I've needed some setup blocks for a while now. I borrowed one from a buddy, but I really wanted one of my own, so when this one popped up on eBay, I stuck it in my watch list. Seller came back with an offer I couldn't refuse. Heck, I couldn't buy the steel for what he was asking. After tax and shipping it was 25 bucks. This is what showed up at my door:
Yes, those are mug dauber nests in the holes. Rust was minimal, but it was looking sad.
A bit of WD-40, a fresh stone and some elbow grease revealed the fine steel underneath. There's still a bit of discoloration, but the surfaces are smooth as glass, and I can't measure any variation in the surface anywhere. Everything is square, and the holes, while a bit tight all thread nicely.
Yes, those are mug dauber nests in the holes. Rust was minimal, but it was looking sad.
A bit of WD-40, a fresh stone and some elbow grease revealed the fine steel underneath. There's still a bit of discoloration, but the surfaces are smooth as glass, and I can't measure any variation in the surface anywhere. Everything is square, and the holes, while a bit tight all thread nicely.
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts