OT:Interapid 312B-15 2.75" Test Indicators...

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Matt in Va

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Gentlemen,
I apologize this for being a bit off topic, however, I'm looking for the best source to buy an Interapid 312B-15 Test Indicator(as recommended by Dave Tooley)? I have quite a few 312Bs, however, the 2.75" indicator model seems to never go on sale at enco, msc, J&L(granted that is one group). They are a few bucks off of Long Island Indicator, however, I'm considering buying two, one to indicate the bore in at the chuck and one to indicate the bore in at the spider/muzzle. I realize indicating the spider/muzzle in to this degree is probabely unnecessary. Counterproductive?

Standard .080" Carbide Indicator Ball?

Dave,
Greatly appreciate you going to the trouble of calling me the other evening. When I get the shop setup I hope to catch you when come up to visit your daughter. For better or worse I bought the HAAS TL-1. Appreciate your input as always...

Preston Pritchett at Surgeon Rifles sealed the deal on the TL-1. I'm going to drive out there in a few months and spend a couple days looking at how they have their TL-1 tooled and get a little hands on...fwiw

http://www.surgeonrifles.com/about-us/haas-tl-1/

Regards, Matt Garrett
757-581-6270
 
Matt,
Sign up for the MSC and Enco email sales flyers. A week or two ago MSC had a 30 percent off sale on 3 or more items. My Interapid was about $214 and I also got free shipping which probably saved me $30 with the way MSC boxed up the items. Be forewarned that these sales normally last only one day. I usually post here when I get a flyer. Just bide your time and we will get you a good price.

Ray
 
when you sign up with msc/enco they may have a suprise for you. i got a 25% discount on my first order(after signing up)..thats a good discount...it's on the whole order.

no need for a long indicator on the muzzle....you meaure at the end or close to it. the long one is to indicate on the proposed throat.


mike in co
 
mike in co said:
when you sign up with msc/enco they may have a suprise for you. i got a 25% discount on my first order(after signing up)..thats a good discount...it's on the whole order.

no need for a long indicator on the muzzle....you meaure at the end or close to it. the long one is to indicate on the proposed throat.


mike in co
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Yup, no need for long indicator at the muzzle end...............Don
 
I have the aforementioned Interapid but use it sparingly now. After predrilling the hole, I stick the body of a 513-504 Mitutoyo in the drilled hole and measure the throat with the short stylus. The short stylus does not jump as much as the long one. Just what works for me.
Butch
 
Gentlemen,
I GREATLY appreciate your input. I will limit it to one indicator.

Signed up with MSC and received the 25% discount. Which if applied to the indicator makes it about the same price as buying from Enco. Will wait for a sale of some sort or until I actually have to have the indicator.

Thank you again...

Dave,
I will let you know when I am set up. That said I may need a bit more of your advice between now and then on tooling up this lathe...(grin)

Regards, Matt Garrett
757-581-6270
 
Matt
Call any time. You know where to find me. I take it you didn't take that job? I think that was probably a good move. They would've taught you some bad habits.

Dave
 
Dave,
I really appreciate that... I havn't said anything one way or another on the job. I just don't think I can work as quickly, and turn out good work, as what they require. Some of their work would make you cringe...

Best Regards, Matt.
757-581-6270
 
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