01-17-2020, 10:05 AM
Score!
I have been using the old (1947 model) South Bend at school while I mentor my son's FIRST robotics team. It has a dial indicator on it, and while I always considered that a "maybe someday" upgrade, it was never high on my priority list. Well, I've discovered just how useful it is for making identical length parts, and decided to get one. Since I work pretty closely with real machinists, I asked around to see if anyone had one they'd like to sell. Head of the toolroom walked up and handed me this:
Wouldn't take a dime for it, claiming he hadn't used it in many years. I'll make him a pen or bottle opener as thanks.
I have been using the old (1947 model) South Bend at school while I mentor my son's FIRST robotics team. It has a dial indicator on it, and while I always considered that a "maybe someday" upgrade, it was never high on my priority list. Well, I've discovered just how useful it is for making identical length parts, and decided to get one. Since I work pretty closely with real machinists, I asked around to see if anyone had one they'd like to sell. Head of the toolroom walked up and handed me this:
Wouldn't take a dime for it, claiming he hadn't used it in many years. I'll make him a pen or bottle opener as thanks.
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts