Member postings for Roger Provins 2

Dunno, all I can say is it's a bin job if it stops. I couldn't get mine repaired anywhere.

I used to listen to the Test matches, all day long, on the LW. Do they still do that?

Since retirement I have less time than when I was working.

Rog

I live in an area with superb DAB reception. all the signal bars are at maximum without an external aerial, unfortunately since my Pure Evoke 3 broke (and no one will fix it) I don't have a DAB receiver. With internet radio I can't see me buying another and if I did it most certainly wouldn't be a Pure after their total lack of help - even communication.

Rog

Edited By Roger Provins 2 on 11/01/2016 16:15:30

You could have a look at the RDG gift page - might give you an idea.

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Edited By Roger Provins 2 on 10/01/2016 14:10:21

Many manufacturer's original and replacement cartridges are chipped to limit printing but re-manufactured one can be had where all this nonsense is switched off. Also on the web there is information on ways to override even manufacturer's chipped cartridges.

I run my printers on third-party replacements and the prints are every bit as good as those done with the original genuine ones

.... to another one?

Or put another way. Do you have several (many) build projects running concurrently?

It's fine as is for me. I wouldn't want a journal just full of learned articles. I do enjoy some lighter content amongst the more serious stuff. Plain facts are easy enough to find on the web.

What I would like is the forum cranky software sorted out!

Edited By Roger Provins 2 on 08/01/2016 10:18:25

This is something I must tackle. I have a great many files but many (most) are worn out, it's time they were recycled and I bought some nice new ones but I keep putting it off. Seeing those 4" Vallorbes at Axminster I think I'll make a start by getting a set of those as I know I'll use them all and it'll spur me on to sorting out a list of what I need of the larger ones. That's the plan anyway

I bought a small cased set of twist drill bits from Irwin 1.5-10mm and modified them all (except the two smallest) for brass. Took just s few minutes and now drilling brass is a pleasure.

View this YouTube...

Edited By JasonB on 06/01/2016 20:16:32

I went for this little one ..

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Thanks, the Sherline publication answers all of my questions. Nice as it is I can't afford or justify the spend on Sherline rotary at the moment so have gone for a much cheaper Warco one which will at least get me going and maybe I'll then better be able to know what bigger and better mill I need to aim for in the future.

Either that or I'll go back to stamp collecting.

Thanks to everyone for the great inputs.

Thanks everyone for all the replies.

Michael et al,

It's a "micro mill" I suppose. It's a Proxxon BFW 40/E Mill/Drill Motor and Controller. A toy I guess compared to the machines folk here have but works quite well for the miniature things I do.

It is very similar to this but with a much more substantial and stronger stand and xy table. There is about 40cm maximum headroom between table surface and machine collet chuck. I would post a photo but I'm not at my workshop location for a couple of days.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/proxxon-mill-drill-complete-system-718225?gclid=CJXRp_O7lcoCFUJmGwodhEkJWA

Edited By Roger Provins 2 on 06/01/2016 15:28:53

Thanks David, that's what I thought but just wanted to make sure.

Thanks Michael, I'll have a search through previous rotary table threads. As for my "other" posting, it seems to have developed a life of its own probably because I didn't express my self properly in the first place. I'll certainly investigate stepper motors if get a rotary table but I'm going to have a rethink about the whole business first.

Rog

Rotary tables come with a variety of slot arrangements. Which would be best to buy as a starter for a beginner (me) with only a small mill and making model engines?

I know you weren’t John, if it sounded that way I'm sorry.

Referring back to earlier posts by several members: I actually agree with a lot that been said and I'm not anti CNC at all it's just that having worked with computers and programming a good chunk of my life now I'm retired I really don't want any more

Hi Nick, I'm just up the road a bit in Gloucester (Tuffley). I'm fairly new to metal working but been woodworking most of my life and I find many of the skills needed are similar. Having fun anyway.

Rog

With the greatest respect John you have depicted one live style, probably yours, but this is not representative of us all. Certainly bears not relationship to mine.

I can still mange 10 hours a day when needed, I'm 73.

Have only one car not two and the rain cleans that.

Never had rented accommodation.

Never had a two up two down.

Never had to skive off to a shed, my wife never complains – she has her own hobbies.

Never shop at Ikea or Dunhelm.

Never have watch TV if I don't want to and I can't imagine my wife watch Eastenders or other crap.

So, as has been said, we're all very different.

Rog