Member postings for richard perrin

I asked for a review of the Warco 712 Bandsaw, perhaps i could have phrased the question better, yes i do want the extra capacity, i was expecting some reasoned comments on the machine not the Vitriol shown by some.

In answer to [not done it yet] as regards the throw away society i drive a 28 year old Volvo, had it from new, how many cars have you thrown away in that time.

Suggesting that i would pass a dud machine on to an unsuspecting buyer i find quite offensive, don't judge others by your own standards, i could donate it to the local Vicar for slicing cucumber for tea parties.

Thank you to those of you who did show some support.

Richard

Hi, Am contemplating buying the Warco 712 Bandsaw, fed up with my old Axminster 6 x 4, have any of you purchased this machine, your thoughts and ideas would be very helpful.

Richard

Thank You all, Think i might have a look around the local scrap yard tomorrow where i buy my scrap Alloy Wheels they are usually quite helpful.

Richard

Hi, Thank you Bazyle.

I am using oil bonded sand, tried Greensand can't get on with it, my problem nothing to do with sand quality.

Richard

Hi, Have been watching Mark Preslings U Tube videos of his sand muller build, would like to build one as i'm getting to old and weary to be mixing by hand!

any idea where i can obtain the steel tube for the roller, 170mm dia by 160 long

as you can see i only need a short length, needs to have a reasonable wall thickness, i live in Oxfordshire near Chipping Norton.

Richard

Hi John, The crucible size is A10 it needed a full one for the uprights! I will upload more photos as i progress.

Richard

Edited By richard perrin on 02/09/2020 09:46:15

Hi, Some photos of castings for the Gingery Shaper, increased height and thickness on the uprights as per Rick Sparbers Website

Hi Martin, Hadn't thought of a collar, what a good idea! will add it to the never ending to do list.

Richard

Hi Mark, I have yet to make the Graver described in the George Thomas book, he uses a 3/16" sq tool steel set in a holder with wooden handle, so I used a wood turning scraper on this De Winton Loco chimney to try it out.

Richard

Hi, This is the first time I have posted any of my items, so here goes, just completed hand turning rest for my Myford 254, the Hemmingway kit was to small so I had a go at producing my own.

Body is from scrap alloy wheels, foot casting ZL12 Zinc alloy, melted in a Myfordboy clone furnace.

Sorry about the photos I realise now that they should be landscape.

Measurements taken from G H Thomas Model Engineers Workshop Manual.

Regards Richard

Mod edit: pic rotated.

Edited By SillyOldDuffer on 17/08/2021 18:15:23

Thank you again Old School, Regards Richard

Thank you Old School, I will try one from Warco, what do you use for lubrication in the headstock / gearbox?

Many Thanks. Richard

Hi, Trying to find a supplier of Di3 Backplate for Myford 254s lathe, it has the stud fitting not camlock, the ones that I have looked at Warco etc seem to have a very shallow register. I want to fit a 4 jaw ind chuck, failing that maybe a 4 jaw with D13 fitting. any help would be appreciated.

Regards Richard

Thank you Neil & Duncan, I live in Oxon so a little to far to accept your kind offer Duncan.

I have a budget of around £300 would that be enough?

Also where can I obtain the correct oil for the gearbox, Esso Febis K68.

Thank's Again Richard

Hello, I have just purchased a Myford 254 Lathe and would like some advice on fitting a DRO and which brand to go for.

Regards Richard