Member postings for Dave T

Quinn invariably copies a lot of of Joe Pie's stuff on YT and, just as regularly makes a mess of it

I'll give it 2 days before BH copies it

My 2016 Octavia VRS was a straight swap, no fiddling needed at all (according to a VAG specialist) - no problems

Starrett are using more and more chinese stuff now unfortunately

Tend to favour carbide myself

Red, Blue, Yellow phase colours went out more than 15 years ago. Now it's Brown Black Grey.

Edited By Dave T on 18/09/2022 15:10:42

Look like Rectus style connectors to me

I have been with VM (and prior companies) for over 30 years - BB only is £48. The problem that I have is that all other companies can only supply less than an 1/8 of the D/L speed that VM provide, despite claims (lies) otherwise.

I'm not sure why this VM stitch-up is the case, but it is

It's issue: 290 (Feb 2020) page 34 - Cheers

Noel,

Have you got a reference to which issue number? or month/year obviously

I shall have a look, thanks

Thanks Mike,

As I (very) recently let my subscription lapse, it looks like I've missed out - Thanks anyway

Dave T

Hi All,

How do I go about obtaining a copy of an article from Issue 76? (2001) The article is by Peter Rawlinson and it entitled 'Powered down-feed for milling machine quill'

It's something I'm planning, and don't want to re-invent the wheel

Thanks

Dave T

Hi Dennis,

I extracted the tap a while ago, to remove the remains of the white casing. My problem is that new white casings are impossible to obtain - maybe if I had a lathe I could make one! I would probably make one out of brass if I had the talent and a lathe that worked

The watch glass and aluminium ring disappeared due to the white plastic body disintegrating - I either need the full assy. or an alternative such as I suggested - When I have a working lathe, I can spin up a plug (or 3D print one) to blank the orifice.

Hi All,

I own the above, which has an oil reservoir cast into the headstock. The sight glass/oil windows is irreparable, and significantly rarer than unicorn teeth, i.e completely unobtainable. Do you think it's feasible to add a drip oiler into the lid of the reservoir and control the lube feed from there? It would be easy to mill up a new lid and add an oiler, but I want to know that it has a reasonable chance of working!

Cheers

Dave

Any use?

https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/measuring-and-test-equipment/rules-and-measures/300mm-flexible-rustless-rule-round-end/p/ZT1015249X

Nothing attached (in my experience) - It should tell you in the VFD manual

Edited By Dave T on 31/12/2021 14:25:10

Have always hated driving - always loved my big bikes until a few years ago

A BIG thank you to Robin regarding this problem of mine. Not only did he provide a more than adequate lathe, he provided tea, biccies and toilet facilities over 2 days for me and my pal, Alan.

An altogether fine fellow MUCH appreciated Robin

Just got to work out how to mill the pockets with the Mill in bits now

Thanks all