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Thanks, definitely retrofittable to an existing vice, they are available for various models. Agree it looks like about an inch but I wonder if that could raise it a bit high especially for the likes of filing.

Think I will hang on till I get it as it could well be higher than my existing 4 inch job anyway.

Alan

My workshop vice has done me proud over the years but it could do with a bigger jaw opening.

So as father's Day is upon us I have a Irwin Record number 5 vice one the way!

I understand a swivel base is available for this and as my existing vice swivels I think I might miss that feature but wonder how much height it adds to the vice?

Anyone got this combination or similar for ad(vice)?

Alan

That looks great, you should be proud of it!

Alan

Once again thanks. There appears to be quite a following of this type of engine and I didn't realise they started life so long ago.

I have another loco which I believe is definitely a Bing after reading the above, there is no manufacturers mark on it I can see but it is of the same sort of design as in Michael's link showing the same driving gear arrangement. This one definitely has a brass boiler and I can remember it being steamed - probably 60 years ago!

Alan

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Birmingham Dribblers! What a name, although quite appropriate I would think. Imagine filling the burner with meths, lighting it and sending it across your carpet, not sure it would comply with health and safety!

Thanks for the information, this pair are definitely tinplate and peering into the fill plug holes reveals a 'certain' amount of rust. I know my Dad painted these many years ago in good faith but in hindsight it obviously wasn't the thing to do.

At least I now know a bit about them - I used to call them Bing Tinplate Engines.

Alan

Thanks, let's have a go!

Alan

These 2 locos have been in the family for as long as I can remember but I don't know anything about them? My Dad used to describe them as tinplate engines, I don't know of them ever being steamed and would suggest that due to their age and tinplate construction it wouldn't be a good idea to try!

Haven't been able to find out anything about them, not even a photo of similar.

Can anyone shed any light on them?

(Don't seem to be allowed to put a couple of photos up but they are in my 'Tinplate Locos' album)

Alan

Many moons ago when faced with painting our new spindles white I wheeled the compressor in and sprayed them. No carpet's were fitted at the time, the spindles came out a treat but what a mess everywhere else! Only did it once!

Last time I used a roller for basically applying the paint quickly, finishing of with a good brush worked well.

Alan

I motorised my Myford VMD milling attachment and mounted it at the rear of the lathe bed as I got tired of fitting/removing it.

Yes an independent milling machine would be great - if you can allocate the space!

My album 'Myford VMD' has a few photos showing some details.

Alan

Thanks for yours thoughts, as this was the first time I have experienced this in all the time I've owned it (35 years!) I don't think it can be a major problem, although at the next saddle service it could be considered.

Alan

Thanks for your thoughts. As I didn't find any obvious reason for the tightness I guess it could be a gib screw riding up in it's countersunk hole.

Just seems strange that in all these years it hasn't occured before? Anyway all back together and running great!

Alan

My early 50's Myford although getting a fair amount of use is generally cosseted. I use a bedway protective rubber sheet fitted to the left side of the saddle to keep the lathe ways clear of debris and always clean up and oil after every use.

Today while in use I noticed the saddle was tighter than normal to move so my simple 'clean up' ended up with a saddle removal expecting to find the culprit trapped somewhere. But no, nothing untoward at all?

After a good clean up I re assembled and oiled up resulting in the usual super smooth movement, strange but we'll worth doing.

I know people knock the old Myfords but while I agree they have their limitations, set up properly looked after they can do a good job!

Alan

Been looking at hammer arresters and to me they don't look big enough? Duncan's experiences? I think I was imagining something like the size (volume) of a small fire extinguisher. Tempted to make one.

Still have the bang and thump when operating cold taps although it is different - sounds more relaxed!

Alan

Interesting! The new valve is a direct replacement for the original and does not cause any thumps or bangs when operating.

Since draining down and refilling the effect is very much less than before and now only audible with tap 'turn offs'

Think I might investigate hammer arresters as we have had this effect in the past and it has been quite violent.

Alan

Had to replace a dripping (overnight) cold water tank ball valve. Turned off mains with a valve that's located immediately beneath the tank in our airing cupboard.

Work complete turned mains back on and we were getting a 'thump' when taps turned on and a 'bang' when turned off? Quite violent.

Why?!!

Turned mains off at incoming under sink, drained everything, all taps open, wc systems, all pipes containing mains.

All taps and valves off, turned mains back on and encouraged pipes to fill working its way up to loft - all ok now -

Don't understand how a valve 5 ft away from my original valve change could have caused this.

Anyone had similar?

Alan

Oilyrag, not got a name as such just 3 rings as you see with the words Trade and Mark either side. Obviously their logo but haven't been able to track it down. Still have the box which says made in Japan. Bought it probably 35+ years ago at a MEX.

Oldmart, you could well be right regarding the O ring although it's strange the grease has only recently started to emerge?

Alan

Thanks for your thoughts.

The centre is running fine, no tight spots or free play and it is dead smooth (and accurate) it's only problem is it can now lose grease between it's moving and stationary parts. I guess an O ring has seen better days.

There is no obvious joint where it looks like it could be dismantled, hence my original question. If I can introduce grease 'through' the centre via the grease nipple on the end idea above I can at least replace the grease that is being lost.

Alan

Thanks Oldmart, I quite like that idea, at least I can replace the grease that works it's way out.

Alan

Screwcut a threaded plug to fit the end of the centre, tapped M6 through the middle for a 'push out' screw. Gripped the tapered shank in a set of soft jaws and attempted to push it apart with the M6 bolt, by Jove it's tight.

Did it up as tight as I dared but stopped for fear of wrecking it, I got the impression it was assembled but not designed to be dismantled.

It runs fine at the moment so have decided to leave well alone until it shows signs of unhappiness! I am hoping that a ring of synthetic oil I applied around the accessible joint will run into where it's needed.

Alan

So obvious I didn't think of that! A scientific approach.

Alan