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ChrisH29/03/2017 22:51:18
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i would go on all that has been listed so far, starting with the 4 jaw independent chuck, the DTI and the 0-1" (or 0-25mm) micrometer - they are a 'must'.  The 4 jaw is my chuck of choice every time.

If you have the space and money, a tool high on my list is the metal cutting bandsaw. I have a small one that fits under the bench but can still cut as per the usual 6x4's. Unless you really like hacksawing and are very good at it, meaning quick and able to cut straight every time, no wandering off line, the bandsaw is worth it''s weight in gold - certainly has been in my shed! Be lost without it now!

Chris

 

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Curtis Rutter30/03/2017 08:28:33
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Do you have a link to your band saw?

Ady130/03/2017 09:29:31
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A tailstock chuck, a 4-jaw, a DTI and a micrometer

3 of the 4 can be had for about a tenner from a well known site to get you going

Tractor man30/03/2017 09:30:34
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My wife would like me to pose the question "when do you stop buying" lol
As previous posters have mentioned- buy it when you need it. Otherwise you'll end up like me with shelves full of stuff you may never use.
Ady130/03/2017 09:32:16
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....but it might come in USEFUL.... darling

Ady130/03/2017 09:36:37
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Even the 250KG steel safe left in the garage at move-in time now has a use, both as a welding table and for fitting a tough work vice for bending/hammering stuff

ega30/03/2017 11:02:30
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Ady1:

I envy you that; but did you *buy* it?

mechman4830/03/2017 11:44:20
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Posted by David Standing 1 on 29/03/2017 22:37:01:
Posted by duncan webster on 29/03/2017 19:46:51:

If you want to work to thous, don't rely on digi calipers, buy a micrometer

Or just get some decent digital calipers wink 2.

​Don't disagree; I have a Mitutoyo 0-25mm mic, Mitutoyo 0- 200mm digi Caliper along with metric / imp. mics. 'acquired' / bought over the years which I use for final readings. My 'general readings' digi callipers are what I would call decent... bought from DRO... 3" & 4" ... & both maintain consistent readings... usual disc 'r... thumbs up

http://www.machine-dro.co.uk/

​George.

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