Harbor Freight

Is that nationwide?

Their newspaper doesn't have a location restriction.

Here si the link to their web site to look up local stores. Call them to see if they are doing the sale. Some of the prices are almost unbelieveable. Example: Non-contact laser thermometer (good for checking engine temps) $39.99. I haven't seen them for less than $70 anywhere else.

6 piece micro clamps for $.75. 2 gallon compressor for $49.99.

| Here si the link to their web site to look up local stores. Call them to | see if they are doing the sale. Some of the prices are almost | unbelieveable. Example: Non-contact laser thermometer (good for checking | engine temps) $39.99. I haven't seen them for less than $70 anywhere else.

So what's the purpose of the laser, beyond letting you know exactly what you're measuring the temperature of?

And beyond that laser (and to make this R/C related), how is it substantially different from this --

(The `DuraTrax FlashPoint Infrared Temperature Gauge' for $25.)

I've got one. It works well and is quite accurate for most things.

AFAICT, the laser is strictly a "pointer" device to let you know what you're aimed at. It's got nothing to do at all with measuring temperature.

From

Infrared laser thermometers are simply infrared thermometers equipped with a built-in laser. IR laser thermometers can generally be aimed more accurately than other types of IR thermometers simply because they can be more accurately pointed or aimed. Infrared laser thermometers project a small laser beam onto the target area, helping users gauge the centre of the area being measured. More expensive laser thermometers outline or highlight the actual size of the circular area that is being measured.

Calling something a "laser thermometer" is, IMO, a misrepresentation. It's just a plain old IR thermometer with laser-pointer bolted onto it. Calling something like that a "laser thermometer" is like calling a Marlin .22 single shot with a laser sight a "laser rifle". Sounds cool, but it's basically a lie.

Their ad in the Arizona Republic today lists the sidewalk sale.

Hey Doug...

You are not realted to the car maker McLaren are you ? If so, I am humbled...

CJ

I happened to stop at their big site in SC today and saw them setting up. Wish I had been driving by on Sat instead.

Ordered a carbide tool grinder from them today over the the net........$30 off regular price of $159. pretty good shipping too ($9) considering the thing weighs 100lbs.

Phil AMA609

I bought a few bags of small stuff and one of the wire feed welders. Tried it out on some scrap and it works great!

I also have a Dura Trax gauge ........24.95 , and it works great. It may not be as accurate as some , but close enough for engine temp and ,many other things.

Probably the same reason an Economy car is a Little one , and an Economy box of Tide detergent is a BIG one. Life is just one big mystery after another.

Hebrew National and Ballpark hotdogs come in packages of eight. Maybe you should try a better brand!

Hey Paul....is welding hard to master ? I'd sure love to get a rig cause there are many times that I say "if I only had a welder...".

Can you teach yourself how to do it with the right info at hand ?

Thanks in advance,

CJ

The first person ever to use arc welding managed somehow...

These simple wire feed models are fairly easy to use. You just need a little skill in reading the weld to know if it is solid and what to do to adjust your technique.

Thanks Paul and St John...I guess I just need to bite the bullet and try...

CJ

| You are not realted to the car maker McLaren are you?

Not that I know of.

But I did stay in a Holiday Inn last week!

(Ok, no I didn't. But I did go out flying, taking my Aquila up for a few hours. ..)

Well, no biggie...here is the McLaren website...

Check it out and find a way to prove you are related ! $$ !!!!! LOL

CJ