Machine Shop Wishlist
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Tooling
Work Holding
Medium size v-blocks
Mandrels
Layout
Transfer punches
Center punches
Ball-peen hammer for striking punches
Transfer screws
Decent set of scribes and other metal marking tools
Measuring
Feeler gages
0.250"-0.500" pin gages
Height gage that will mount a test indicator
Telescoping gages
Threading tools for the Clausing; thread indicator?
Caliper batteries
Cutters and Other Stuff
Deburring tool
Boring bars
Power drawbar
Machines
Surface grinder
Drill press appropriate for steel
Safety
File handles
Twist lock e-stops for all machines under power
Floor mats (holy, like what the Clausing has)
Organization
Proper storage for the files
Die lift