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I am 62 and my resting heart rate is around 45! Does that mean I am going live to over a 100?

I was always taught to dress the wheel after mounting.

Imperial bearings are just as readily available as metric bearings. I have no trouble getting them and I am sure the Americans haven't yet switched to metric?

I use green rizlas and they are about 1 thou thick.

Tom Senior Large planer

M7 is very common on Bugattis among other odd threads.

Our troops who were wounded in Afghanistan suffer a similar problem when put into an induced coma. When they come round they think they are still in Afghanistan when in reality they are safe in the UK. Must be pretty unsettling.

The table unbolts from the carriage, the vertical head comes off and you can remove the large motor. I don't think you can break it down any smaller.

There two meanings to the term wrought iron. One refers to the material and one refers to the method of construction.

Either will be suitable. I would thread them first. And like Thor said just leave them to cool slowly so as not to induce any hardness.

Depending on whether it was made from new mild steel or it was recycled mild steel will affect it's composition. Recycled mild steel can contain all sorts of unwanted crap including boron.

The only mild steel that I know that is made from raw iron ore is structural steel as this has to have a certificate of conformity. Where as run of the mill mild steel doesn't.

We haven't got any down on the south coast anymore!

By forging the barrels, the steel becomes much stronger and denser. Also by forging there is no chance of any drill wander.

New Hammerite is crap as the EU banned the use of chlorinated hydrocarbons which was the solvent used in the original mix.

If it's too cheap, there is normally reason!

The key should only be used for location. The drive should be taken by the clamping forces of the bolt.

On large hydraulic cylinders you will often see steady tracks machined on the outside.

Depends how you set the steady up as this can cause a taper. I normally set the job up using the tailstock to centre the job then set the steady up. Try running a clock gauge down the outside to make sure it is running parallel.

There is NO restrictions on who can work and the Police are ignorant of the guidelines if they think only essential workers are allowed to work.

The guidelines clearly state:- work from home if possible. If this is not possible you may travel to work but must observe the two metre rule.

I am still working as I am a lone worker, I have my own workshops and no one else is near me.

If the Police try to stop me from working I will be seeing them in court seeking compensation as I am not entitled to any help from the government!

Edited By vintage engineer on 10/04/2020 10:42:49

I work in the vintage car world and we deal a lot in cash especially with French and German customers!