What did you buy today? Post your latest purchase!

[kripton2035]

I have some similar tig welder, problem is you need a gas bottle that is almost as expensive as the welder ...

[beanflying]

Not so much in this case as the Welder and a few bits was nearly $2k AUD.

The first fill of Argon (E size) was $430 (circa $320USD)and the refills are about $160 AUD (about $120USD. So I now own an exchange bottle from supplier X.

Going back 30 years ago locally the only way to get Gas was to rent the bottles instead of 'buying' one which for a home user with a low turnover of gas became a major negative of Oxy/Acetylene, Mig and Tig. Rental from memory was around $80-90 AUD a year per bottle.

[kripton2035]

I bought this one for EUR 600 2 years ago ...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/382386913925

[beanflying]

Fairly similar features by the looks of it. I got mine with a good foot pedal, helmet and nearly 10kg of various rods plus some spares which pushed the price up.

Now because I own a TIG welder I can build the cart I need to put the TIG welder and bottle on therefore the purchased was obviously required 

[Ed.Kloonk]

Forum needs a welders support thread similar to the TEA thread.

 

[beanflying]

Tungsten Dippers Anonymous maybe

Not a bad idea to have a catch all thread in the Mech Eng section with the openings post with some resources and good you tube content linked.

[tautech]

Forum needs a welders support thread similar to the TEA thread.

 

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/manufacture/

[Alex Eisenhut]

Today arrival:

two Sisyphos-Tektronix cups. 

And where would someone buy this? Or do I have to visit your house and accidentally put one in my backpack?? 

[tautech]

Today arrival:

two Sisyphos-Tektronix cups. 

And where would someone buy this? Or do I have to visit your house and accidentally put one in my backpack?? 

You need drop by to the nut house Alex:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg3662449/#msg3662449

[Alex Eisenhut]

You need drop by to the nut house Alex:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/test-equipment-anonymous-(tea)-group-therapy-thread/msg3662449/#msg3662449

Thanks, thought I was already admitted...

[armandine2]

1. Some new cutters and pliers from machine mart (these rock and are dirt cheap): [

The link didn't work for me - [edit missed date of post]

I see there are now two sets  "5-piece" - not stainless?

[beanflying]

Seems I ordered a large box filled with Bezos inhuman waste, surplus and likely rage about the first two. Inside however was an accurate straight edged stick was sub $50AU pesos when I ordered it https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08BR9VHNW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Front edge is nicely ground and on a quick check better than the spec and the back edge is milled and I might clean it up closer using the front as a reference.

[DC1MC]

Two Metcal 0-series STTC tips.

[gamalot]

Mueller alligator clips and insulators, Pomona MDP banana plugs, and a 5V/7A CUI AC-DC power supply.

[deadlylover]

In China it's 9/9 day which is like a mini 11/11 sale. (kind of like their version of Black Friday shopping sales) Hmmm thinking about a desoldering station too...but it'd only need it a few times per year.

This Casio calculator promotional video reminds me of watching the late night shopping channels as a kid....yeah I just ordered the pink one (JS-40B-PK).

I've been using an old Casio FX-82AU scientific calculator for basic office use and it's pretty miserable, so a proper desktop calculator should be a huge quality of life upgrade.

[eti]

I bought a ticket for the first commercial Virgin Galactic flight.

[Ed.Kloonk]

I bought a ticket for the first commercial Virgin Galactic flight.

Think of all the bridges I could have sold you for that money.

[AaronLee]

I bought a ticket for the first commercial Virgin Galactic flight.

Really? How much was it? Many years ago when they were first planning to eventually have Virgin Galactic flights, there was talk (and perhaps even firm offers) of using Virgin Atlantic mileage towards a Virgin Galactic flight. I had several million miles hoarded with an airline that Virgin Atlantic was trying to purchase, and I got my hopes up that my miles would be transferred and would be able to be used for a Virgin Galactic flight. But alas, the deal fell through, and my I've still not used most of those miles.

[eti]

I bought a ticket for the first commercial Virgin Galactic flight.

Really? How much was it? Many years ago when they were first planning to eventually have Virgin Galactic flights, there was talk (and perhaps even firm offers) of using Virgin Atlantic mileage towards a Virgin Galactic flight. I had several million miles hoarded with an airline that Virgin Atlantic was trying to purchase, and I got my hopes up that my miles would be transferred and would be able to be used for a Virgin Galactic flight. But alas, the deal fell through, and my I've still not used most of those miles.

You believe me? How cute.

[mansaxel]

In China it's 9/9 day which is like a mini 11/11 sale. (kind of like their version of Black Friday shopping sales) Hmmm thinking about a desoldering station too...but it'd only need it a few times per year.

This Casio calculator promotional video reminds me of watching the late night shopping channels as a kid....yeah I just ordered the pink one (JS-40B-PK).

I've been using an old Casio FX-82AU scientific calculator for basic office use and it's pretty miserable, so a proper desktop calculator should be a huge quality of life upgrade.

But, but, but, there's no ENTER key!

A desoldering station would be my whole-hearted recommendation. Wonderful force multiplier, especially if you're working on legacy through-hole equipment.

[Kjelt]

I bought a ticket for the first commercial Virgin Galactic flight.

Ground Control to Major Eti
Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong
Can you hear me, Major Eti?

[eti]

I bought a ticket for the first commercial Virgin Galactic flight.

Ground Control to Major Eti
Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong
Can you hear me, Major Eti?

Ground control to planet obscure - we don't speak your language - we know the song, but the reference is too oblique in this context.

As regards space flight - if I had a less forgiving nature, and a VAST amount of wealth, I can imagine a lot of people I'd load onto a one-way flight to the far flung corners of the western spiral arm of the galaxy 

[armandine2]

Today i joined the Kunkin electronic load club - junior member KP182. Came in reasonable time from order (Banggood) and looks in mint and robust condition. The banana jack sockets are fine for my 4 mm plugs (some Youtubers were indicating theirs were loose). Plugged it in and had a quick low power play with the controls - intuitive user experience (after watching plenty of unboxings).

Sadly one of my "electronics" book orders I was expecting from one of the big secondhand book sellers seems to have been cancelled today. Doesn't happen often but is always a bit of poor consumer experience.

[m3vuv]

beer!

[Ed.Kloonk]

beer!

I hope you bought enough for everybody.