Enco 25% off, free shipping, no minimums
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macgee
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Thanks for letting us know. You saved me a phone call
Yes, in the paper catalog that SKU number is showing as a white 8 inch.
Mohawk Dave
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Just FYI to all,
I use a 4" caliper more than anything. A lot more controllable. Very seldom do I go over 2".
IDK if Enco has one now, but ya know....
I use a 4" caliper more than anything. A lot more controllable. Very seldom do I go over 2".
IDK if Enco has one now, but ya know....
macgee
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I love using a 8" to measure a .0135" piece along with all my other types of calipers, it's good to have an 8 inch in the quiver , besides what do you know
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I have a 4" Mitutoyo that's my goto caliper. This one would be more of a backup and larger items kind of a dealy. Good point though. I was looking at the new Woodpeckers sadle T-squares and I was thinking anything over 6" would probably be kinda unweildy so I think I'll buy one of the smaller ones.
Ign
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I've never found a 4" caliper I liked. The rack and pinion ones don't hold up for me and the cheap digitals eat batteries like all cheap digitals.
I dunno, I have no complaints w Mitutoyo IP66/7's for everything I do in 6". It's all what you're used to I guess
I dunno, I have no complaints w Mitutoyo IP66/7's for everything I do in 6". It's all what you're used to I guess
soj
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Before they went "live" it was strange. Searching for a # with the NE prefix resulted in a "not found" message. Searching for the same # without the prefix would find the item, with the regular price. Add it to the cart (with the 25% discount code already entered) would get the correct 25% discount off the Hot Deals price. ???
Enco could use a website makeover. It is almost useless with a paper catalog for guidance.
The 8", white dial is the only one of the four that don't match between the paper description and the web description. And why is a black dial more expensive on the 8", but the same price on the 6"? The caliper is longer, but I imagine the dials are the same. Another
jp
I think NE414-0580's description matches this one from SPI's site http://www.swissprec.com/cgi/ISSRIT2?pmaka=15-602-6 : 6" length, 0.2" per revolution of the dial. The other 6" NE414-0578 is 0.1" per revolution, matching this one http://www.swissprec.com/cgi/ISSRIT2?pmaka=15-600-0. The pictures from enco are the same ones from SPI's site too.
What do you guys think of this set:
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=28074582&PMAKA=337-2812
As a first step up from babby's first drill bits?
I am still using a set of black and decker drill bits I bought from Walmart back when I had an apartment. Heaviest duty things I'll be doing is drilling thin sheet steel for amplifier chassis. Also they are "Screw machine" length which I assume means they're for use in a drill press? That's most likely what I'd be using them for.
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=28074582&PMAKA=337-2812
As a first step up from babby's first drill bits?
I am still using a set of black and decker drill bits I bought from Walmart back when I had an apartment. Heaviest duty things I'll be doing is drilling thin sheet steel for amplifier chassis. Also they are "Screw machine" length which I assume means they're for use in a drill press? That's most likely what I'd be using them for.
purplezr2
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Screw machine are shorter, which has its advantages.
Also looks like the set you linked is #1-60 which are pretty small. you may want to look at a 29pcs set
Mohawk Dave
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If you are using #1-60, then you'll probably need #61-80 as well. I did.
If I had to do it all over again, I woulda bought a BNIB #1-80 set, but they do sell #61-80 add on set. (I'm pretty sure I've googled that before.)
If I had to do it all over again, I woulda bought a BNIB #1-80 set, but they do sell #61-80 add on set. (I'm pretty sure I've googled that before.)
macgee
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I love using a 8" to measure a .0135" piece along with all my other types of calipers, it's good to have an 8 inch in the quiver , besides what do you know
I do have to say that I agree with Dave, measures over 2" are a lot less frequent.
Can't go wrong with a 6" (default) and a 4" is also really good if you can find a good one.
Years ago, I had a Mitutoyo 8" and loved it and used it more than I ever thought I would, I always ended up reaching for it. I plan on using the 8" for measuring rod for my lathe and deep depth measurements. My depth micrometer only goes to 4"
Oh, and in regards to drill bits, don't forget the alphabets. If your delving into 1-60's I almost guarantee you also comes the need for a drill bit with a letter on it.
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I don't think I intended to delve into the 1-60's. 
I've been reading the Drill Bit Sizes wikipedia entry trying to make sense of some of this. I was just thinking of getting a nice set of spiral bits better than my B&Ds.
I've been reading the Drill Bit Sizes wikipedia entry trying to make sense of some of this. I was just thinking of getting a nice set of spiral bits better than my B&Ds.kunkernator
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I don't think I intended to delve into the 1-60's.
The set that you linked was for wire sizes. If you do not require wire sizes for the work you do, I would suggest purchasing a 29 piece fractional set. Goes up to 1/2'', and real common.
kunkernator
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I bit on an SPI caliper.
Is there a reason that you'd want 0.200" per revolution over 0.100"? It seems like it'd just be harder to accurately read. I keep bouncing back and forth between a 6" and the 8".
Also I'm still trying to pick one of the bit sets now. I think a 29 piece fractional is probably where I should start like you guys suggested. I think if I start needing to drill and tap holes for some assemblies I'll probably just get a single bit and tap that match rather than needing a large set for now.
I wonder if these are garbage because this is a huuuuuge set for 59$:
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=300-0050&PMPXNO=949989&PARTPG=INLMK32
Otherwise this one looks like a high quality small set: http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=4872192&PMAKA=240-6945
Also I'm still trying to pick one of the bit sets now. I think a 29 piece fractional is probably where I should start like you guys suggested. I think if I start needing to drill and tap holes for some assemblies I'll probably just get a single bit and tap that match rather than needing a large set for now.
I wonder if these are garbage because this is a huuuuuge set for 59$:
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=300-0050&PMPXNO=949989&PARTPG=INLMK32
Otherwise this one looks like a high quality small set: http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=4872192&PMAKA=240-6945
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soj
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Here is a 29 piece set from the hot deals catalog. Probably the best deal on the most common size of set, esp. with the 25% off.
bczygan
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Cyber and Monday promo codes are still working for me.....!!!!
scooternut
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yep, snagged these Bondhus ball end T set for 20 shipped last night. Nice deal
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=3904996&PMAKA=891-5175
PeterT
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Codes aren't working now, waited too long,, i just got the Dec flyer yesterday and looked through it, should of pulled the trigger yesterday
soj
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I stand corrected. I had too many tabs open at once. That's my story, and I am sticking to it.
This is the correct, 29 piece set. On sale for $96.99.
There are cheaper 29 piece sets, but those have the three flats on the shank that are good for some key less chucks that don't grip very tight.
jp
soj
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You snooze, you loose. At least you can get free UPS shipping till the end of the year. Requires a $29 min. order, use code DEC29.
jp
Got my Enco stuff. The Acme rods are pretty cool. I can't believe how cheap they were. Only issue is my inability to do any machining on them. I'm still figuring that part out.
Decent set of calipers for the money but doesn't feel as solid or just... "good" as my Mitutoyo 4" set. The action isn't as smooth on it which is fine for measuring things but maybe not as good for marking with the jaws since it's hard to get it in exactly the position you want.
Cheapo transfer punch set. I've had a few occasions in the past where I thought maybe having a set would have been handy so for 15$ I figured I'd get a cheap set and see if I ever end up using them. They say on the package that they are .0025" undersize for "Ease of use" and they are dead nuts on .0025" undersize for every one I measured. I think I measured all of the "normal" easy to remember sizes. 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. The stand they are on is a pile of puke of junk that's not straight or true but it does hold them upright so I guess it's doing its job. The other thing is it is just been doused in that gross shipping oil that all cheap tools have. I'm not sure how to clean it off considering all the tiny spaces in the stand and all. My usual approach is to spray things with starter fluid and wipe it off. Anyone have a better approach for cleaning gunky tools? I've also got a set of angle plates that are just doused in the stuff.
This writeup is copied from my post over in the new tools thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5322729&postcount=29255
I got an email from Enco telling me they just shipped this morning also... After they've already arrived. I think Enco must have been a bit overwhelmed with purchases or something.
Decent set of calipers for the money but doesn't feel as solid or just... "good" as my Mitutoyo 4" set. The action isn't as smooth on it which is fine for measuring things but maybe not as good for marking with the jaws since it's hard to get it in exactly the position you want.
Cheapo transfer punch set. I've had a few occasions in the past where I thought maybe having a set would have been handy so for 15$ I figured I'd get a cheap set and see if I ever end up using them. They say on the package that they are .0025" undersize for "Ease of use" and they are dead nuts on .0025" undersize for every one I measured. I think I measured all of the "normal" easy to remember sizes. 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. The stand they are on is a pile of puke of junk that's not straight or true but it does hold them upright so I guess it's doing its job. The other thing is it is just been doused in that gross shipping oil that all cheap tools have. I'm not sure how to clean it off considering all the tiny spaces in the stand and all. My usual approach is to spray things with starter fluid and wipe it off. Anyone have a better approach for cleaning gunky tools? I've also got a set of angle plates that are just doused in the stuff.
This writeup is copied from my post over in the new tools thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5322729&postcount=29255
I got an email from Enco telling me they just shipped this morning also... After they've already arrived. I think Enco must have been a bit overwhelmed with purchases or something.