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ExHempKnight OP t1_j92qtmd wrote

Reply to comment by surfaholic15 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

Thanks! There's a lot of work in this set, and this is only a small portion of my collection. I may have a problem lol

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surfaholic15 t1_j92t6c6 wrote

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.

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ExHempKnight OP t1_j92tgkf wrote

Some of these were definitely rescues. Previous owners did not show much love to them, which I did my best to make up for.

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surfaholic15 t1_j92uc1p wrote

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.

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ExHempKnight OP t1_j92v6uc wrote

Yeah, it doesn't take much effort to keep things in good shape. But even that seems a tall order for some people. Especially if they're communal-use tools. There's a reason I have my own personal torque wrenches and other assorted calibrated tooling at my job (aircraft mechanic).

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surfaholic15 t1_j92z2wk wrote

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.

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