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We ship & receive daily at work and USPS is the most dependable of the big 3 and has the least package damage of the 3. I'm sure different areas have different results.

No apologies necessary. I'd still drink a beer with the OP or anyone else for that matter.

That is funny. The Vernier's would have blown their minds lol. You ought to try measuring something with a 6 foot set of Vernier calipers, it ain't easy.

Don't forget that chips and coolant/cutting oil are going to fling everywhere. I recommend FRP panels on any walls behind or adjacent to the lathe for easier clean up.

If my wife of almost 33 years asks for my opinion, it's because she wants to know what I honestly think. Anyone that asks for my opinion is going to get an honest answer which is much more beneficial than a lie. I know, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it but if you're not ready...

With most tools in the industry being digital, you have the convenience of pushing a button and converting from metric to inch so most digital calipers have a resolution of 0.00 mm or 0.0000". All of the European drawings I've seen in 23 years of manufacturing are in metric and most American...

Modern Mitutoyo over modern Starrett for fit, finish & durability but Starrett used to be the gold standard in a machine shop. I'm a dimensional inspector amongst other things at a 30,000 sqft machine/fab shop so I have an unfair advantage with measuring tools. The "regular" calipers are called...

It sounds like you're criticizing their ability to measure correctly but if those are truly the published dimensions, it is obviously either a misprint or misinterpreted units of measure. Your attempt at wit behind the keyboard leaves a great deal to be desired.

Never, ever, ever leave the chuck key in the chuck. Not even for a second. If it's in the chuck, your hand better be on it or eventually you'll forget and turn on the spindle. Bad things happen then.

Well for me, this looks like it was dipped in melted crayons and looks terrible. You asked what we thought so I am simply stating my opinion truthfully and not trying to start an argument.

If the reported dimensions are correct, you would need a microscope to see the part. .019cm x .012cm x .002cm is a part that is about 2 human hairs (.0075") wide x 1 human hair (.0047") deep x 1/5 of a human hair (.00078") thick.

To the practicalist, there is a definitive answer to the question. It depends on whether you are pouring or drinking. If you are filling the glass, it is half full because it was empty when you started. If you are drinking from the glass, it is half empty because it was full when you started.

Much respect to engineers who can take a concept and turn it into a functioning machine or bridge, dam, etc. However as an auto mechanic, It seemed as though the engine/transmission guys would ask the body/frame guys how big the engine compartment was and if the compartment was 36" x 36", the...

If you have mechanical aptitude, you will likely have mechanical abilities because your aptitude will drive your curiosities into dismantling and or fixing anything you can get your hands on like me. I was taking things apart to figure out how they work before I could put them back together and...

I called one and their silicone shock oil was not 100% silicone. I didn't call the few that were 15 minutes away because I found the treadmill lube at Dick's.

Dive shop only has grease in bulk, but thanks.

Looks like my local Dick's Sporting Goods stocks it, thanks for the tip.

I've seen that for sale but wasn't sure if it was suitable, thanks.

Why didn't I think of that? Thanks

What silicone oil do you use to lube a hand pump? Is there a preferred viscosity or brand? I've checked all gun shops and auto parts stores in my area with no luck. I know I can get it on line but has anyone found it locally.