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- Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:04 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: I Think I Need Some Soft Jaws
- Replies: 12
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Re: I Think I Need Some Soft Jaws
Here's an option for a soft jaw chuck if you have an old 3J chuck you don't mind butchering. Take jaws out, anneal (couple of hours in my log burner & left to cool in the ashes), turn off the steps, tap for cap screws (size depends on chuck size). Part off suitable slices of hex bar, drill clear...
- Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:45 pm
- Forum: Milling Machines
- Topic: Show us your milling machine!
- Replies: 363
- Views: 342595
Re: Show us your milling machine!
Here's my old (c1950s) Fritz Werner, looks like a paint job is due... http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/remark/pages/workshop/images/werner.jpg This will have to do untill the Aciera comes along. Also managed to find room for this BCA jig mill. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/remark/pages/workshop/images/bca.jp...
- Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:16 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steam Rocket Powered Kick Sledge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2345
- Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:02 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Lathe Compound Slide Positon/Usage
- Replies: 37
- Views: 13446
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:49 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Movie: The Train
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9207
The Train
Burt also pours a mean white metal bearing in the film...
I also understood that he was in the circus, he seemed at home in 'The Greatest Show On Earth'.
Mark
I also understood that he was in the circus, he seemed at home in 'The Greatest Show On Earth'.
Mark
- Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: how to locate tmcd "Tim"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5950
- Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: how to locate tmcd "Tim"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5950
- Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: how to locate tmcd "Tim"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5950
Still on the right side of the grass (just!) Been a bit busy laying patio slabs, looking after grandchildren (little treasures), trip to Spain on the old 45 for a bit more sunshine before snuggling down for the winter. Managed to get a few hours in the workshop on the latest project - a rose engine....
- Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making a small form tool
- Replies: 8
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Here's a few I have made over the years, some made from old files, others from gauge plate. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/remark/pages/Temp/images/formtools.jpg The forms are for various items - mini air fittings, drawer knobs, balls etc. Easy to make, file up the shape in annealed material (adding som...
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saved another £200
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2173
It's always a nice feeling to be able to save a few pennies with the kit in the workshop rather than just playing with the toys. Congratulations on finding a way to make those double-ended clamps work. Yes, they are a bit of mixed blessing, as bought they need a bit of fettling to make them half-way...
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saved another £200
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2173
Saved another £200
Back in March 2008 I posted regarding repairing my specs. Well they died on me again, different problem, my original 'fix' is still holding up. This time one of the bolts (looks about 14 BA.) snapped off the frame. Looking the complete nutter with driving glasses+reading glasses+headband magnifyer I...
- Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving a Hole in Wood, or Why I'm Learning to be a Machinist
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4913