[R-390] OT

[Gene Beckwith]

Jim,

You are absolutely right...!!  For the most part the better stuff seems to be
made in Taiwan...

Have a HF store nearby...if one picks and chooses with a bit of
knowledge...there are great deals allowing one to add to the 'arsenal' of tools
at the electronics repair and fabrication bench...

Currently considering metal lathe...watch for the sales...have some good
testimonials re the performance of these machines, and their milling
machines....

I'm going to go for it and see what happens...took course in metal lathe this
past winter...machined heavy duty dial skirts for R-390A St. Juliens Blue
Striper...did it on a lathe...and it is GREAT....also check web and go to
minilathe.com...use google...it might be mini lathe.com...two words maybe...but
u can find it....this will lead to lots of sites and discussion of not only the
famous "Mini Lathe"...sold by several outfits...esp Harbor Freight as the most
cost effective....but other web site discussions of how to tune and use....

Harbor F seems to be the most cost effective...and for custom parts manufacture
for out big pets...it's a whole new world of capability to help
maintain...bushing, shaft clamps, extension shafts, to name a few...There are
three sizes of lathes...choose the largest one u can afford ...if u decide to
get into this level of working on the ST. Juliens and others....u can do small
on big, but not big on small...

Take a look..but watch out...you might get caught up in a whole new aspect of
our hobby...!!  It just gets better and better...!!

73,

Gene

W8KXR

"Radio Warwick"

Jim Brannigan wrote:

> >From the Collins list:
>
> I have been ordering from Harbor Freight for a while (a delivery came in
> today, garden hose, magnifying lamp, diamond honing blocks).  Keep an eye on
> the catalog deals.
> Made in China cheap tools, $ wise, but good "homeowner" quality.  Also great
> deals on refurbished, full warranty Makita, Milwaukee.......tools.
> $5.95 handling charge and frequent "free" shipping deals.
>
> In the land of 8 1/2 % sales tax, the one eyed internet screen is king.
> Jim
>
> > Hi Sandy and the List,
> > Went to the Harbor Freight here in Amarillo and they had plenty of the
> 7-Function Gen Tech meters available at $3.99.  I said I had heard the price
> was $2.99.  They answered, Yes, that is the "Online" priceand if you bring
> in a copy of the add we will sell it to you at that price.  So, anyone
> planning to get any of those DVM's should go to www.harborfreight.com then
> navigate to "Elictrical" where you will find the add for the lmeters.  It is
> a one page copy.  Saves you a buck on each one.  I only bought five - for
> son and grandsons.  Thanks Sandy.
> > 73,
> > Joe
> > kd5wj@sbcglobal.net
>
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