Member postings for Neil Wyatt

It's rather sad... my Dormers are so nice, I tend to use cheaper drills so that the Dormer ones stay sharp... 🤣

Neil

My understanding is all is well with JB and Jenny.

Just as an aside, the post office strikes are causing a lot of people issues. I know people who have suspended sales of craft items on Etsy and eBay shops over Christmas as, despite the hit to their sales. This is because they know mail delays can cause huge damage to their feedback and seller status!

Neil

It shows how infrequently the flange touches the rail.

Isn't it obvious?

It's an Acme Octo-Lathe.

So called because it is used to turn figure-of-eight shaped work, with the centre of each lobe held by a different chuck.

Neil

I think Simon has written for Model Engineer so an email to [email protected] could be passed on.

If anyone has permission to pass on details to Martin, please do is by message no on an open forum post.

Thanks

Neil

No always... my dad wrote me a much smaller cheque about a year ago as I'd bought something on his behalf.

The bank bounced it as signature not matching. They wouldn't allow it to be resubmitted even after talking to him. It was the first cheque he'd written for years and said there was no point in them getting a new signature on file as by the time he writes the next one he'll be even older and his signature will be even more random.

In the end, we sorted it in other ways.

Neil

It's always worth looking at CPC. CPC often has a lower minimum order quantity and the price per unit is sometimes cheaper. In the past, it's paid to split an order beyween Farnell and CPC!

Note: Farnell prices reflect being able to access traceability/QA certificates etc. required for critical applications etc. which are not required for domestic/hobby use.

Neil

The wooden wheels are geared (with conventional spur gears) to move at a 2:1 speed ratio to simulate driving in a tight circle.

Neil

A short video of Bob Reeve's differential demonstrator using shop-made bevel gears as described in his recent articles in Model Engineers' Workshop.

<Bumpety bump>

Don't miss out!

The Forum Fairy has waved its magic wand.

I discover that, perhaps due to my change of email, I have run low on readers' tips!

So... if you have a great but simple workshop tip you have a great chance of being a winner.

Email me 100 to 200 words and 2-3 photos.

No guarantees but I'm looking for a winner in the next few days and if you don't get chosen your tip will be kept for possible use in a later issue.

Thanks

Neil

We have £30 in gift vouchers courtesy of engineering suppliers Chester Machine Tools for each month's 'Top Tip'. Email your workshop tips to [email protected] marking them 'Readers Tips', and you could be a winner. Try to keep your tip to no more than 600 words and a picture or drawing. Don’t forget to include your address! Every month I'll choose a selection for publication and the one chosen as Tip of the Month will win £30 in gift vouchers from Chester Machine Tools. Visit www.chesterhobbystore.com to plan how to spend yours!

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I can see that from the photos

The dehumidifier seems to help keep frost at bay with good insulation.

Very much! Clears my brain even if I don't get much done.

Neil

I stored my workshop in a container for 18 months.

I had minimal problems, but I:

Out as much as possible into sealed plastic boxes (in dry weather)

Used anti-rust treatment on slideways, and used water dispersing oil on less critical items.

Wrapped machine tools in many metres of VCI paper.

Put a large tub of dehumidifier crystals in the container.

Avoided opening the container in wet weather.

Opened it for a change of air about once every month or two.

Hope that's useful,

Neil

Mid-range stainless non-magnetic ones.

Beware those whose tips are too fine, they soon splay.

Neil

My brothers are taking me to Bovington Tank Museum later in the week as a post-birthday celebration. Last time the three of us went the youngest was little more than a babe in arms and stayed in the car with his nan!

My other brother remembers seeing attempts to start one of the WWI tanks, I just remember lots of tanks...

Yes, I am as excited as the little kid was back in 19-mumble.

Neil

New on me!

Neil

Remember being plunged into darkness - "shilling's gone!"

Neil