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is there anyway of extending the 2 weeks ? When I'm at sea I dont have an internet connection so this would preclude me being able to use 360.

Cheers

ben

mmm Ate too much, didn't drink anywhere near enough

oh and I bought my self a loco

Seasons greetings to all !!!

That's a very good question Michael!

Thank you all for the ideas and pointers. I am continuing to look and gather information

Ive had first class service from nearly all of the ME suppliers, CuP Alloys being one at the top of the list. However a materials supplier, who I wont mention, was a great disappointment, especially as they had been recommenended! Didn't really feel like they wanted to take my order, a not inconsiderable sum - not huge but not a pittance either!

Although delivery was when they said it would be, I had to phone 3 times to find out when they were taking payment and when I could expect delivery, which incidentaly was a week after I placed the order. Needless to say my business will go elsewhere from now on.

ATB,

Ben

Thanks for the replies/suggestions. I'll draw up the dims I've got, all nice and neat.

It is a Bulgarian lathe, approx. 12x20, original equipment for the vessel, so around 40 year old but still all good!

The sub-table idea might be worth persuing...

Evening All,

I have access to an old but serviceable ZZM Sofia C8m lathe but no milling facility. I am looking for a cross slide with T slots. Either one already available or even a custom made one, as long as it is within reason pricewise.

I have sketches with sizes if that would help with sourcing or pricing for a custom job.

Any help gratefully received,

TIA,

Ben

That would be zinc bar

The level and depth of knowledge and experience available via forums such as this one never ceases to amaze and instruct me. Thank you for the lessons!

RJW,

Good thought! Boiler was 2-3/8" dia but with the access issues I was having I am looking at going to 3-7/16".

So the motor has to either "be" the barrel or hide inside the firebox......

I tend to start building with whatever size "looks" right to find the problems then rebuild solving the problems. Weeing uphill into a hurricane is a favourite hobby of mine!

Spent most of the day elbow deep in Meccano, got so far into a traction engine only for the flexi-plates that made up the boiler to split on me. GRRR! So I have had to order some metal ones which will be rolled to the correct curve.

Also need to source a motor, 12 volt-ish, to power said TE. Any suggestions? Needs to be powerful enough to pull some weight....i.e. Me!

Hello Nick,

You're probably right, my memories are hazy to say the least!

All the best,

Ben

It is probably 22 or 23 years since I last went to this show. I almost wish I had not gone now. It seemed very small and threadbare from how I remember it but that may well be "rose tinted memories".

However, on a positive note, I got several bargains. All the traders I spoke with were very helpful and I got some, for me, excellent details pictures on the 2" Minnie on display. Now to continue the search for a 4 jaw indy to fit the Sofia c8m..........

yep, expect to get there shortly before 10....... Thanks JasonB

Going on Sunday. What's the parking like up that way? Last time I went, many years ago, I went by coach with the local MES.

if anybody every asks you to help remove the carpet from an E46 3 series BMW, politly refuse! get there in the end but just got to reinstall the dash et al tomorrow. Then take it all back out next week once the carpet is clean and dry. Im now of to sit in the corner and cry into my pint of homebrew.......

China, believe me I hate to be the one to say this but do a search. Google is your friend! the search function on here is proper pants but a google search will show you loads and loads of returns from this site and others covering the topic to some proper depth. I know because I am in the same boat as yourself.

Happy hunting!

Ben

Where please??? This has to be the worst forum I am on for searching for things!

I hope it steams as good as it looks!! I don't blame you for having a go yourself, that 2 year wait boils my water as well. I don't think my MIG is upto scratch for this kinda work but I might know someone who is.....

ATB

Ben

Been to collect a compound table....... Tomorrow the mancave gets carpet which is stage 1 of the insulation before the lathe goes in.