Made the decision not to order a new Myford lathe.

There was an engineer who had an exceptional gift for fixing all things mechanical. After serving his company loyally for over 30 years, he happily retired.

Several years later the company contacted him regarding a seemingly impossible problem they were having with one of their multi-million dollar machines. They had tried everything and everyone else to get the machine fixed, but to no avail. In desperation, they called on the retired engineer who had solved so many of their problems in the past. The engineer reluctantly took the challenge.

He spent a day studying the huge machine. At the end of the day, he marked a small "x" in chalk on a particular component of the machine and proudly stated, "This is where your problem is".

The part was replaced and the machine worked perfectly again. The company received a bill for $50,000 from the engineer for his service. They demanded an itemized accounting of his charges.

The engineer responded briefly:
One chalk mark: $1
Knowing where to put it: $49,999

It was paid in full and the engineer retired again in peace.

Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.

There is a seperate thread for the myford and its cost .

I have got the message that it is over priced, have decided against it so thank you one and all.

Anybody know a good joke, apart from the cost of a myford, so we can get this thread back on track please ?

One afternoon, an engineering student was riding across campus on a shiny new bike. He ran into a friend of his, also an engineering student, who said, "Wow! That sure is a great bike. Where did you get it?"

"Well, the darndest thing happened," said the first engineering student. "A girl came riding up to me and got off the bike, threw off all her clothes, and said that I could have anything that I wanted."

"Wow," remarked his friend. "That's great. Good move. Her clothes probably wouldn't have fit you anyway."

What is the definition of an engineer? Answer: Someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had, in a way you don't understand.

Not funny.

The West Lothian question,^[1] also known as the English question,^[2] refers to whether -- etc.

Dougie - try wikipedia

Cannot add any more as Neil recently told me that posts about politics, sex, etc, etc , were not allowed.

Wanted: MEW

Date added: 25/02/2018 11:50:27

• Category: Books
• Price: Between £5.00 - £5.00

I would like to buy Issue 219 of MEW. Failing that could someone scan an article therin? Any costs would be reimbursed wit interest! Thanks, Andrew

I admit to being a PMR fan and am just starting on a replica of their workshop as shown on their website, eight machines. engine, boiler etc.

Would be good to see a PM picture thread of any of their models.

Thanks

BB

Edited to say I did ask PM if ok with them,  More than surprised to receive a fully dimensioned drawing of their own site one complete with a fully  itemised list of all the pulleys, shafting etc that would be needed, Well pleased.

Workshop is 48 inches long by 18 inches wide by 12 inches high

Edited By Billy Bean on 24/02/2018 21:15:49

Edited By Billy Bean on 24/02/2018 21:18:10

Thanks for posting - looks good.

BB

Neil PM sent

A very sincere thank you to all for the replies - lots of good advice - lots to take on board and think about.

BB

Interesting video Mick - thanks for posting - the bolts instead of screws is a big improvement which I have in mind now.

Link to fittings is interesting H  thanks. Will bear your comments in mind when get to that stage.

BB

Edited to say the drill comes with bevel gears and rack as finished items which is good news.

Edited By Billy Bean on 23/02/2018 21:35:38

Many thanks Jason - that was indeed a quick reply and just what I needed to know

All sorted

BB

Long admired the PM Research 1/12 scale machine tools - eight in total.

P M Research have a nice model workshop on their website showing all tools with overhead lineshafts etc.

Asked if they would mind if I made a copy of their workshop as I just needed to order the last two kits and the lineshafts etc.

Outstanding reply.

Sent me a fully dimensioned drawing of their workshop, Then came the full list of tools needed for each model, tap size, die size etc. This was followed by a fully itemised list of all the items needed to build as displayed plus quantities and cost per item and total cost.

The castings are superb - hardly need touching.

Just google P M Research - they do some excellent stationary engine kits, boilers etc , well worth a look.

BB

Edited By Billy Bean on 23/02/2018 19:44:20

If anybody has these volumes would be grateful if they could send me a PM, please.

i think they are around the 1982 -3 period.

Reason for asking - would like to know which issues a particular model was described in so I know which issues to source on the internet.

Thank you.

BB

Edited By Billy Bean on 23/02/2018 16:00:01

Swarfy - found time to read you profile - very interesting. Same type of apprenticeship as yourself - the electronics in my case being ASW on aircraft.

Swarf, Mostly!

Thanks reply.

Up to my ears in it with house move so will read fully later especially profile.

Quick scan of above - on a lighter note - please do not  move house

BB

Edited By Billy Bean on 21/02/2018 12:46:32