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Yes I just wondered if there was a version that could handle more neglect and if I should be looking for a certain brand or material that is more robust/durable so that it lasts longer.

Wow, congratulations to him! That sounds like a dream come true Norman!

ok thanks guys, I'll look into micrometers rather than calipers. I've read that you are supposed to wipe micrometers with a cloth before you put it away to remove the oil, water and dust? Is this true and if so, are there any that are more resilient?

Hi Norman! A 16 day trip to Portugal, the Azores, Tenerife and then across to mainland Spain? - I'd much rather be busy planning that this weekend! There are a few videos out there for making lathe tool height gauges: I like making arty metal gifts too. I've made a few pieces of jewelry and...

What are you making at the moment? I've seen a lathe tool height setter that I'm going to make this weekend A nice small project for tomorrow :)

Thanks for letting me know! I've also been advised to look for IP67 which means it can be submerged in 1m of water for 30 minutes. I would have thought that they would all have this? Or does this rating refer to their measuring performance rather than corrosion resistance?

I can't really afford a Mitutoyo or Mahr, although the Mahr 'digital wireless output' feature looks interesting. It looks like it feeds the dimensions into the computer using a little USB? I think I'm going to get vernier calipers. They seem to be more middle of the range for hobby machinists.

Do you recommend a particular brand of micrometer? Has anyone got experience using Insize products for example? I've seen that they make go no go gauges as well as micrometers.

I was wondering if there is a reason for using ER collets with end mills? Does it reduces runout because it has more contact points?

This is an interesting project. Did you manage to make the collets you needed? Did you use a caliper to measure an existing collet? What caliper did you use? I'm thinking about getting a vernier caliper, but there are so many brands. I've heard that Insize are good, have you ever used them?

Looks like such a good event, shame its not in the UK. Does anyone know when the next UK event will be please?

Am I right in thinking that the E blades are heavy duty versions of the B blades and B blades are slightly better for spiral or powdery swarf?

Might be worth having a look at shaviv deburring tools. I've always found them to be good value for money for finishing products. Maybe have a look for this:

That's a shame, it looks great though. What do you think is causing the leaking valve?

Will do. Thank you

What about PTFE? Would that be better for compression in low pressure applications ?

That looks like a great first project.

Lovely job Gerald

It looks great. I'm sure it will go down well at the show. Have a good tradeshow

Nice job