Member postings for Chris Evans 6

DRO every time, I have been using lathes for 57 years and would not be without mine. So much quicker and easier to use. Just think of a simple job, a few bolts 50mm/2" long. Face the bar/zero the readout/move the carriage 50mm and set the bed stop. No measuring or guesswork, same with turning to a shoulder or parting off. I could go on but you will love the DRO.

I am happy with my stockholder supplying correctly but do tend to buy complete bar lengths. On collection the bar is cut in half for me to get in the Land Rover and marked up along it's length when I get home.

Nice and knowledgeable article Clive. My reservations against stainless are my own in not wishing to have the responsibility of a defective component.

I only ever use EN16T for spindles and would never consider EN8 for such a critical part. If folk insist on stainless maybe 316 would do but I would refuse the job.

Try phoning Andmar in Leicestershire. Very helpful for info and spares.

I made a radius/ball turning attachment loosely based on the design by the late Steve Bedair. Works well and I think if you google the plans are still available. I used odd scrap cast iron for the majority of parts and no sign of wear in 7 plus years use.

Judging by the colour it looks similar to the old "Diaform" and "Optidress" grinding wheel dressing equipment made by "PG" (Precision Grinding"

I always made my own sandwiches to take to work (retired for 7 years now)

I could never see the point/use of nail bars until an ex magistrate friend of mine explained to me they where for money laundering. A legitimate business to the authorities but a cover for profits from growing cannabis and also for the proceeds of prostitution. Always wondered if there was any truth in what he told me.

Could it be that the screws used transmitted an electronic circuit or magnetic field ? I await the experts opinions as this has intrigued me.

Crikey mechman, you where well paid. I started work in August 1963 as a toolmaker apprentice on the sum of £2-9s-11d. I remember a ten bob rise after 6 months then a pound or two a year until my time was finished at 21 years old.

Welcome along and enjoy the forum Gavin. Always fun setting up a workshop, I am down in the Midlands but there must be like minded folk near you.

Plus 1 for the Britool Expert range.

Welcome along Floyd, You knowledge will be welcome on the forum, I struggle with the electric and usually get a friend to help me.

TPKN version is very good. I am just to tight fisted to pay the price !

I use TPUN16-03-08 inserts for milling, a quick touch on a diamond wheel and they cut well.

And I have learnt something as well.

That looks well worth a visit next time I take a bike out. There are a couple of mills converted to houses local to me but nothing like as interesting.

I have a "Brandt" (spelling?) model which is the same as yours as far as I am aware. This fault happens on odd occasions and responds to turning off the power for 30 seconds.