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huge43 t1_j91xfdc wrote
Reply to comment by MrR-YGuy in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
Same here, but I have a beard so I only shave my neck + cheek area. But my hair grows fast so I shave 2-3 times a week. I've been using the same shitty disposable razor for over a year probably.
huge43 t1_j91x3t7 wrote
VisualKeiKei t1_j91x3ah wrote
Reply to "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
As someone who has a retired $20k+ box full of Etalon, Tesa, Compac, and Interapid Swiss tools among other machining and metrology tools that are BIFL, I would want this awesome restored set with display rack instead.
GanderAtMyGoose t1_j91ubgv wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Ahh got it, makes sense!
MrR-YGuy t1_j91u4c5 wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
I don’t have much to shave and I just go to the dollar store and buy a 10 packs of razors for $4. My hair also doesn’t grow back that quickly so it can last me more than 2 months sometimes. That’s only about $24/year.
ExHempKnight OP t1_j91tim3 wrote
Reply to comment by GanderAtMyGoose in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Those are micrometer standards. They are used to calibrate the mics, to ensure accurate readings. Each mic has a corresponding standard... The 3" standard calibrates the 3-4" mic, and so on (the 0-1" mic calibrates on 0, so it doesn't have/need a standard) The plastic sleeves on each rod are to insulate them from the heat of your hand, which can throw off the calibration.
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ExHempKnight OP t1_j91sxsw wrote
Reply to comment by CR123CR123CR in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Thank you! I need to bring the standards to an instrument calibration place, and have them checked. I'm sure they're fine for my little hobby shop, but I'm kinda particular about that stuff.
bi_polar2bear OP t1_j91sxo6 wrote
Reply to comment by jwatt38 in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
The reason I got the Hensen was because it has the correct angle. Grated, I didn't research other options, which I normally do, because the recommendation came from an engineer YouTube host who used it for over a month. If engineers recommend something, it's usually a solid recommendation, plus the dude rarely recommends products.
CR123CR123CR t1_j91s8d1 wrote
Reply to "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Original calibration gauges below as well? Those are very pretty tools
GanderAtMyGoose t1_j91rfic wrote
Reply to "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
What are the things stored at the bottom of the stand?
jwatt38 t1_j91r8vs wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
Safety razors for the win. I bought my handle nearly a decade ago from a local beauty supply store and paid maybe $5, $10, whatever, the blades are so cheap I literally don’t even consider it a cost when I have to buy some, which is almost never because I do the beard thing. But when I do shave, it’s a far better shave with nearly zero irritation. What little irritation I do get is most likely poor shaving technique on my part. I bought a cheap brush too and it’s lasted just as long. It may be a boars hair but I doubt it. Shaving soaps last a good long time too and are pretty cheap like the blades. It’s both frugal and BIFL.
healing-souls t1_j91qpku wrote
Reply to comment by 5spd4wd in Are Corelle dishes/plates/bowls produced recently safe ? by thehumanbeing_
I'm not the OP
rwrwrw44 t1_j91qmeo wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
This is so true, my initial spend was $70ish on the Mekur 38 and 100 Astra blades. That was 6 or 7 years ago. Just down to the last 20 blades. And the best shave every time!
ExHempKnight OP t1_j91qkn2 wrote
Reply to comment by FLTDI in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Thanks! The set goes from 0-1" to 11-12", in one-inch increments. I've actually almost got a full set to 24", just don't have the stands for the larger ones. Hopefully one day...
rustyrhinohorn t1_j91qaej wrote
Reply to comment by SizzlingSpit in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
What type of alcohol do you recommend?
ExHempKnight OP t1_j91q8uy wrote
Reply to comment by Zestyclose_Plenty_49 in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Thanks a lot! I'm just a basement-shop hobbyist... So I appreciate the compliment from someone who does machine work professionally.
The only thing I'm unable to do with these is properly lap the spindle and anvil faces. If I could do that, they'd be as good as, if not better than, new. But for my purposes, they work great as-is.
FLTDI t1_j91pxbm wrote
Reply to "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
What are the jaw sizes? Those are amazing
Zestyclose_Plenty_49 t1_j91p7xj wrote
Reply to "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
I work in CNC and my god this is beautiful
autoposting_system t1_j91ohcc wrote
Reply to comment by SizzlingSpit in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
I've always just kept them extremely dry and that's worked for me.
Thanks, I'll try this
ExHempKnight OP t1_j91ngk0 wrote
Reply to comment by Dominick555 in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
All the hardware for the stand is original, as far as I know. The wood slats are new, as the stand arrived to me in pretty sad shape. I stripped and repainted the cast iron frames, and polished the nameplate. The rubber bumpers between each mic were dried out and painted over, so I replaced them with pieces of rubber fuel hose.
ExHempKnight OP t1_j91mxfw wrote
Dominick555 t1_j91mtow wrote
SizzlingSpit t1_j91lpyp wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
If you keep the blades in high percent alcohol they will keep even longer. The blades edge rusts from the water and deteriorate quickly.
stupidredditacc6754 t1_j91xjxg wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
do not use a razor blade for more than like 6 shaved