifier / circular fluorescent lamps. Luxo is in the $200 plus range but lasts forever. This can end up being used constantly.
Den
Pazuzu71
Hot Rolled
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- Dec 16, 2001
- Location
- Live Oak, Texas
Get him the "Bull Of The Woods" books.
They're fun reading for all Machinists.
You can order them from Lee Valley Tools, completely safe & fast shipping, I did.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=46711&cat=1,46096,46100
They're fun reading for all Machinists.
You can order them from Lee Valley Tools, completely safe & fast shipping, I did.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=46711&cat=1,46096,46100
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