John Schiff

Helping you do great things with surplus equipment, parts, and supplies from the worlds of science and industry.

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In other news, the MacArthur Genius Grant was announced today…

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Better than using Starlink to mine Trumpcoins

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Thomson 8107-448-016 Ball Nut with 27" Ball Screw Actuator - Unused - Obtainium Science and Surplus https://t.co/ugOEBwKbZD

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—it catalyzes creativity.
🛠️ What if a single box could unlock your next big idea? Our 20+ lb Mystery Box of Tools is more than a surprise
What will YOU build?
See It / Buy It👉https://t.co/17yPTghJmO

#tools #mysterybox #surpisebox #obtainium

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Got Fiber? Test It Like a Pro for Less Than $30!
See It / Buy It Here👉 https://t.co/0NGMfDlwwx
What if you could troubleshoot fiber optic networks with lab-grade precision—for under $30?
Tektronix FiberChamp TFC200

#FiberOptics #TechDeals #STEM

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🚀 Surgical-Grade Crafting? Yes, Please! 🚀 A Kerrison Rongeur with a 6.3mm Half-Oval Bite is more than a tool—it’s a gateway to masterpiece detail. What would YOU create?
See It / Buy It Here👉 https://t.co/YWj0DnfjQg #cooltools #obtainium #MakerLife #edge

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✨ Did you know tungsten wire (aka Wolfram) can survive 3,422°C, power electron microscopes, and even repair crosshairs? What would YOU do with 152 meters of vintage 1975 tungsten wire? 🧪🔬
See It / Buy It👉 https://t.co/t1UuAWy4QY

#TungstenWire #Wolfram #ScienceSurplus #STEM

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Vintage Brown & Sharpe Micrometer Set For Sale
See It / Buy It 👉https://t.co/2zQiDV507K
12-Piece Set, 0-300mm.
Cleaned, tested, reliable.
Ready to measure.
Perfect for machinists, engineers, or collectors who value precision over hype.
#Tools #Make #DIY

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🚰 What’s really in your water?
See It / Get It 👉 https://t.co/Wd3GbVzk3X
Nitrates and nitrites can impact health and ecosystems—but how do we test?
The Hach Water Test Kit 1408100 makes it easy. Lab-grade accuracy, DIY simplicity.
#Water #STEM #Sustainability #Science

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Flex-Appeal: Leica GST120-9 Wooden Tripod
See It / Buy It 👉 https://t.co/8k3FZa8bwE🌲Made with alpine beech wood for superior vibration dampening & flexibility. But what about the tradeoffs? Heavier than carbon fiber, yet excels in stability, service life & cachet. Thoughts?

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🔬 What's it worth to give new life to old tech? The SKC Model 222-3 Air Sampler is a low-flow pump with untested potential. Could it be the perfect project for innovators, tinkerers, or eco-conscious scientists? Let’s discuss. See It / Buy It Here👉 https://t.co/P5SkoqHRIr

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✨ Measure Voltage Like It’s 1965! ✨
👉https://t.co/GcqMfmsZKY
Vintage Leeds & Northrup Model 7556 Guarded Potentiometer—precision analog tech for science buffs & collectors. Clean, appears functional, and definitely full of retro charm!

#VintageTech #ScienceSurplus #RetroTech

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Don’t Call Me Clevis...
Crosby S-1325A Chain Coupler ≠ clevis!
Its superpower is connecting chain slings & wire rope—superior strength & durability for your heavy-duty rigging.
Got a few up for grabs for cheap. https://t.co/Ap4wjcf8lr

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@elonmusk Bro you even launch? You’re the knucklehead for thinking fireworks and gasoline constitutes anything near an explosive event.

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Never do this (in 8 simple steps)

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Updating the post from 22: “a good friend will help you move a body… a really good friend will help you move a desk.”

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A good friend will help you move a body. A REALLY good friend will help you move. #BFF #bestfriends

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Now that the ISS is an official archaeological site, shouldn’t we be pushing it outward and onward instead of paying Elon to orbit it? Asking for a friend…

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Old Asia map. Weber Costello made it. Likely 1950s. Good shape. Big. Water stains on the back. Image clean. Hang it. Learn from it. Feel history. Spark curiosity. Start conversations. Maps change. This one endures. https://t.co/mXkaHVXg7o

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DNA as the ultimate NFT? Celebrities, get ahead of the game and start selling yours now!

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There's no such thing as a "free" hot tub.