Recent Purchases Picture Thread!!

[Shoduchi]

Went for the Black Friday deals and renewed my laptop. I had a Asus F3JP from 2007 and got a MSI GE72 6QD Apache Pro with 150 € discount (13%).



Specs:
-Latest 6th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 processor
-GeForce® GTX 960M graphics with higher performance
-17.3" TRUE FIREPOWER
-NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 X4 up to 2200MB/s speed(optional)
-The latest USB 3.1 SuperSpeed+ interface built in
-USB Type-C reversible plug
-Exclusive SHIFT technology boosts performance under controlled noise & temperature
-Exclusive Cooler Boost 3 Technology
-Nahimic Sound Technology delivering 360⁰ immersive audio experience
-Audio Boost 2 enhancing the gaming headset sound detail and sound stage
-Sound by Dynaudio system
-True Color Technology for increased color contrast and greater image detail
-SteelSeries Engine 3 with GameSense to personalize your play style
-Keyboard by Steelseries with full color backlighting
-Exclusive Silver Lining Printed keys
-Upgraded Killer Gigabit LAN Controller + Killer Shield + 802.11 ac
-Xsplit Gamcaster 1 year free premium license for broadcasting, recording and sharing
-Matrix Display supporting 4K output up to 2 external monitors
-Elegant brushed aluminum chassis, creating an ideal fusion of aesthetics and performance

CPU: Latest 6th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 processor
OS: Windows 10 Pro
Chipset: Intel® HM170
Memory: DDR4-2133, 2 slots, up to 32GB
Display: 17.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS panel
Graphics: GeForce® GTX 960M
Graphics VRAM: 2GB GDDR5
Storage: 2.5" SDD 1 TB 7200 rpm + 256 GB NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 X4
Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi
Audio: Sound by Dynaudio with Woofer. Exclusive Audio Boost Technology. Nahimic Audio Enhancer
Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)
Card Reader: SD (XC/HC)
LAN: Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Shield
Wireless LAN: 802.11ac
Bluetooth: Bluetooth v4.0
HDMI: 1(Support 4K@30Hz)
USB 2.0 port: 1
USB 3.0 port: 2
USB 3.1 port: 1 (Type-C)
Mini-DisplayPort: 1 (v1.2)
Mic-in/Headphone-out: 1/1
Keyboard: Full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard
AC Adapter: 120W
Battery: 6-cell Li-Ion
Dimension: 419.9(W) x 287.8(D) x 29.8~32(H)mm
Weight: 2.9 Kg (w/ Battery)

As you can guess they're worlds apart.

Due to Windows 10 Pro compatibility issues with my surround 5.1 external sound card (Creative 24-bit Live) I had to get a new Creative X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro for 61€, which sounds great. 



Same happened with the multipurpose printer Canon Pixma MP520. So got a Canon Pixma MG5750 for 80 € with a free extra black ink cartridge (sold for 20 € there but I can get it for 14 € elsewhere).



Still setting the laptop to my taste.

[Degudodger]

Tag number 2 :)

[absolute]

A sexy tangle free hose for daily foaming 



And a ebay lance/foam gun thingy



Snow Foam, Krystal Kleen from Liquid Elements

[grey golfster]

Could you do me a linky for the foam gun thingy please? Let me know how it goes too? I have excellent water pressure, at volume, so hope one of these will save getting the pressure washer out.

[MPS]

[dazza]

I have no idea how to use it . Hopefully i can get it in the garage without the wife seeing it. 

[rich83]

I have no idea how to use it . Hopefully i can get it in the garage without the wife seeing it. 

You git. I've wanted a lathe for ages.

[dazza]

I have no idea how to use it . Hopefully i can get it in the garage without the wife seeing it. 

You git. I've wanted a lathe for ages.

I will let you know if i spot any bargains.

[lukemk5gti]

I have no idea how to use it . Hopefully i can get it in the garage without the wife seeing it. 

I miss using these! We got a grant a good few years back and upgraded the two manual lathes for a CNC and a laser cutter.

What I would give to own that laser cutter again 

[dazza]

I miss using these! We got a grant a good few years back and upgraded the two manual lathes for a CNC and a laser cutter.

What I would give to own that laser cutter again 

Looking forward to cleaning it up and creating some swarf. I may try building a cnc plasma cutter one day, Laser cutter would be better though.

[lukemk5gti]

I miss using these! We got a grant a good few years back and upgraded the two manual lathes for a CNC and a laser cutter.

What I would give to own that laser cutter again 

Looking forward to cleaning it up and creating some swarf. I may try building a cnc plasma cutter one day, Laser cutter would be better though.

What are you going to make first?

I think the first thing I made was a set of pawns for a chess board 

[Shoduchi]

Because my Ed. 30 is too low (~13-14 cm) for my Pro-Lift jack (15 cm minimum) I had to order a pair of car ramps...



Fortunately I found ones cheap enough for the times I'm going to use them: 26,35 €.

[dazza]

What are you going to make first?

I think the first thing I made was a set of pawns for a chess board 

I need some pipe fittings for the tig cooler i'm building.

Chess pieces would be interesting.

[r5gtt]

Another mod to add to the list of things to fit  because I'd rather have an FMIC
600x300x75mm

[Shoduchi]

Ordered new wheel locks bolts for my OZ Ultras. They use radius seat bolts and I got conical seat bolts with the wheels. I ended up not returning the wheel lock bolts because my new Team Dynamics can use them. Fortunately just one incorrect bolt didn't make any issue during the track days.