At 08:40 AM 11/24/2003 -0800, old dirtbeard wrote:
>I go cheap where I can, and I do not indulge myself much (e.g., drink
>PBR), but as long as I can afford to buy S-K and Starrett, I will.
>
>I was just out setting the end float on the crankshaft of my TR6 engine
>rebuild using my Starrett dial indicator and magnetic mount base. Clearly
>I could have done this with a cheap indicator, and may have been able to
>set it up as precisely, but I just enjoy handling and using quality
>tools. It's a luxury, perhaps, but it is about the only one I have, and
>it makes me feel good.
I'll second this statement. There's a psychological effect for some of
us. And if someone is always buying cheap,
they'll never discover the joy of fine tools.
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