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The fun of getting cheap parts from unreputable sources

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Dust

The fun of getting cheap parts from unreputable sources
January 26, 2023 07:24AM

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Can you see the issue between these two "identical" parts?

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the_digital_dentist

Re: The fun of getting cheap parts from unreputable sources
January 26, 2023 09:09AM

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Buy cheap, buy twice!

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VDX

Re: The fun of getting cheap parts from unreputable sources
January 26, 2023 01:48PM

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... or more spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

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NewPerfection

Re: The fun of getting cheap parts from unreputable sources
March 02, 2023 04:51PM

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While more expensive stuff is more reliable, stuff like this still happens. I've had aerospace fasteners come without threads, and they cost 5 USD or more per each for 1/4" (~M6) bolts!

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