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Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-29-2025, 10:12 AM
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Views: 197,147
Posted By cmccuist
I do have a bore scope. You are correct, there is...

I do have a bore scope. You are correct, there is significant fire cracking in the throat. The lands keep moving and I'm seeing a lot more jump than when new. If I try for 0.020" jump, the...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-29-2025, 05:39 AM
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Views: 197,147
Posted By cmccuist
My latest rig: Kelbly Atlas Action 1.250 x...

My latest rig:

Kelbly Atlas Action
1.250 x 20" Bartlein barrel
Timney trigger
MDT Oryx chassis


Chambered in 6mm Dasher. Should be good for <1/4" MOA.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 06-18-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,768
Posted By cmccuist
I got an Ender 3 Pro which is fine for what I'm...

I got an Ender 3 Pro which is fine for what I'm doing. Printed out brackets for my Aloris quick change tool post tooling. Thingiverse and Printables has 1000's of files to get you started.

Also,...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 06-16-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
There was a storage unit sale in the little town...

There was a storage unit sale in the little town of Santa Fe, TX. 90% trash, but I saw this old leather satchel. I looked inside and it seemed to have some old cameras. The lady said, "how about...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-20-2023, 03:18 PM
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Posted By cmccuist
The wife and I are way out in the woods of south...

The wife and I are way out in the woods of south Texas looking for this yard sale. She found these four Dallas Cowboy directors chairs. Paid $20 each for them. Come to find out one of the chairs...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-22-2023, 05:21 PM
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Posted By cmccuist
And the guy I bought if from was in the business!...

And the guy I bought if from was in the business! He said he left the pool cleaning service he was with and ended up with these two tubs. I was really surprised he didn't realize he had about $800...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-22-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
Yea. Not easy to lift. ...

Yea. Not easy to lift.

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Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-22-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
Somehow, chlorine has spiked lately. My pool guy...

Somehow, chlorine has spiked lately. My pool guy is telling me $250 for a 50 lbs tub. I found 2 - 100 lbs tubs of shock for $150! Needless to say i hurried over there before they changed their...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-11-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
And I checked the drive size. It really is...

And I checked the drive size. It really is 9/32"! Where can you even find sockets that fit that? I guess it's just for the collector.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-11-2023, 09:39 AM
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Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
Went to an "inside the house" yard sale this...

Went to an "inside the house" yard sale this morning in Angleton, TX. Did I find the Holy Grail of Snap On ratchets? I gathered up a pile of tools, including a Victor rosebud, a Proto 1/4" breaker, a...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 11-19-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
The jaws hold the two ends of the blade in place....

The jaws hold the two ends of the blade in place. Then you push down the big lever. The jaws are spring loaded and push the ends of the blade together while applying a current. There is a cut off...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 11-19-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
So here’s a strange one. I saw this DoAll bandsaw...

So here’s a strange one. I saw this DoAll bandsaw blade welder on Facebook marketplace for $75. Anytime you see DoAll, it’s typically four figures. So I bought it even though I don’t have any use for...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-08-2022, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,230
Posted By cmccuist
They just write a good review or they want get to...

They just write a good review or they want get to go to parties? That sounds like some car magazines and electronics magazines.

Can’t trust anybody these days.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-05-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,799
Posted By cmccuist
In the fall, all the mowers usually go on sale as...

In the fall, all the mowers usually go on sale as the winter is slow for cutting. So if you can wait a month or so, you may get a good deal on a new one.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-04-2022, 12:08 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,799
Posted By cmccuist
I just bought a Scag Liberty Z with only 40 hours...

I just bought a Scag Liberty Z with only 40 hours on the clock. 48” deck, Kawasaki plant, 2800 trannys, mulching system thrown in. Still under warranty. Paid $4,000. That’ll do fine for my small...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 07-24-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
Pic of the Ridgid pipe wrenches ...

Pic of the Ridgid pipe wrenches

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Forum: Off Topic Discussions 07-24-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
Couple of pickups from the weekend: ...

Couple of pickups from the weekend:

Craftsman 1 HP block grinder - $50
Fluke 787 multimeter - $10
Dewalt drill and two impacts - $10 each
Ridgid 2’ and 3’ aluminum pipe wrenches - $10 each
...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 06-24-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
I'm recently retired, so always on the lookout...

I'm recently retired, so always on the lookout for machinist tools. I have a Wells Index mill and a Monarch 10ee lathe. The mill came with a 6" Kurt and swivel base. The Monarch has an import...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 06-24-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
Went to an all-timer estate sale in the little...

Went to an all-timer estate sale in the little town of West Columbia, TX. Ended up with the following:

Kurt 688 machinist vise - $60
Darex Drill Bit Sharpener - $50
Aloris BXA tool post and 7...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 06-24-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
Well done Michael! You'll pass that down to your...

Well done Michael! You'll pass that down to your son or daughter. I see a nice Kennedy triple combo as well. Quality all over the place.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 05-24-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By cmccuist
Motorola Radio Forum

I was at an estate sale (fancy yard sale), and this old retired electrician had 5 Motorola radios, chargers, microphones, extra batteries etc. I bought the lot for $400.

Then, I posted one radio...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 05-06-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
I picked up this pool cue at a yard sale for $35....

I picked up this pool cue at a yard sale for $35. It’s a Cuetec Spuer Slim Carbon Composit - whatever that means. Came with a case and some tools. Just sold it at auction on eBay for $365....
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 04-27-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
I got tired of vacuuming out the pool so I bought...

I got tired of vacuuming out the pool so I bought a Dolphin pool cleaning robot. It's awesome! But it didn't have a cart. So I saw another one on Craigslist for $100 that had a cart (Dolphin...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 03-04-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
I saw this vise on FBMP and jumped on it. It...

I saw this vise on FBMP and jumped on it. It looked like a Wilton and according to the guy over on Garage Journal, it is a Wilton Tradesman. It isn't worth as much as the Wilton machinist vises....
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 02-25-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 318,724
Posted By cmccuist
Yea, that was an all-timer. The top box is a...

Yea, that was an all-timer. The top box is a KR537D. The side cabinet is not so common. Three of the drawers on the bottom box were locked. When I got them open there were a lot of Craftsman, SK,...
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