surfaholic15
surfaholic15 t1_j92uc1p 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
I can't fathom folks that own precision instruments or truly beautiful tools and don't treat them well. Then again, I learned what woodworking skills I have using hundred years old tools, so that may bias my opinion.
It's like in our work. The disposable stuff from harbor freight gets cared for and not abused, but no extraordinary measures so to speak. Our precision tools get far more care.
You do beautiful work.
surfaholic15 t1_j92t6c6 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
Well if you get tired of your problem I will gladly shoulder the burden, free lol.
Frankly as far as I am concerned you would have a problem if you were tossing those in a drawer or leaving them out to rust rather than giving them the respect and care they merit.
surfaholic15 t1_j92qht6 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
They are works of art. I have serious mic envy going on here.
surfaholic15 t1_j92z2wk 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
Yep, whenever hubby is working with anyone I look at how they keep their tools. If I see precision things mishandled I give him a heads up so he knows to keep an eye on his good tools if he has to use them lol.
He recently helped a friend rebuild a CAT excavator engine. That buddy of his is really professional. Tables laid out, tools and parts organized at all times, everything carefully cleaned and repainted before reassembly. It was a joy to see them doing the job right :-). Winter is equipment maintenance season.