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Tools and Products We Use

Caliper - 8" Mitutoyo

The 8" Mitutoyo digital caliper is the workhorse in our shop. 

Mitutoyo 8" Caliper

Profilometer - MahrSurf PS 10

Small and lightweight; ideal as mobile surface roughness measuring instruments with Increased flexibility with the removable drive unit

Mahr PS 10 Profilometer

American-Made Short CNC Chip-Clearing Fan

When my other chip fan exploded, I replaced it with this one.  The Redline Turbo is way better than the fan it replaced.  It has a steel shank and coolant passage which is useful for blasting chips out of deep holes using through spindle coolant. 

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Rubberized Adhesive

Loctite 380 is the best alternative to epoxy for permanently installing magnets in 3d prints. 

Loctite 380

Micrometer - Mitutoyo 1" QuantuMike

Mitutoyo's fast and reliable micrometer is an absolute treat to use. 

Mitutoyo 1" QuantuMike

Bondhus T-Handle Allen/Torx sets

We found the Bondhus T-handle Allen and Torx keys to be better than the competition.  We keep a set at the assembly station and at each CNC Machine. 

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Glass Protector for CNC Window

Add one of these screen protectors to the inside of your CNC machine so you can cut through the coolant and see what's going on.  The oleophobic coating sheds coolant increasing visibility when machining with coolant.

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Polymaker 3D Printing Filament Storage Box

I was going to modify some cereal containers but found these awesome dry boxes instead.  These are tough, seal well, and the included hydrometer with desiccant storage is a great feature.

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Digi-Pas 2-Axis Smart Master Precision Level

This tool has changed how we level machines.  It links to your phone via Bluetooth which allows you to have the level indication in sight while adjusting leveling feet. Game changer!

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Fireball Magnetic Hex Key Holders

The magnet base and spring retention on these key holders make them one of my favorite tools.  I keep a set at each machine in the shop. 

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Bar Magnets

Useful in 3d prints like our sticker dispenser as well as generally useful around the machine shop. We use Locktite 380 to mount these in our 3d prints.

Bar Magnets

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