Here is a list of all the postings Nick_G has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.
Thread: Help me choose a lathe to suit my hobby |
10/09/2017 21:01:37 |
. Also in between a mini lathe and the 280 / 90 sized machines you mention and still more than capable of taking the top end capacity you mention is the SC4 lathe. Our glorious leader Herr Wyatt is very soon to do an depth review of said machine I think. This would leave to quite a bit of headroom in your budget for collet chucks, tooling and perhaps even a nice DRO. Just a thought, Nick |
10/09/2017 20:40:34 |
Posted by Microbike on 10/09/2017 20:33:03:
Nick what is your view of the Axminster Engineer Series Lathes - the seem similar to WARCO but a bit less on offer. How is Axminster as a company reliable, service? etc . You are asking the wrong person TBH as I have never used any of them. (would imagine they are sold by lots of people with different badges and paint on them) - Also when it comes to model engineering I am still a relative newbie. I think Jason had a little Emco for many years and now has a 280 lathe. No doubt he will be along in a little while and give his much experienced view on how they handle making small parts. - I think collet chucks may become your best friend for the small stuff. Nick |
10/09/2017 20:23:27 |
. I have had a play (though not used) with a few Proxxon machines at my local Axminster branch. I must say I was far from impressed.! Very, very, very overpriced for what they are. I may be talking broken biscuits here but I strongly suspect that although they say they are made in Austria they originate in the far east. - Just perhaps under Austrian direction, shipped over and badged up. They seem to be of the same build quality and finish in the area's that really matter as Sieg machines but at a much higher cost. Nick Edited By Nick_G on 10/09/2017 20:24:45 |
10/09/2017 20:05:20 |
Posted by Michael Gilligan on 10/09/2017 19:55:02:
. You better believe it, Nick
I wonder what it will end up going for.? (providing it makes it's reserve) Nick |
10/09/2017 19:36:08 |
. Sounds to me as if you 'may' be best served with 2 lathes. One of a watchmakers ish size for those tiny parts and then a beefier one for the wheel hubs etc. IMHO you could do a lot worse than this puppy **LINK** for making the smaller parts. The price on that will rise from what it is now but a machine such as that you will always get your money back (unless it gets silly) should you feel the need to move it on. Nick Edit :- Michael G will be drooling over that Schaublin Edited By Nick_G on 10/09/2017 19:40:14 |
Thread: Are these Soba's really good quality? |
10/09/2017 14:31:44 |
. Is it just a drill vise or a milling vise you require.? - It makes a difference. Nick |
Thread: Clean coolant system for indoors? |
10/09/2017 14:10:53 |
Posted by Luke Blades 1 on 10/09/2017 13:08:47:
Are there any semi-quiet compressors available for this? The only compressors i've heard are much too loud but they also might be a lot bigger than what i need.
Luke
. There is amongst others a make called 'Bambi' who manufacture very quiet compressors. They get very good reviews but will make a big chunk of a hole your beer vouchers. Nick |
10/09/2017 10:53:50 |
. The 'go to' coolant / lubricant for aluminium for the hobby machinist in a home workshop is usually WD40 or paraffin applied with a small brush. The good side is that you don't need a lot of it so cleaning up during and after sessions should me manageable. The bad side is it will stink the property out. - But that may be a preferable smell to normal student digs I find when machining aluminium that ribbons and particles of swarf get EVERYWHERE. Not sure what soluble coolants are best with aluminium (others will advise) but if good housekeeping is practiced it will not get to the stage where it starts to smell. However a bin left full of kebab and pizza boxes will. Nick
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Thread: 5 ft diameter copper rings. |
08/09/2017 21:39:21 |
. Andrew that's ace.
Nick |
08/09/2017 20:46:35 |
Posted by duncan webster on 08/09/2017 20:42:51:
can you do them threepenny bit shaped using a pipe bender? . Showing your age there Duncan. We have a modern version these days. Nick (who also remembers thrupunny bits) |
08/09/2017 19:51:43 |
Posted by Andrew Tinsley on 08/09/2017 17:23:38:
I need to manufacture several rings of 5 feet diameter, in 28 mm copper pipe (domestic plumbing variety). Apart from filling with, sand, heating with a propane torch and bending around a fabricated former, is their an easier way? Andrew.
. OK I am curious as to what they are for.? Anything to do with an antenna.? Nick |
Thread: Are these Soba's really good quality? |
08/09/2017 18:48:37 |
Posted by Sam Longley 1 on 08/09/2017 18:36:17:
Posted by Nick_G on 08/09/2017 14:07:57:
Posted by Sam Longley 1 on 08/09/2017 13:18:17:
Really?? Would not have anything to do with a large delivery of tooling that recently arrived, would it??????
Edited By Sam Longley 1 on 08/09/2017 13:21:07 . I also mentioned ARC in a positive light and I have not had a box of goodies from them. ........................ Yet. Besides. Jasons deliveries ain't all free apple pie. One would never suggest anything otherwise. By the way have I ever mentioned that I reckon Colchester lathes are the absolute best in the world & I recommend them to anyone. I also do the lottery !!!!!!
. Colchester lathes are good. Very good. But I am sure that if Colchester made machine vices (which is what the OP was about) then I am sure they would almost certainly be up there with the best. **Now just watch Michael G find a link from somewhere that they did actually make machine vices at some point. Nick |
Thread: Setting Zero on Mitutoyo digital micometer |
08/09/2017 18:05:57 |
Posted by Neil Wyatt on 08/09/2017 17:59:07:
is to briefly short the battery terminals, Neil . When the battery has been removed of course. Nick |
Thread: Are these Soba's really good quality? |
08/09/2017 17:13:16 |
Posted by SillyOldDuffer on 08/09/2017 16:35:35:
Sam, don't blame me! My only faults are cannibalism and unlimited fornication. Dave . ????????????????? And since when has either of those been considered a bad thing. ............. Now what shall I have for dinner. Nick |
08/09/2017 14:07:57 |
Posted by Sam Longley 1 on 08/09/2017 13:18:17:
Really?? Would not have anything to do with a large delivery of tooling that recently arrived, would it??????
Edited By Sam Longley 1 on 08/09/2017 13:21:07 . I also mentioned ARC in a positive light and I have not had a box of goodies from them. ........................ Yet. Besides. Jasons deliveries ain't all free apple pie. Like most things in this world there is a price to pay along the way. ARC is a well established long running business. Not a charity. In other words don't let your imagination run away and manufacture scenarios. As it happens I was chatting to Ketan the other day. He seems to be of the opinion that he is still on the debt side to Jason. Nick Edit :- I was typing while Sam had already posted. Edited By Nick_G on 08/09/2017 14:09:35 |
08/09/2017 10:06:26 |
. What size are you looking for and is it for just drilling or milling also as that can alter the price considerably. Either way ARCeurotrade (clickable advert on this page) do quality value for money items (that I personally can vouch for) that will probably fit your needs and budget. Nick |
Thread: Cowells lathe |
08/09/2017 09:25:41 |
. I don't know much about the Cowells lathe other than to cast admiring glances at photographs of them. But I do know that all HSS stock is not equal.! Such a nice lathe deserves the best HSS tool bit stock, so be careful where and what you purchase. Eclipse I know to be a good brand but others will advise more than me. I would also say that HSS is 'probably' the way to go for such a small lathe as when correctly ground and sharp the loadings are much lower than using insert tooling. Nick |
Thread: Something Else Exciting is also on it's way |
07/09/2017 00:27:37 |
. Hey Jason. Is there a 12.3 mm drill bit in this lot.? If so you had better check it's tolerance with that 150 mm ruler. Nick |
Thread: Trade description |
07/09/2017 00:08:23 |
Posted by Vic on 06/09/2017 22:55:58:
For my purpose the size is fine, I just wish it was marked 12.3
. . I think even these puppies have a tolerance. And different latitudes and designations of tolerance at that don't they. So if I were to purchase a H7 tolerance reamer marked 12.30mm what +/- could it actually be.? But if you are such a perfectionist should you not be buying drill bits specially designed for wood as they have a different geometry I think. Nick
Edited By Nick_G on 07/09/2017 00:17:02 |
06/09/2017 16:44:50 |
Posted by Vic on 06/09/2017 15:17:10:
. I take it the the ' Nick |
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