Member postings for Simon B

Many thanks Sandy,

message sent

simon

Doh! Fingers working faster than brain I'm afraid!

S

Terry,

Thanks for this - I was under the understanding all points were for oil and the only applicatrion of grease was onto the gears directly? Have I got this wrong?

Simon.

Folks,

As an ambitious newbie I'd love to settle into a live steam traction engine as a project. No pre-conception on size / type scale but I'd really like to do some background reading on what it takes etc.

I have some turning / milling skills, less so on brazing etc but have the general concepts and am willing to learn!

So - is there a definitive tomb or one that promised the earth but delivers little so to avoid?

Thanks

Simon

Some photos to see what I mean:

Edited By Simon B on 26/11/2012 20:48:21

The knowledge here is really scary - instant and spot on!

John, yes they do! Unless you are going to tell me they are a real rarity and worth a fortune, do you know off hand if they share a common bore in which case I could get a keyway machined?

Thanks, Simon

Another question - sorry and thanks!

My ML7 has raised nipple oil points on the countershaft / drive area but almost flush oil points on the saddle / slides etc.

I don't have an oiler yet - do I need two to cope with the different geomety of the points as raised nipple types on the saddle would be a pita + I can't see an easy way of removing the old ones as they are flush with no means of applying any torque to them.

As ever, help appreciated.

Simon.

Edited By Simon B on 24/11/2012 10:21:09

The ML7 I have came with 4 or 5 change wheels of varing size - ok so far.

However, they are all plain bore, none have a keyway. Does this sound correct?

Simon

Hi there, in an ever moving on-line world, are there any physical shops with staff who know their stuff in the Bristol / Glos / Bath area.

I am a newbie and have just bought a nice ML7 but need tooling / lubricant / oiler / some materials / general consumables etc etc to get me going.

Thanks

Simon

Hi Folks,

Does anyone know if it is possible to get a replacement plastic 'bell' for a ML7 oiler -(original dome shape rather than current cylinder).

I have one that is cracked so does not hold oil but seems OTT to throw the whole unit for the sake of a couple of quid piece of plasitc!

Thanks,

Simon.

Edited By Simon B on 19/11/2012 08:39:49

Edited By Simon B on 19/11/2012 08:40:30

As a newbie I'm wondering who produces the 'go-to' catalogue. I do quite a lot of woodworking and Axminster is has really got the hobby / small business market sewn up. Who is the equvalent in model engineering space.

Two answers ok - is there an on-line only king? I really want a paper catalogue as imo, on-line only is fine if you know exactly what you need but sometimes I quite like to browse (sad I know).

THanks

Simon.

Hello all,

This is my first post here so please be gentle with me.

I would like to buy a ML7 but would like to know what to look for when looking at lathes for sale. I have picked up the condition is more important than age advice but what should I look for and how do I tell a gleaming example from a pup that's going to give me more headaches than my experience can sort out?

Are there any 'must have' options that would make the buy / walk away decision?

By way of background, I plan to use the lathe for making small modelling tasks (small traction engine ultimate goal but much learning first I'm sure).

Any help / advice really appreciated.

Simon