Got about $15k to spend
Got about $15k to spend I run our Detachment Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK) program. We've got about $15k of your tax dollars left to spend 
for this quarter on pretty much whatever as long as it's justifiable.
I need some idears here people. Keep in mind this is an aircraft related tool crib. I've been buying just about anything lately that looks like it might be useful for us.
We already got a new toolbox a couple months ago so that stuff is out. Spent $8k on that box. Spent $9k on another toolbox prior to that as well...
I love this job as it allows me to live through your tax dollars to fill "my" needs.
Snap-On, Matco, MAC, you name it.... Was thinking about replacing some of our standard breakaway torque wrenches with digital ones. I don't know...
for this quarter on pretty much whatever as long as it's justifiable.I need some idears here people. Keep in mind this is an aircraft related tool crib. I've been buying just about anything lately that looks like it might be useful for us.
We already got a new toolbox a couple months ago so that stuff is out. Spent $8k on that box. Spent $9k on another toolbox prior to that as well...
I love this job as it allows me to live through your tax dollars to fill "my" needs.
Snap-On, Matco, MAC, you name it.... Was thinking about replacing some of our standard breakaway torque wrenches with digital ones. I don't know...
Last edited by Compstall; Jul 24, 2007 at 09:45 PM.
Originally Posted by Compstall
If that was possible, I'd be giving ME some first. 
BTW-I am active duty Air Force.
BPD
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I dunno....
How about:
Tubing benders & flaring equipment
Welding equipment (new MIG or TIG setup for "repair" work?)
Bridgeport style Milling machine (CNC would be too much $$$), tooling (vice, end mills, etc).
Other fabrication equipment (bandsaw / belt sander / tubing notcher / whatever)
Sheet metal fabrication equipment (rollers, shear, brake, bead roller, etc)
Electronic equipment (Test meters / access)
I dunno what you have or can justify (might have to get creative) but those are the things that popped to mind.....
'JustDreamin'
How about:
Tubing benders & flaring equipment
Welding equipment (new MIG or TIG setup for "repair" work?)
Bridgeport style Milling machine (CNC would be too much $$$), tooling (vice, end mills, etc).
Other fabrication equipment (bandsaw / belt sander / tubing notcher / whatever)
Sheet metal fabrication equipment (rollers, shear, brake, bead roller, etc)
Electronic equipment (Test meters / access)
I dunno what you have or can justify (might have to get creative) but those are the things that popped to mind.....
'JustDreamin'
It would be tough to justify the milling machines, benders, etc. We did spend the rest of the fiscal money, and I got a few extras:
Snap-On:
Air hose reel
electrical cord reel
misc. pliers
screw starters
utility knives
12" & 18" pipe wrenches
moisture separator/air tool oiler setup
pocket knives
Wiley-X sunglasses
ear muffs
safety glasses
soldering stations (these were $680 ea.)
We tried to get the boss to OK a new laser etcher, but got denied. Maybe next time.
Snap-On:
Air hose reel
electrical cord reel
misc. pliers
screw starters
utility knives
12" & 18" pipe wrenches
moisture separator/air tool oiler setup
pocket knives
Wiley-X sunglasses
ear muffs
safety glasses
soldering stations (these were $680 ea.)
We tried to get the boss to OK a new laser etcher, but got denied. Maybe next time.