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But still why diagonally? Even a daft theory will do or I'm sticking with the idea engineers have weird shaped heads...

I was close then when I said it was for when you were having a crafty fag.

Posted by mechman48 on 30/01/2015 20:47:32:

IIRC it was there to use as an inspection mirror to see behind objects that were difficult to get at from the front.. & as I used to do on rim & face alignment to see the dti reading when it was turned to the bottom of the coupling, also used to tram mill heads when using a dti on the 'Y' axis to see the reading at the back... Oh & to check if I had any smudges or grime on my face when doing a particularly dirty job..

George.

As a devotee of wood most of that is double Dutch with a Glaswegian accent. But the last bit sounds about right.

So apart from the above excellent but unintelligible, to me, answer above we still have the question why diagonally

Apart from most people don't remember brylcreamed hair or tonic other the stuff in gin. Let alone watneys pale ale. But while this trip down memory lane, may be true. Especially if it was a lunchtime half and they were married and wanting to try chatting the barmaid up.but why still? And why diagonally? Do engineers have weird shaped heads?

I agree if you can find an apprentice nowadays. But what has maintaining tool got to do with a mirror?

The removing the eye theory is ok. But why still do it. It would save money nowadays not putting them in. As the only thing any decent employee would be doing is ringing his lawyer to see how much compensation he'd get. Chip pies don't have them and they always get stuff in their eyes.

What remove their eye or the tool I wondered if was so they could see the boss coming while they were having a crafty fag...

Hi,

Pointless question but it's bugging me.

Are engineers very vain?

Are they afraid they might miss something?

Basically why, is there always a mirror in the lid of engineers toolboxes. Especially the wooden ones. And while I'm asking why is it always on diagonally?

Like I say pointless but it is the weekend so put me out of my misery please

No sorry 85mm

I know what you mean i have the same sort of funny bone. But thankfully ive managed to find someone on ebay who can do it dont know how much yet so ill carry on thinkimg about squeasing back into my wet leather.

And at least we know what you do at the weekend

? Sorry i dont know what you are saying. Do you mean it can be bought or cuttting off?

The local laser cutter is nearly fifty miles away and im disabled. Im looking on ebay now but they all are cutouts so have starting poing cut in them andi was hopeing for something thats as nice to look at as use.

Thats the big problem and why im on here Gordon. I can't make them. The last bit of metal work i did was 30+ years ago. And me and metal came to an agreement id keep the rust at bay. And play with woid so long as metal did hassle me. Its worked brilliant up to now. Im looking for some one who can help by making me some.

Hi,

Yes it's daft question time again.

Does anyone know if they make penny washers OD 85m x ID 18mm x 10mm?

Now on the of chance that there is at least one of you brilliant people out there that's itching to say something like "you don't ned a penny washer you need a welder". What I need is two washers to make a leather maul one for each end.

So there are not being used as repair washers. But they will be under considerable force as they will need to be at least as wide as the top 75mm+. As wide as the base 50mm+. And have and internal diameter of just over ½''. And as they are going to be compressing 4'' of wet thick leather down to around 3''. Then they will need to be stronghence the guess of 10mm.

Now i doubt I can get any ready made. So can any one help me please with 4 XXXL washers please. Well 2 x 75mm and 2 x 50mm?

Thanks

Izzy

Edited By Izack Madd on 04/12/2014 16:53:48

There's just one slight problem my real names IS Izack Mark Madd...

Don't worry no offence taken as I've even had Google question it.

I think I've sort of grown into it now.

Izzy

Just for the record this is my response to Nick.

"Hi, don't worry I realised you were having fun. I even suggested to one of the other commenters perhaps we could just have you rebranded. So no hard feelings. I've had far worse comments that were meant your was just a laugh and a joke. Which I enjoyed."

Regards

Izzy

So if anyone thinks he was out of order I don't and that's all that counts as it was me it was said about. So please don't vilify him. All good fun.

Hi,

In answer to Howard. Yes a scratch built replacement would be far better. But... And these to me are big buts. I'm a wood butcher by trade and hobby. So any thing I made would by necessity be very clumsy and heavy. Also getting someone with engineering skills to make it for me as the only contact with engineers is here as I am disabled. And my disabilities mean it would be very hard for me to get the accuracy need nowadays. Also with a purpose made kit. I now at least have the main fixings to attach it to the machine, which before I didnt. And even with making one my self there comes a point where the machine and part need to meet up and fit together. Which is usually the main area of difficulty. In my younger days I wouldn't have hesitated. But now it's not possible. But you make a very valid point and I acknowledged that.

Hi, no it's when I miss the meds it gets really weird. Simply Axminster tools sell spares for their own brand machines. And as with everyone else ther machines come from China so parts for there machines may well fit other own brands. And at a fair price.

And that's before the nurse comes around with the meds

Hi,

Your friendly neighbourhood nutter here again. But this time I'm hopping to give some thing back. So don't laugh too much please

As some of you will know I'm a very raw recruit. In fact im more of a fifth columnist. As I usually stick to destroying wood.

But we all have one thing in common. When we first start out. We have lots to beg, borrow or if we must buy. And as such first purchases are own branded. Cheap, yes. Quality doubtful. Repairable... This is were I can give a little back. I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place or if you all already know. But here goes.

As I'm sure you all know own brand machines come from dear old China. Now one thing China does do well is cheap. Why? Because they all make the same thing then sell it to us. Now I've been looking around for a big part for my disc/belt sander. The side adjustable table. First of all if you like Sealy I apologise but the truth is indeed out there. They also get their machines from China. This means that their parts are interchangeable, IMO. But Sealy have one big issue ££££. They love to get your money. They quoted me £75 for the table assembly. The disc/belt sander only cost £45. So no brainier.

then out of desperation I lpstart looking out for spares or repairs. Even emailed screw fix. Mine a Titan. They admitted they don't do "ANY" spares.

So resigned to having to pay more money and get a second machine, it's still cheaper than Sealy. I started looking around at what there is.

This is when a good memory works well. I'm on Axminster tools. And notice ther "hobby" range of sanders comes from. Yes China. Same design different coat. But hang on they don't do spares as there are none on there web site. WRONG they do complete spare parts but only over the phone.

Anyway finally I'll get to the point Axminster sell generic spares, you may be lucky as I was. And the price, for the same assembly £27. Which considering the number of parts ain't bad. So if desperate try them they can only say no. But use your eyes and compare models as the Chinese stuff is in more places than you think.

Hi, thanks for all the ideas. Especially the disposable hard point saws. As if memory serves me right and things haven't changed much, only hardened at the tips hence the name. Even in the same sort of thing it's sometimes possible to buy cheap and very nasty saw from the pound shops. Which will be, I hope nasty enough that there is plenty of cheap metal for my purposes. As for Johns description it's spot on but while I want a specific shape for the first one I'm hopping to creat others as time goes on. And those I've no ideas what shoe they may be. But while I'm getting all this brilliant advice. I'm wanting to get enough to last me through til the end as they are so small.

If John Hilton, is on or looks in again I've sent you a message about the hacksaw blades, I hope. If you've not had it please let me know as I am interested.

Izzzy