Member postings for Jonathon Bywater

Got it thank you. I ve just bought it too. I m removing my reliance on chinese stuff. Dont ask why it would take too long and that lovely old machine will do well.

Thank you Brian. Your site is most useful and I ve used it many times,unfirtunately no Jones and Shipman under milling machines. Apart from tbe one advertised !

I keep seeing this advertised but cant find any info about it. It looks sturdy enough and a square column but I it s got to be ok for model engineering work without shakes and wobbles. Grateful for any help if anyone knows anything about Jones and Shipman ancient milling machines.

Thanks Jonathon

Hopefully photo will turn up!

Edited By Jonathon Bywater on 15/08/2021 16:26:54

Photo wont turn up, no idea  how to do that. Better just forget that one,sorry!

Edited By Jonathon Bywater on 15/08/2021 16:31:59

My ML 10 arrived with a lever on the countershaft and sprung motor mount,as did a Flexispeed I have.

Unfortunately its not slack enough to safely stop motor and so much fiddling and moving things for a slightly longer belt so I m going to make a clutch!

Bookbinding suppliers probably still sell it. Try Hewits.

Sorry ,had no signal for 2 days!msinly to stop oil and swarf flying at me. Most things I do a pretty small so polycarbonate would probably stop it. Never happened yet.I still wear face protection too,!

Interesting. Thank you

I think acrylic shatters to . Nice!

Thank you Russel

Wondering what clear plastic to use as machine guards. Acrylic shatters I believe so something bendable ! Thanks.

I thought I d buy a telescope direct from the German company 2 weeks ago .I asked if I would be subject to UK vat . He said YES.

The internet is as useful as it can be infuriating. After so long looking I ve found Neil s answer to a post ,he has a Chester drill, if its good enough for Neil........,bit over my price range but others similar available.

3 inches is occassional due to odd shaped things. I think finding an older' proper' cast iron one and fitting new motor is the way. Thank you for the help

Bit of advice please. I m looking for a new drilling machine on a small budget. I ve sort of whittled it down to a SIP 01701 16 -12. I

I m only really going going for that as its more than big enough and hopefully wont bend and shake like smaller ones. Also is 350w motor likey to be up to drilling through up to 3 inch mild steel sometimes.

Was looking at older British machines at under £200 but they look like new motors are needed too and usually too far to bother. Thanks Jonathon