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Member postings for Frederic Frenere

Here is a list of all the postings Frederic Frenere has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.

Thread: Increasing cost of entry into model engineering
27/07/2018 16:47:47
Yes Paul! It's about making enough money to survive and for us, getting a tool or a part we can make justification spending some of our money on. Yesterday the shop owner was sorry about the internet seller, he is out of business. Today the internet seller is sorry because his customers have found a way to cut him out. Tomorrow another way.
But I am sorry, I am the horse and the door is open. I have wandered far.
Is it more expensive to make a home shop now? I think no.
In 1973 my lathe might have paid for a small car. Maybe 14000FF Also English lathes are often bought with terms, if you look in the old Model Engineer. Much more than most could afford.
Fred.
27/07/2018 16:12:13
Again my friends, that is business! So the guy makes a buck from my viewing each week? I say good luck. He takes the time to make the video and maybe I learn something. Did you never pay to watch a movie? It costs me nothing.
Tell me that a well known trader never gave a magazine journalist a gift of something he reviews? You can not, Fred is not so easy to fool!
My friends, somebody makes money in nearly all aspects of life. Like the guy says, if it looks like an honest test and he is working the part, then why not buy? I did and I'm a happy man. If it breaks or you think it's not hard enough, don't buy!
This is competitive business. If it's too hot, don't cook.
I believe that the supplier has to make a living, but so have we. So has the old guy he put out of business. Home shops are expensive, but so is golf, and motorcycles and other pass times. This guy saved me money. I don't have a problem.
Fred.
27/07/2018 13:55:43
Mr Carl Wilson makes a point of sense in this debate.
I like to watch every week a certain YouTube. I like the contents, it is similar to my own efforts. So this guy reviews products from various sources. Bangood is one, welding products is another. I like this guy, he seems ok. Every review he makes the point, this stuff is free. I don't pay. Then he spends maybe two hours to make and edit a 30 mins video? To get a 30euro tool for free? This guy is genuine. I send him something, he sends me something. Other viewers do the same. Maybe meet the guy at a show and say hello. Do I trust this guy? I bought Bangood lathe tools from his recommendation. They work as good as my 200 euro tools.
I've never met Mr Ketan. I've never seen his stuff tested. Of course he is a good guy, his business is going well and he is recommended in the magazine. Is his recommendation worth more than my YouTube guy? No. Is it completely without bias? No, he sponsored the magazine articles. This is business.
Growing up, parts and tools come from Dubois. He wraps your drill bit or your part in paper, gives advice and you go home. He is ancient and does not know the internet. Now his shop is a restaurant. Supplies come from the internet, Mr Ketan fills the gap. Now with technology, people have more choices to buy. YouTube reviews are part of this.
You can't put Dubois out of business and complain about YouTube! It's business.
I hope my point isn't a sore one, no sour milk among friends! My observation.
Fred.
Thread: Warco WM250 Lathe and Warco WM18 Milling machine (Advice please)
27/04/2018 11:49:36

So glad for your resolution. I met M. Warren at Leamington and to me he seems very genuine guy.

Great news

Fred

25/04/2018 11:04:53

Did you speak to the company? They have good feedback in England and I'm sure they will wish to keep your goodwill. Good luck I hope that you get this problem solved. 

Fred

 

Edited By Frederic Frenere on 25/04/2018 11:05:35

Edited By Frederic Frenere on 25/04/2018 11:07:35

Thread: Opposed Piston Engine of Wolfgang Tepper
25/03/2018 19:10:52
Yes, I'm aware that they were two stroke diesel with blowers. Mr Tepper's design uses poppet valves contained in a central carrier ring, which also contains the spark plug (although the designer states that it will 'diesel' on ether fuels). Camshaft operates the valves via rocker arms. There are three connecting rods. It is a four stroke by definition, which clearly works as it has been completed. A very interesting project.
Fred.

Edited By Frederic Frenere on 25/03/2018 19:12:33

Edited By Frederic Frenere on 25/03/2018 19:15:36

24/03/2018 17:50:18
I have read the article in the March 2018 magazine Model Engineer in which Mr Wolfgang Tepper is describing his Opposed Piston Four Stroke and I am wishing away time until I can read the next installment!
For many years I have been mindful of such a project. There is much to interest the builder in this design of engine, with great potential to power a variety of projects.
The success of the concept is greatly proven, by Junkers and others, perhaps most famously the British Napier marine and locomotive 'Deltic'.
I hope that Mr Tepper considers publishing his design for interested enthusiasts to study more closely.

Fred.
Thread: WHICH LATHE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A MYFORD PLEASE.
22/02/2018 21:41:26
Money is no object? I buy a Cazaneuve. In the real world, the V10P Maximat has served my family well and is as old as I.
Fred.
Thread: Atom Minor Mk III
21/02/2018 23:39:34
Clive,

A fine piece of work. Did you use the castings from Hemingway Kits? How do you find them for working?
Regards,
Fred
Thread: Enhancing a EMCO Maximat V10P Lathe using Electronics - ELS Et-Al...
02/02/2018 19:56:17
Interesting project Joseph and your work is very professional. I watch with interest as I have this machine also.

Fred
Thread: Hallo
28/12/2017 19:38:42
Many thanks for a warm welcome
27/12/2017 13:12:58
Hallo all,

Fred here, recently joined. My interests are older motorcycles and marine craft. I also have dabbled in the minituare world. I have a history in engineering for over 30 years, in aerospace and marine environment. Thank you for accepting me. I look forward to entering the debate. Fred.
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