oregonsteam
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I have an opportunity to get a good deal on 1-2-3 blocks. What have people used these for?
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rake60 said:Ground precision 1 2 3 blocks happen to be LMC's
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If you don't already have a set it is a great deal.
Rick
tmuir said:$18 for the blocks
$7 handling fees
$28 postage to Australia
Total $53
I really wish we had a shop like LMS in Australia as postage is a killer.
tmuir said:$18 for the blocks
$7 handling fees
$28 postage to Australia
Total $53
I really wish we had a shop like LMS in Australia as postage is a killer.
Blogwitch said:A question for John S please.
Can you tell me if they have the hole problem sorted out on the 1-2-3 blocks yet?
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Tin Falcon said:1-2-3 blocks are one of those tools that you do not see showing up in text books or taught in basic machining class. Making them is sometime part of toolmakers training. At the price you can get them for at Enco etc it is kind of silly not to have a pair or two. they are used for quickie fixtures.
They are a straight edge a square .... I once asked the very same question on another board. Forest Addy (A well known published Home and pro machinist) said I may as well ask for uses for a spoon.
I guess the real key here is be creative and use you imagination as the need arises. I have used them as supplemental vise jaws in my mini mill to machine the edge of a thin piece that would be otherwise poorly supported. use then to set a surface gauge use them to check your height gauge. You can set a pice of thin stock against one for layout on a surface plate. Use them to tram the mill with the vise still attached......
Buy a set and have fun
Tin
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