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Title: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Tennessee Whiskey on December 26, 2018, 07:43:38 PM
Usually we like minded shop and modeling types use “the season” to acquire some new goodies for the ol’ shid. Let’s see what was in y’alls stocking. Here’s mine:

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s658/tennesseewhiskey1/Mobile%20Uploads/7C7596A6-57CB-400B-9E0C-6C5EBFA1E449_zpsftcdndgc.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/tennesseewhiskey1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7C7596A6-57CB-400B-9E0C-6C5EBFA1E449_zpsftcdndgc.jpg.html).

Whiskey
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: crueby on December 26, 2018, 07:50:58 PM
Nothing that big here, you must have really big stockings! Did get a couple of new sets of carbide carving burs for the sculpture work, also a co-ax dial indicator for the mill.   :)
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Jasonb on December 26, 2018, 07:55:03 PM
New Dremel for me as the speed control had gone on the old one. 0.2 -13mm keyless chuck for the lathe as old cheapie was not gripping so well, couple of Tome files and a pair of 15-30-60 blocks
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Jo on December 26, 2018, 08:03:14 PM
I normally get a couple more sets of castings  ::)

But this year all I found on the dining room table was some shredded wrapping paper. I am sure that earlier in the morning I had heard something in the dining room and I thought it might be Santa so thought better of going to check but later Surus refused to come out of the casting cupboard as he was busy ... so I am beginning to wonder if he got to the castings before me :noidea:

Jo
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: crueby on December 26, 2018, 08:19:46 PM
I normally get a couple more sets of castings  ::)

But this year all I found on the dining room table was some shredded wrapping paper. I am sure that earlier in the morning I had heard something in the dining room and I thought it might be Santa so thought better of going to check but later Surus refused to come out of the casting cupboard as he was busy ... so I am beginning to wonder if he got to the castings before me :noidea:

Jo
He may have been digging a new passageway from your casting cupboard to his casting warehouse...
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: simplyloco on December 26, 2018, 08:25:42 PM
More gin... :cheers:
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: b.lindsey on December 26, 2018, 09:54:22 PM
Well hope you can find out what Surus got at least Jo.  :???:

Bill
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Ye-Ole Steam Dude on December 26, 2018, 11:26:37 PM
Hello Everyone,

I was a good boy this year and Santa rewarded me with a new Jet wood lathe w/ stand, Rikon 8" low speed grinder, a complete Oneway Wolverine Tool sharpening system and 8 new tools. I will be able to turn some Beams, Columns and Post that will go on several of my next Steam Engine projects.

Have a great day,
Thomas
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Jo on December 27, 2018, 08:49:08 AM
Well hope you can find out what Surus got at least Jo.  :???:

He tells me he needs some drawings sorting out for a Wall C-601 and a C-602 but he is being a bit cagy about why, so I remain hopeful :noidea: Maybe I should mention to him it is Thursday today  ;)

Jo
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Bluechip on December 27, 2018, 12:42:57 PM
Nuffink ....   ;D

Always the best way IMO     :ThumbsUp:

Dave

Well, not quite nothing. Was given a t-shirt with

'NEVER UNDERESTIMATE AN OLD MAN WITH A SUBARU'

printed on it .....  :headscratch:

Unfortunately t'internet does not seem able to locate one with a

'NEVER UNDERESTIMATE AN OLD BAT WITH A RENAULT'

logo so I'm unable to return the favour ....  :LittleDevil:



 

Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Twizseven on December 27, 2018, 01:10:39 PM
Toolwise nothing  :ThumbsDown:  But my business did invest in a PRUSA 3D printer. :ThumbsUp:

Colin
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Stuart on December 27, 2018, 02:20:36 PM
For me sen nowt

Although my current account did not receive any gifts only a big hole in it ,ahh well not to worry soon be pension pay day so all will be returned

I say nowt for me that is a bit wrong I request all the people that may buy me a present to make a donation to a cancer charity of their choice

Have a good and prosperous new year and may it be a healthy one to you and your family’s


Stuart  :old:
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: steamer on December 27, 2018, 03:21:19 PM
Two great big halogen lights for the Clausing mill!     I'm waiting on the hard ware and electrical to mount them...but that's in transit.



Dave
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Jim Nic on December 27, 2018, 03:57:57 PM
Santa brung me the most useful workshop accessory I've been given all year.   ;)

Jim
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: steamer on December 27, 2018, 04:00:00 PM
Santa brung me the most useful workshop accessory I've been given all year.   ;)

Jim

Yeah  Home shop guys spend good money on M and M's !    You'll make a fortune! 8)

.........i'm kidding

Dave
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: b.lindsey on December 27, 2018, 05:34:23 PM
I love that Jim.

Bill
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: mklotz on December 27, 2018, 05:53:48 PM
And this to accompany your M&M dispenser...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpdHThIBh2A
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: crueby on December 27, 2018, 05:57:02 PM
And this to accompany your M&M dispenser...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpdHThIBh2A


Mmmmmmmm..... Cookieeeee!
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: wirralcnc on December 27, 2018, 06:33:49 PM
Santa bought me tickets for the London model engineering show. will be there Saturday. I did treat myself to a stuart Williamson casting set.
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Kim on December 27, 2018, 06:52:28 PM
Santa brought me a new Vise for Christmas!
(http://listerengine.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10008/WiltonVise-1-DSC_5163.jpg)

I had to go out and purchase some mounting hardware for this one :)  That's today's project - getting the new vise mounted on my bench.  I removed the old one yesterday.  Here they are together, the new big boy on the block, and the baby he's replacing:
(http://listerengine.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10008/WiltonVise-2-DSC_5170.jpg)

I've had that little one since I was 15 years old.  My Grandpa gave it to me.  May not be the best vise in the world, but it has lasted me through a LOT of projects over the years!

Regardless, I'm excited to be getting a real vise!  ;D

Kim
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: crueby on December 27, 2018, 07:34:10 PM
Kim, keep the old vise for old parts (  :thinking: ) but that new one is a beaut!
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Tennessee Whiskey on December 27, 2018, 08:00:26 PM
Great replies from everybody. I do have to single Kim out though, cause I have a thing for vices, guess  I gotta a lot of them  :lolb: :lolb:. That Wilton is a beauty  :ThumbsUp:. Now you have a new shop project,cause you gotta have some ali, copper ( way cool)  or both soft jaws  :stir: :stickpoke:.

Whiskey
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Tin Falcon on December 28, 2018, 12:43:54 AM
A bond tech extruder for the Utimate maker printer
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Dave Otto on December 28, 2018, 01:18:10 AM
Beautiful grinder Eric!
Are you planning on grinding lathe tools? I have mine set up with a silicon carbide (green wheel) for carbide, and an aluminum oxide (white wheel) for grinding HSS.
The Glendo tool rests are also a nice addition. https://accu-finish.com/product-category/rough
I'm not sure if they still make them though.

 :cheers:
Dave

 
Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: fumopuc on December 28, 2018, 01:19:36 PM
Santa was late this year in this corner of the globe, but finally he has found the right door.


Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: b.lindsey on December 28, 2018, 01:44:42 PM
This was a bit of an early Christmas present for the Foredom part of the workbench (see photo). But since it alread has a high intensity light inside it, I ordered a separate short hanger stand and base and will relocate the swing down LED task light from the Foredom area to between the Cowells and Unimat lathes. That way I can swing it over either lathe as needed. The new hanger post and base should be in today on the big brown truck. You can see the jist of what i mean in the second photo.

Bill

Title: Re: Whut did Santa bring?
Post by: Tennessee Whiskey on December 28, 2018, 06:34:02 PM
Seems like old Santa did good. Thanks for looking in Dave O. Yeah for lathe tools, drill bits, and shaper tools ( just gotta find a shaper  :lolb:). I have a import tool grinder with the green wheels what for carbide, but, I vary rarely use it. Been wanting to get a diamond wheel for it for grinding scraper blades. I need to put it on a stand also. Looks like they still sell the grinder attachment  :thinking:

Cletus
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