Member postings for FMES

Neil,

I expect you have already looked at this : **LINK**

Regards

Lofty

Always gives me some entertainment watching someone trying to unload a trolley full of shopping into the boot of their car when they have reversed into a double lined bay, and someone has parked an SUV etc directly behind them.

I probably gave some of the same entertainment to others when having parked the 'Disco' nose in at ASDAs, two cars parked so close to me I couldn't open the doors, had to clamber in via the rear door - couldn't have done that if I'd gone in stern first.

I wouldn't have minded but I parked in the most remote part of the car park with no other cars anywhere near me at the time.

Goes to prove that if you park in the middle of a deserted carpark, someone will always come and park next to you.

Regards

Lofty

Whats wrong with the 'bay'? these work fine : **LINK**

and in the size you require

Regards

Lofty

Edited By FMES on 15/03/2018 15:01:13

Sad to hear the news this morning that Stephen Hawking has passed away peacefully at his home in Cambridge, aged 76.

Farewell to a great mind.

I asked one of the ancient and wise today, and apparently its to do with the cutting load being placed on the gibs during longitudinal cuts and not the compound slide screw thread when said compound is at 90 degrees to the bed.

Amazing really that after all these years we just took it for granted, and never bothered asking the question.

Regards

Lofty

One of these will crop them off square, **LINK** just a burr to clean off.

Sorry I couldn't find a UK pic

Regards

Lofty

A current UK advert for washing detergent capsules states 'Always keep away from children'

I see no reason to disagree

Regards

Lofty

Taught by the Royal Navy many years ago, it was always a requirement to leave a machine in a certain state on the completion of training.

The top (compound) slide was always left at 90 degrees to the bed, no reason given - it just was!

Just imagine how untidy it would look if 130 odd lathes were all left in different states.

Can't bring myself to leave it in any other condition today.

Regards

Lofty

Thats why its good to always read the rest of the post, does save some embarrasment.

From one who speaks from experience

Regards

Lofty

Brilliant, thanks.

Lofty

If you are into bizarre humour, watch a film called 'Idiocracy' - it will explain all in the first few minutes of the film.

Regards

Lofty

Or one of these, throat size to suit your broaches **LINK**

Regards

Lofty

Yup, they were for 'Holdtite' taps **LINK**

Or: **LINK**

and the purpose of the jumper is to prevent back flow

Edited By FMES on 07/03/2018 06:21:35

Never found a need personally, and you would be altering the original design of the boiler which is often frowned upon by the Boiler Inspectors.

Regards

Lofty

Hi James,

As a 7 1/4 gauge loco you won't really have a problem with it pulling, my 5" Sweet pea will happily tow three truck loads of kids both big and small, best record was 18 on a flat track, different kettle of fish stopping it.

All of the marine boilers are relatively easy to construct, and steel boilers steam just as well as copper in the bigger sizes, of course you do have to look after them more.

All the best with your project

Regards

Lofty

Good morning Gary, and welcome,

Are you a member of the Bransbury Park Club?

I agree with Jason, Our Harrison M300s recommend making a low feed rate selection and then:

3 hours @ 540Rev/min

2 hours @ 800 Rev/min

1 hour @ 1200 Rev/ min

1/2 hour @ 1700 Rev/min

so you can make a good judgement for your particular machine

Regards

Lofty

I only work with Admiralty Standard.

Thats right Andrew, and I've seen many an example of gudgeon (wrist) pins in small two stroke engines well worn where in contact with the bronze, mainly due to the bronze picking up the fine metallic particles as parts wear and becoming quite abrasive.

BUT, bronze on a leadscrew is preferred as it will wear better as the cyclic operations are considerably less than a small engine, brass will also tend to 'squash up' giving a more sloppy fit over time.

Regards

Lofty