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Started by chrismccull, July 01, 2013, 04:48:39 PM

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Which items do you think that the club should purchase for the tool kit?

Greenlee Step Bit (36414) ($55)
1 (12.5%)
Greenlee Step Bit Kit (35884) ($112)
1 (12.5%)
Greenlee Punch 1 1/4" (20673) ($67)
7 (87.5%)
Greenlee Punch 13/16" (20668) ($39.75)
3 (37.5%)
Greenlee Punch 9/16" (02433) ($38.50)
3 (37.5%)
Greenlee Punch 1/2" (7/8"hole) (22563) ($35.50)
7 (87.5%)

Total Members Voted: 8

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chrismccull

July 01, 2013, 04:48:39 PM
Beyond the punches/step bits, I suspect that we will need a tool box as well.  If you would like me to add any options to this poll, let me know.

Chris Craig

#1
July 01, 2013, 06:56:51 PM
I have a 1/8" - 7"8" step bit that I doubt I'll need again.  I'd be willing to sell that to the club at a good price rather than buying a kit for $112.  Just wanted to put that out there.

chrismccull

#2
July 22, 2013, 06:35:08 PM
Only 3 people have voted, I assume that there isn't much interest in punches or a step bit?

Chris Craig

#3
July 22, 2013, 06:40:40 PM
Kind of seems that way.

fakr

#4
July 22, 2013, 06:52:23 PM
Punches are a great idea but step bits are brutal with stainless. 
"If God had intended for us to drink beer, He would have given us stomachs."

chrismccull

#5
July 22, 2013, 07:16:39 PM
What does everyone think that we should buy if punches are out?

Roger

#6
July 22, 2013, 07:39:54 PM
The right size punches would have been great but I already dilled, punched, ground and filed all the holes I needed. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. But punches would have saved quite a bit of time though.

fakr

#7
July 22, 2013, 07:47:18 PM
how about a good electronic soldering\heat station?  a good one goes for roughly $50 on ebay.  Great for all those electric brewery builds!

I'd also suggest a standard grain mill if there is the budget for it.  Not sure if you'd consider that a tool that would fit in a tool box, but would be great for the brewer on a budget who can't afford one.
"If God had intended for us to drink beer, He would have given us stomachs."

Chris Craig

#8
July 22, 2013, 07:49:21 PM
We've had the discussion about a grain mill before a couple of times.  Those are so common that it would be easy to hook up with another member for a few minutes to crush some grain.  There'd be no need to purchase one.

fakr

#9
July 22, 2013, 07:53:37 PM
True that Chris.  How about a barbeque then?  :lmao:
"If God had intended for us to drink beer, He would have given us stomachs."

JohnQ

#10
July 23, 2013, 07:24:41 AM
I'm a little surprised so few people voted for the punches...
It may be that the stage that most of the members is either, already done that, or don't realize they're going to have to do that.
We may need to discuss that further.

JQ
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fakr

#11
July 23, 2013, 12:41:26 PM
yeah, punches are pretty much necessary.  Step bits are very labor intensive and expensive to go through.  I ruined 2 making 3-4 holes.  Once they heat up the SS, goodbye bit.  You'd need proper cutting oil and idealy a drill press.
Punches are so nice and simple and make the perfect hole.
"If God had intended for us to drink beer, He would have given us stomachs."

chrismccull

#12
July 23, 2013, 01:46:22 PM
Yeah, I'd like to see us get some, I'm sure that we would use them.
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