Discoveries in the Physics & Astronomy shop | Science, curiosities, and surprises
Approximately half a gallon – the classic method of fastener measurement – of 3/8″, 8-32 thread pan head slotted screws. For $2.00, that’s a pretty good deal… assuming you have a plan for all of those.
Do you have a plan for all of those?
Bins of old stuff, acquired because we might find some of it useful before it heads to the scrap heap. And we do, we really do.
But when it comes to unsorted bins of fasteners and other bits, loaded with so many sizes and threads and styles? Fills you with dread until you remember there’s a bin for scrap metal recycling.
Stickers adhered to boxes of old chemistry equipment.
“For Laboratory Use Only / Not for use by children 12 and under”
Seems somewhat arbitrary, but then again, teenagers are known for their maturity and wisdom.
No idea why this little toad decided to rest up here, but we’re in no rush to disturb. There’s another entry just around the corner.