Indeed they do... Google search reveals http://www.wttool.com . They will even send you a CD with their whole catalog on it.
Royce Engler -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chris Burns Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 9:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Shaft Straightness Gauge Thanks Dave. Does Wholesale Tools have a web site? I've tried a few guesses as to their URL with no luck. Thanks, Chris Burns ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Tutelman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 6:46 AM Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Shaft Straightness Gauge > At 11:37 PM 10/11/03 -0700, Chris Burns wrote: > >Dave: > >Speaking of a spin indexer, can you give me a rough idea of the cost of one > >with the necessary collets? I've run into huge discrepancies on price. > > I got mine from Wholesale Tools, based on a recommendation for Royce Engler... > > > At 07:43 AM 3/19/03 -0600, Royce Engler wrote: > > >If you want to get real precise, here's another solution....get a Spin > Index > > >from Wholesale Tools (1709-0010) and a 5C collet to fit the shaft. Chuck > > >the butt end and rotate the spin index, and you'll see the runout on the > > >tip. Mount a dial indicator at the tip to actually measure it. The > catalog > > >says $49, but I paid about $30, plus $10 for the collet. You'll need > > >different collets for steel and graphite shafts.... 0.6 inches isn't > nearly > > >as exact for shaft manufacturers as it is for machinists. > > If I recall correctly, it cost about $50 for the indexer and three collets. > I have my records somewhere, but the office is a mess right now. I guess > cleaning up becomes what I do with the free day today. :-( > > Cheers! > DaveT > >
