
Refillable butane torch, with a 1/2" dia x 5-3/4" body and a 1/4" dia. x 2-1/4" long head. Strong enough to melt solder, silver and gold solder, glass tubing and such metals as gold, silver, copper, tin, and aluminum. Equally handy around the hobby shop, jewelry bench, or lab. Refills from standard butane lighter canister.
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22490 PENCIL TORCH |
And we do mean micro. Sizes #61 to #80 (yes, that is twenty different bits) which are from 0.013 to 0.038 inches diameter!! The big boys sell a set of similar bits (carbon steel, like ours) for about $30.00!! Maybe theirs aren't from China.
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89087 MICRO BITS |
Trying to cut back on hobby expenditures? This incredibly priced utility knife set is x-actly what you need. Standard interchangeable blades and holders, the largest of which has an easy-grip, screwdriver-type handle. Everything is lined up in a fitted plastic box with extra blades magnetically anchored. The 13–piece set has (3) holders, plus assorted blades. The 48–piece set has (7) holders, a wide assortment of blades, (1) tube of glue, and (1) sharpening stone. Very nicely priced. Very sharp.
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91927 HOBBY KNIVES 13 PC | |
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92264 HOBBY KNIVES 48 PC |
No large ones, but (101) amazingly assorted small extension, compression and torsion springs -- most, but not all, 1" to 2" long. Assorted lengths, assorted widths, assorted finishes, asorta handy bag of replacement parts to have around the house.
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92272 101 ASST SPRINGS |
Not every well-made rotary tool is a big-D. We consider this one not only a good-quality tool, but an excellent buy. The fitted plastic carrying case 12" x 8-1/2" x 3-1/2" contains not only the 120VAC-powered 8,000-30,000 rpm mini grinder, but a stand with a C-clamp to mount it on a bench or table, a 3-ft extension shaft, and a good assortment of bits, grinding stones, cut-off wheels, etc, including collets to fit 1/8" and 1/16" bits. The telescoping stand extends from 10" to almost 22" and holds the tool above your work, while you grind, sand, cut, etc., with the tip of the convenient, easy-to-grip, flexible extension. A nice package, and a very nice gift for yourself, or for anyone who enjoys working with hobby tools.
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92283 MINI GRINDER |
When you're in a tight spot and things are falling apart all around you, reach for this close-quarters drill. A nifty power tool that fits inside a kitchen cabinet, between two studs, or under a set of shelves, it's 9" x 3-1/4" x 2-3/4" OA, with a 3/8" chuck at a 55° angle. Full of power but easy to maneuver, thanks to the narrow, right-behind-the-chuck handhold. It draws approx 3.8 amps at 120 VAC, and has a paddle switch that allows variable speeds up to 1400 rpm. Reversible. Double-insulated. UL listed.
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92551 CLOSE QTR DRILL |
Physics project alert! This robust puppy of a magnet has dual 6V coils and stands 4" high x 3-1/4" wide, not counting the side terminals. Each coil draws 2.4A at 6VDC, and is conservatively rated for 40 Newtons (approx 9 lbs) at that voltage. Can be wired in either parallel or series, and comes with a mounting hook. Works great with a 6-volt lantern battery.
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93088 ELECTROMAGNET |
For bigger, or longer, projects, and hands-free operation. This 1/4-hp flex-shaft grinder has a 43" long flexible shaft, a keyed chuck that accepts bits up to 5/32", a variable-speed control foot-pedal power switch, and a comfortable 1" dia hand grip. The motor runs 500 to 22,000 rpm, operates on 120VAC, measures 3-1/4" dia x 4" long, and has a sturdy hook to hang it from an over-the-bench shelf. Intermittent duty.
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93240 FLEX SHANK GRINDER |
Mega-useful aluminum tape. A 2" wide x 50-yard roll of .004" thick aluminum on a 3" core. Has a paper backing and is conductive on the non-adhesive side. Reflects heat and light, useful for seaming riveted aluminum sheets, particularly good for cold weather and metal repairs. Our fisherman friends love to wrap wooden lures with it and work it with a piece of soft wood for metal-finish effects.
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38113 ALUMINUM TAPE |
Calling all physics teachers: This slick, semiconductor-based unit demonstrates the Peltier effect (conversion of electricity into heat and cold) and the reverse Seebeck effect. Designed to work with a couple of standard foam coffee cups. The unit has a Peltier junction sandwiched between (2) 1-3/4" x approx 7" long aluminum brackets and is connected to a small DC motor with a blade, (2) banana-plug sockets, and a switch between them. Good instructions, despite their spelling Peltier as "Peltire." Made in the U.S. for Pacific Science Supplies, Inc.
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93486 T.E. DEMONSTRATOR |
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