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Craig - That is a Clever idea. I assume that you had to drill and tap them ? The finish Product must look excellent . You are one particular guy . Two thumbs up . --- Jim

@TangentJim yes sir the balls are offered in 25 32 and 38mm lol

jmb -- You are a better man than me . Every time I work without a drawing - I paint my self into a corner and end up making junk . -- Jim

To be fair, I only make dumb dumb parts with few features. If it was intricate with a lot of features, I would definitely need a drawing.

@@jmbstudio6873 - to be fair , my friends tell me that I would Fuck up a free lunch . -- Jim

Benno - In your video - you secured it down to the milling machine table using one Bolt ????? I must be missing something ? -- Jim

⁠one bolt right in the center yup.

Benno - I'm going to stay in my stupid lane . " You Win - Congratulations " -- Jim

Juan - Let me ask you this . If you needed a size that you could not buy . What would you do ??? -- Jim

@@TangentJim Enough Theory How About Some Reality Start Spinning Some Handles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@@JaunValdez-k5q -- Start spinning some handles !!!! I get it . You don't want to exchange Ideas . You want to be entertained .You used the Phrase "Enough Theory " -- that insulted me . I'm not the Tooth Fairy . I don't deal in Theory's . I don't make up story's and tell them . I deal in the real world . I design and manufacture products . I sell them all over the planet . My Finger Prints are everywhere , not because of theory , because of Real World Skills . I suggest that you scratch me off of your viewing list . Have a Nice Day -- Jim

Everybody has a different way of doing things . We learn from each other . Thank for the comment -- Jim

Yes - we have many in stock . Call me 1-508-496-2138 Jim

@TangentJim im in Australia. Happy to pay the shipping. But will that be ok mate?

@@Gravattack - Sir do you have e-mail ?? e-mail or call me . I will answer all of your questions . - jim

@@TangentJim Sent mate

Mrjlas09 - I just purchased a Mini Lathe so I could try it . My original Burnishing Tool worked out excellent . This one for the Mini Lathe should work out equally as well . I have my fingers crossed . Like Yoga Berra said - " It's not over - Until it's over " Thank you for your positive comment . -- Jim

Jim - I must have been in a comma when I designed the original Burnishig Tool . I didn't put a a taper on it . When I restock - I will put a Taper on them. -- Jim

Doug - You da man . I really appreciate your objective and reinforcing comments . We should take this show on the road . We could call it " Ding & Dong " -- " Up & Down " - " Left & Right " . Are you getting my Drift ? First Europe and then the World . Stop me - I'm out of control . -- Jim

Robert - Buckle up . --- Jim

David - I'm forecasting a Hurricane . Plywood the Windows . -- Thanks for the comment .---Jim

Most of these products have zero manufacturing representation here in the US and ramping up competition would take many years. In the mean time, the consumer will have to eat the costs or do without. I am a huge fan of local manufacturing, but once it is gone, the pain of getting it back, eventually, is going to be really painful. Standard of living is going to drop significantly for the working class.

Peckham Hall - You are correct . But it's not done over night . In the meantime - don't throw your Tea Bags away . --- Jim

Juan - We have better things to do . Are we adults ??? I don't think so . --- Jim

Doing Stuff - You are absolutely correct . Just follow the money . ---- Jim

China and Walmart suppliers already work on really thin margins, so it is unlikely, in general that they will lower prices. Instead the consumer is going to eat it. Walmart, for example has so much buying power that they have literally put companies out of business with the maximum prices that are willing to pay for products. The companies thought they could survive on ultra thin margins but discovered that they couldn't.

@@DudleyToolwright Hmmm imteresting. I bought some frozen broccoli at Aldi..a product of China WOW surprised! You think maybe we should grow our own? even if it cost a few pennies more?

eddrm4658 - Tarriffs will be used as a tool to get what we want . We can get what we want without starting a Trade War . I'm very disappointed . Thank you for your thoughts . --- Jim

nickllong9985 - Thank you for your feed back . --- Jim

Deter - You are correct . This dosen't fit you . --- Jim

@@TangentJim 😞

Tates11 - Please don't make me go back to the Drawing Board . I detect a little humor in your question . Thanks -- for the Off of the Wall Comment . -- Jim

Excuse me for interrupting! Do you mean a thread on one side and a square hole on the other?

Peckham - You're like me - you can't resist a good Zinger. Great Comment ! Like they say in the Basketball Community " All Net " That made my day . -- Jim

CandidZula -- I can say this - After Burnishing -- the diameter change is less that .0005" . That is any diameter . --- Jim

Tates11 - I designed it for indicating small I.D.'s . It can also Indicate O.D.'s on the backside of center . Can it indicate the face - Yes . My claim to fame is - you can indicate a small Diameter hole In seconds I repeat - in seconds - you can indicate an I.D. feature -- deep inside a part . The depth it can reach is deeper than anything available . Any other method is complicated and time consuming . Thanks for asking . --- Jim

​@@TangentJim Thanks for the quick reply. Have you seen the Verdict T8 indicator? It has a pivoting spigot allowing it to swing up and down when held by a chuck in the tailstock with the dial face uppermost. This allows for quickly indicating bores, outside diameters, and faces just by pivoting up and down. A bonus is that it is always directly above the lathe axis, which is ideal for small bores. I'm sure longer styli can be fitted for deep holes.

@@tates11 - I really appreciate your input . Allow me to thow you a curve ball . I'm talking I.D. Indicating only . I'm not trying to be a smart ass . I'm try to make a point. When you hold a Dial Indicator in a tailstock chuck . You movement range is limited by the physical size of of the indicator . How do you get it the ball tip dead on the center line ?? You are relying on the tailstock alignment .The concentrity of the drill chuck . Is the indicator lever concentric to the shank ?? You can only rotate it -- You can't move it in any other axis . You can only eye ball it - you could be way off . Now using the cross slide movement and a Quick Change setup makes more sense . You have the luxury of moving controllably in 3 directions . If you make a dedicated Quick change setup you avoid a complicated time consuming and questionable setup . In seconds you are ready to Indicate accuratey . Did any of my repsonse make any sense to you ??? -- Jim

​@@TangentJim Hi Jim, thanks for clarifying the problem you want to solve. I want to address the concerns you have outlined in the previous reply. Regarding the size range. My small indicator used alone in the tailstock keyless chuck, can indicate a 7" diameter face - a 6" diameter bore and a 6" outside diameter. These sizes can be extended by using various types of indicator holder, like the C shape style. Although on my lathe I rarely need to use them. To address the stylus end alignment. The indicator stem, body, dial, and stylus are all factory precisely aligned. They can't be adjusted but all swing in the same plane. By pivoting on the stem or the stylus, the stylus tip will always move at right angles to the part face regardless of the dial face orientation. The arc that the indicator can be swung through will always send the stylus tip through the lathe axis. This permanent alignment is accurate enough to remove any need for movement on the X axis. To concentrate specifically on indicating bores. I prefer the dial to face upwards like your design and then I either indicate on the top of the bore or the bottom, the stylus moves both ways. If the indicator is rotated in any direction in the chuck it will still work on the centerline but just having the dial in a different viewing plane. This is the same for the O/D with the stylus on the top. For the face, the stylus can be rotated upright and for larger faces, the whole body can be upright. The speed to setup is not an issue. To pop the indicator in the chuck and slide the tailstock into position takes seconds. The bonus is that most of the time, the tool can remain set in the toolpost whether indicating the face, bore, or outside diameter. Sorry for the long rant but as you know it is difficult to explain without a scrap of paper and pencil. Hope this makes sense.

Habibur - I'm excited - My progress is well beyound The Starrett Kit . In the near future I will be able to present a Kit that is far Superior to Starrette . For shorter money . I call it a Game changer , - Jim

@@TangentJim Sir, that's fantastic news! Breaking beyond the Starrett Kit and positioning yourself to offer a superior product at a better price point is indeed a game-changer. It's a bold step that could redefine the standards in your market. Your excitement is contagious, and I’m curious to know more. What specific improvements or innovations are you bringing to your kit? How are you planning to position and market this breakthrough product to ensure it stands out as the "Game Changer" you envision?

The Starrett Kit typically refers to a collection of precision tools manufactured by the L.S. Starrett Company, a renowned American company specializing in precision measurement tools and instruments. The specific tools included in a "Starrett Kit" can vary depending on the purpose and industry, but these kits are highly valued for their accuracy, durability, and reliability. Common Tools in a Starrett Kit: 1. Calipers: Digital, dial, or vernier calipers for precise measurement. 2. Micrometers: Tools for measuring small dimensions with extreme accuracy are available in various forms like outside, inside, and depth micrometers. 3. Combination Squares: A versatile tool used for measuring, marking, and guiding cuts. 4. Dial Indicators: Instruments for measuring small distances or angles. 5. Precision Levels: Used to check the level of surfaces. 6. Gages: Tools like bore, thickness, or angle gages. 7. Machinist Tools: Including center punches, scribers, and parallels. Applications: Starrett Kits are widely used in: Machining and Metalworking: For precision manufacturing. Construction and Carpentry: For accurate measurements and alignments. Engineering: In research, development, and quality control. I can help identify what it might include if you have a specific kit or purpose!

Dean - It's a kick ass idea . Follow along and you will become a believer . -- Jim

Tom - Shars was the first place I tried . Now multiply that effort - That's where I'm at . I had a few guys help with the search - no luck . Take a look - if you find something reasonable , I'll be surprised . If you want to pay very tall money - you can get them - but it will cost plenty . -- Jim

e-mail me - I need to know more .

@@TangentJim By the mail

Tom - Like I said - I study - But I never pass . My buddies are right . -- Jim

Mr. Jlas - It's nice to know that my communication is being understood . Thank You -- Jim

Peckham Hall - It's great to know that my message was received and understood . FYI - I have owned and operated a successful mold making shop for many years . If I can help you in any way - feel free to contact me Via e-mail jimenos@acushnettool.com -- Jim

Robert - I like the way you put that ! --- Jim

Robert - Thanks a lot - I needed the reassurance and also some psychological help. -- Jim

Robert - You would look good doing a Tool Review of the I.D. Wizard . It will take 4-5 months before they ready to sell . I will do a Video Tool Demonstration the minute they are finished . Would you consider doing a Tool Review ??? ---- Jim

Warren - I really appreciate your feedback. A good honest exchange of Ideas makes my Boat Float. In hopes of creating some equilibrium, I will make a statement that I live by. "Everything is relative to what side of the Check you're on" -- I Repeat -- "Everything is relative to what side of the Check you're on" That statement applies to all goods and services. Your comments -- display your circumstances which I understand , respect and appreciate. They reflect today's Circumstances . Be patient with me - I want to run my mouth . On December 5, 2024 , I will be 83 years Old. My Odometer has made a few revolutions. When I was 14 years old - I was operating Machine Tools - Flat Overhead Belt Style. The Dials on the Machinery did not have graduations. We used Calipers to measure with . A Noga Magnetic Base was not in our Vocabulary. Evolution is Inevitable . My point is - Things have changed and evolved. I have made a respectful living - Designing and Machining Parts. Example - When you are paying a man a Tall Hourly Rate , You don't want him to be slow and inefficient. Back to my Motto - "Everything is relative to what side of the Check you're on" I can't control my act - It's in my DNA . have to justify my existence by being efficient . Hence -- I Design and make Tools to get me there faster . I believe in - "Win Win" deals. That's when both parties leave the table happy. Now you can send my mouth a "Speeding Ticket " Thanks for the psychological help -- Jim

Peckham Hall - Having it connected to a dedicated Tool Holder is my exact thought . The Video demonstrates how to set the Tool Holder up so it could be used as a dedicated Tool Holder. I obviously didn't explain it well enough. -- Jim

@TangentJim o.k, I assumed it was the saddle, then with the up/down on the drawing I was thinking that's going to be a bit low,lol. I'll be getting a xyz 1500 hopefully soon, a 2 axis CNC milling machine for £1500, that's probably $1350 as I need something to make some molds for my vacuum former I've just bought. It's one of them Prototrak control systems, I don't now if they are common in yanky land, if so any advice about what to look out for when I go and see it, I was things of taking a thin steel plate and a very small diameter mill cutter and try and write a program that does a spiral to cut out a round pocket on a climb cut to test the machine out, any idea how much cut over lap and which cutter would best to use that should work if the machine is good and ridged but will break if it's worn out. I need it for model making moulds so I'll be mainly machining aluminium with small tooling? Jim

Peckham Hall - I learned a valuable lesson from your comments . I obviously didn't communicate well enough to be understood . I now have a new plan that will fix that . Thank You -- Jim

@TangentJim It's probably just me mate don't worry about it, I haven't seen a drawing for months, them proto trak CNC controllers are from the USA just read the manual they remind me of a ATM (American Timing Machine inc) old robot system I used once.

Steve - Did I explain it well enough to understand ??? Let me know if I missed something . -- Jim

Benno - Did you say I have a Twart ??? I though you were a male . My spelling needs an upgrade. I'm dam curious about your thought. -- Jim