Starting a "What did you Get today" thread. Let's give it a try (dont forget pics)

[1075tech]

I guess I have to wait until I actually get it in my hands. Ruger Mk II 5.5" stainless target


The guy that picked it up from the seller for me put a few rounds through it to check it out. With my work travel and his vacation, I won't actually be able to pick it up until next week

 

[Defilade]

A set of forks for the tractor, these already moved some old RR ties and will be a poor man's grapple for brush and logs.

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Get yourself some Hooks for that bucket!! Very handy!

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOBOTS-Hooks-Indispensable-Dark-Green/dp/B09NJKZZLH/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=2J6JQ6O7UNO3M&keywords=tractor+hooks+for+bucket&qid=1683330796&sprefix=tractor+hooks%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUEtINjQ2UDdFS0lQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDI1NTYwM0JBSThENUlRS1BSTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDAxMjM3MVQ2U1ZMTDdXN0pQUyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

[S&W Fan]

I guess I have to wait until I actually get it in my hands. Ruger Mk II 5.5" stainless target
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The guy that picked it up from the seller for me put a few rounds through it to check it out. With my work travel and his vacation, I won't actually be able to pick it up until next week

You’re gonna love how accurate that is. That was my go to indoor bullseye target league gun for 12 yrs. Put a Volquartsen trigger kit in it and get the Volquartsen target thumb rest grips and you’ll have yourself one Fine target gun.

 

[1075tech]

Not gun related but neat addition to my work collection.

Brand new, still in the shipping crate, Cleveland Heater Co. Rex water heater.

Thinking maybe 1950s. Still researching it.

 

[1075tech]

You’re gonna love how accurate that is. That was my go to indoor bullseye target league gun for 12 yrs. Put a Volquartsen trigger kit in it and get the Volquartsen target thumb rest grips and you’ll have yourself one Fine target gun.

I had one of those probably 30 years ago. Another one I stupidly let go.

 

[Saltwater60]

A set of forks for the tractor, these already moved some old RR ties and will be a poor man's grapple for brush and logs.

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I wish I had that set up. I just saw a 230v delta planet and jointer I want for $750 but I can’t move them. It’s a great deal and they look almost new.

 

[nortatoga]

Get yourself some Hooks for that bucket!! Very handy!

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOBOTS-Hooks-Indispensable-Dark-Green/dp/B09NJKZZLH/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=2J6JQ6O7UNO3M&keywords=tractor+hooks+for+bucket&qid=1683330796&sprefix=tractor+hooks%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUEtINjQ2UDdFS0lQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDI1NTYwM0JBSThENUlRS1BSTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDAxMjM3MVQ2U1ZMTDdXN0pQUyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Yes I'm planning on that, along with the big purchase of a cab.

 

[Willyone]

And I finally looked at it today and the cast aluminum frame is broken. Of course now the store is out of stock of them and I was just there today. What a PIA and it’s heavy.
What a joke this is. I just looked and started the return but it’s not eligible to be returned via the mail and now I have to lug the bitch back to the store. The way to get a new one is to order and new one and now they want to charge me $89.00 to get it shipped where last time it was free shipping. WTF is this bullshit.

Ya might want to get the 735. Costs a bit more but I believe it's more heavy duty. I've had my 735 for 7-8 years and have run thousands of BF of hardwood thru it, trouble free.

 

[Willyone]

I guess I have to wait until I actually get it in my hands. Ruger Mk II 5.5" stainless target
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The guy that picked it up from the seller for me put a few rounds through it to check it out. With my work travel and his vacation, I won't actually be able to pick it up until next week

I've had a Mk II Government Target Model since the mid to late 80's, great shooter. Reliable, and extremely accurate. Killed many a tin can and shot a lot of crabapples off the trees in the back yard with it. Enjoy!! (o:

 

[Saltwater60]

Ya might want to get the 735. Costs a bit more but I believe it's more heavy duty. I've had my 735 for 7-8 years and have run thousands of BF of hardwood thru it, trouble free.

I looked at some reviews of the newer built ones and they get bad reviews for the motor burning up. The one I bought gets some bad reviews for knives dulling quickly and the frame breaking. I can get the dewalt planer at a discount but I think I’m going to go with a Grizzly combo unit but I’m deciding between the 8” or the 12” jointer planer combo.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

One of the shooters at our meet today was getting out of the game. Was selling lots of nice stuff. I was thinking of upgrading anyway so with some confirmation (and pressure) from my benchmates.....it found its way under my rifle today...



He also had a pair of virtually new Walker Razor muffs for $20.......looked identical to the brand new ones I just received less than 24 hours ago. Bought those too.

 

[PutnamCharlie]

Nephew sent me this

 

[Podmonkey]

Yes that is *stupid* expensive but it ain't getting any cheaper and the Galil shoots that stuff pretty well.
Actual price at checkout was $23......... so there's that.

Gonna buy a box per week until there's enough to bother hitting the range with.

 

[1075tech]

What I did not get was my Ruger Mk II.

I was supposed to meet the guy who picked it up for me tomorrow morning.

He messaged me and said we'd have to reschedule. Wrecked his ATV today and is in the hospital with a broken shoulder and lacerated liver

 

[Saltwater60]

What I did not get was my Ruger Mk II.

I was supposed to meet the guy who picked it up for me tomorrow morning.

He messaged me and said we'd have to reschedule. Wrecked his ATV today and is in the hospital with a broken shoulder and lacerated liver

That sounds like a weak excuse to me. Tell him to man up.

 

[Willyone]

I looked at some reviews of the newer built ones and they get bad reviews for the motor burning up. The one I bought gets some bad reviews for knives dulling quickly and the frame breaking. I can get the dewalt planer at a discount but I think I’m going to go with a Grizzly combo unit but I’m deciding between the 8” or the 12” jointer planer combo.

Wow, I wasn't aware of the Dewalt planer motor problem. And the blades, mine have lasted really well. I guess Dewalt quality has gone down hill. I have a LOT of cordless DW tools and no problems. Most all are 12-14 years old. I replaced a bunch of DW batteries about a year ago. Converted all the battery tools from 18V to 20V. DW batteries are crazy expensive so I got a few cheap knock offs to try out. So far so good...

 

[Saltwater60]

Wow, I wasn't aware of the Dewalt planer motor problem. And the blades, mine have lasted really well. I guess Dewalt quality has gone down hill. I have a LOT of cordless DW tools and no problems. Most all are 12-14 years old. I replaced a bunch of DW batteries about a year ago. Converted all the battery tools from 18V to 20V. DW batteries are crazy expensive so I got a few cheap knock offs to try out. So far so good...

I love all my dewalt tools as well. I have plenty as you do but when I looked into the planers they got bad reviews. Both the 734 and 735 do not get great reviews. I think I settled on buying the 12” grizzly planer jointer combo. It’s more than I wanted to spend for a hobby tool that I will not use very often but I’ll likely pass it on to my kids.

 

[Saltwater60]

I found a delta 34-444 table saw with a broken motor mount for $75 today so I bought it. Now I have spare parts for my saw that’s the same model with a different model number. The belt alone is $89 and the motor go $150 all the way up to $600 for a new one. I have spare bearings and a switch now as well. I got hundreds in spare parts for $75.

 

[Will556]

Fun little project to mess around with and a host to test out the new Steiner MPS. Wanted something to put some M81 pattern on and decided to put some parts together that were laying around the shop. Not my choice or style of slide really but it was there to use. Glock performance trigger will most likely be going in it to see how it is as well.

I recontoured the original Gen. 5 MOS frame by adding a top finger groove, gave the exterior side of the trigger guard a double undercut, the interior a large glove bevel, removed factory texture pattern, slight grip reduction, both sides now have thumb ledges, and the entire grip area was outlined and stippled as well as a small stippled area under the trigger guard.

Suppressors on pistols are pretty impractical but sometimes people just like to mix in having fun at the range as well. And when you want to have a little more fun you thread on the additional adapter to add a few more baffles for Maximum Suppression! lol

 

[Jmac00]

Fun little project to mess around with and a host to test out the new Steiner MPS. Wanted something to put some M81 pattern on and decided to put some parts together that were laying around the shop. Not my choice or style of slide really but it was there to use. Glock performance trigger will most likely be going in it to see how it is as well.

I recontoured the original Gen. 5 MOS frame by adding a top finger groove, gave the exterior side of the trigger guard a double undercut, the interior a large glove bevel, removed factory texture pattern, slight grip reduction, both sides now have thumb ledges, and the entire grip area was outlined and stippled as well as a small stippled area under the trigger guard.

Suppressors on pistols are pretty impractical but sometimes people just like to mix in having fun at the range as well. And when you want to have a little more fun you thread on the additional adapter to add a few more baffles for Maximum Suppression! lol

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SWEET !!!!

 

[Will556]

More work done, someone requested to have their Savage .30-06 sprayed.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

 

[Tisto]

I found a delta 34-444 table saw with a broken motor mount for $75 today so I bought it. Now I have spare parts for my saw that’s the same model with a different model number. The belt alone is $89 and the motor go $150 all the way up to $600 for a new one. I have spare bearings and a switch now as well. I got hundreds in spare parts for $75.

Is this something that can be welded ?

 

[Saltwater60]

Is this something that can be welded ?

Yes and no. It’s cast metal of some sort and it can be welded but would likely cost more than what it’s worth. I did find the part used on eBay for $69. My father in law thinks he can make the part and he can try if he wants to but I don’t need it functional and just want it for the motor, spare switch, belt, bearings, splitter, and antilock back so I’m happy as it sits now honestly. All these parts are close to $1,000 if purchased separately and I have all the parts needed to seemingly keep my saw running until I die.
Of course after I bought this one a fully functional one came up for sale for $100 because the guy wants it out of his garage. Normally things that are too good to be true are so likely a scam.

 

[Bustedknees]

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What is it?

 

[Saltwater60]

What is it?

Glad I wasn’t the only one unsure of what it is.

 

[thughes]

Powder trickler

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Powder trickler

Yup

 

[Tisto]

Yes and no. It’s cast metal of some sort and it can be welded but would likely cost more than what it’s worth. I did find the part used on eBay for $69. My father in law thinks he can make the part and he can try if he wants to but I don’t need it functional and just want it for the motor, spare switch, belt, bearings, splitter, and antilock back so I’m happy as it sits now honestly. All these parts are close to $1,000 if purchased separately and I have all the parts needed to seemingly keep my saw running until I die.
Of course after I bought this one a fully functional one came up for sale for $100 because the guy wants it out of his garage. Normally things that are too good to be true are so likely a scam.

If it's cast aluminum ( pot metal ) and you don't care about it, I'd like to give it a go. I have some of that low temp aluminum brazing material and I'd like to try putting it to the test.

 

[Saltwater60]

If it's cast aluminum ( pot metal ) and you don't care about it, I'd like to give it a go. I have some of that low temp aluminum brazing material and I'd like to try putting it to the test.

I personally think it’s cast steel but I’ll put a magnet on it today. It looks too dark in appearance to be cast aluminum. I’ll on you a picture later and you can tell me what you think. I’m not opposed to having you try it and I know we’re close.