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Hi

I still have these lathe tools/accessories and even if I do get a small hobby lathe, I’m not sure they’d be suitable.

I’ve just put them in classifieds for very little but I think they’ll just have to go the recycling centre if no luck.

Edited By Dan Reavey on 02/08/2023 10:21:09

Thanks for the reply

Hi

I’ve got loads of old tools and fasteners that I’ve inherited but don’t really need.

Just a couple of examples here.

Thousands of rivets and an old spirit level by W Marples & Sons, Sheffield, Eng.

Also has ‘Warranted correct’ engraved on it.

Also have numerous tins like the one for the rivets. Label reads:

18 CAPSULES

35 CC’s. MARK 1

Any ideas what they are or from would be appreciated. The owner used to work in the RAF and was an engineer.

Edited By Dan Reavey on 10/08/2021 16:26:42

Thanks

Edited By Dan Reavey on 10/08/2021 10:47:37

Edited By Dan Reavey on 10/08/2021 10:48:22

Says drill capacity is 1/8”- 3/4” on the box.

I’m just starting getting a small single garage workshop sorted although it’s only in one half of it due to the bikes. I’ve got hundreds of good quality old drill bits but hand power drills only at the moment. I do find the bits struggle sometimes in mild steel but not sure how to sharpen them.

Just wondering if there’s another way other than with the attachment.

Thanks for the replies. Yes the jig is Picador.

I have a home made grinder so could try and figure out how to fix it on.

I need to get a drill of some kind whether it’s floor standing pillar, bench mounted pillar or hobby mill. I don’t think I’d be doing much joinery though so might sell the mortise stuff.

Edited By Dan Reavey on 09/08/2021 15:39:07

Hi

Just clearing out old tools and there’s a couple of boxed items, one of which I don’t have a clue what it is (right of pic).

Not sure if I need the drill jig on the left. I have a grinder but don’t know how to fit this on or if it would be any use.

Just thought I’d check before throwing out.

Any help appreciated.

Edited By Dan Reavey on 09/08/2021 12:49:47

Edited By Dan Reavey on 09/08/2021 12:51:18

Thanks.

I could put them in classifieds. I’d like to be in a position to use them but don’t have room for a large lathe.

If I did get one, it would be hobby size.

That’s great, thanks.

Wasn’t sure about the value but I know that tooling and accessories for modern lathes is expensive.

Edited By Dan Reavey on 18/07/2021 16:49:36

Hi

I have some old metal lathe tools laying about that I’ve no use for. Just wondering if anybody knows what they are.

2nd from left is an Armstrong - Chicago tool holder but don’t know about the others.

Don’t want to chuck them away and I don’t think they’ll fit a modern hobby mill if I get one.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks, very useful stuff.

I suppose the dithering is down to trying to create a workshop where I can do all manner of jobs. Three bikes doesn’t help but trying to work around it and make best of the available space.

For bolts and thread cutting/cleaning up I have numerous taps and dies and have always just used a vice. Otherwise

I just buy the parts or someone from the club can turn stuff up.

Anyway, I’ve narrowed it down (again) to a hobby mill or bench mounted pillar drill. As you say, these days machines

can be swapped out abiet with losing a bit of money on selling.

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, along with a Royal 10 circular saw and a band saw. All my late father’s stuff in a tandem double garage.

Also a large wood turning lathe. All needed to go as I have a single garage now.

I do still have a very useful home made floor standing disc/belt sander and a home made bench mounted grinder.

Just lacking a drill now and a bit of space.

Thanks.

TBH I’ve never done any milling or found that I really need to. I’d probably make more use of a metal turning lathe.

One of my motorcycle clubs recommended a Clarke CL500 mill/drill/lathe combo although this would take the space

of a bench.

Plenty of options but a general purpose pillar drill would be useful. Possibly bench mounted so not losing storage space underneath.

Screwfix one here.

**LINK**

Also I think with a hobby mill, it’s best not to do too much wood drilling because of the dust clogging up everything.

I’m currently putting a Clarke bench together. Not easy but their shelving units are great.

Thanks. Beginning to think I’d do better with a pillar drill. It’s what I've always used and could offer most stuff up to it.

Easier to position too.

My local MachineMart has one:

**LINK**

Yes, possibly a floor mounted drill. Saw one briefly in MachineMart the other day. Looked good value.

My old pillar drill:

Thanks. Good points. Height also so can’t install under a wall mounted cabinet.

I have a raised area, 143cm x 110cm at the back of my garage. I’ll probably make a bench 600mm deep from 3x2.

Most of the time, the milling part won’t be used but even so, there needs to be room around it for drilling large pieces.

Thanks. The tilting column is why I’m not considering the Clarke CMD300. Not sure if it needs aligning even if not using the angle.

Also the ‘L’ is a bit confusing in the model numbers.

I think the SX1LP would do fine. The last drill was a really old bench mounted pillar one (40’s or 50’s) with a huge wall mounted washing machine motor. Used it for thirty years at my previous house. Plenty of power and the drill would turn in the chuck if working hard.

Had to sell due to moving and space hence looking at what’s available now. Will need to read up a bit more on the spindle type but it’ll be used mostly for drilling.

Edited By Dan Reavey on 05/06/2021 10:07:38

Edited By Dan Reavey on 05/06/2021 10:08:11

Hi

This has probably been asked quite a few times but I’m after a decent hobby mill

for my single garage workshop (currently fitting out).

It’s for general DIY but I also have three motorcycles (2 classic) so something with

a bit of torque would be useful.

Space is limited and something like the Clarke CMD10 is an ideal size but I’d worry about the plastic gears.

Maximum size would be something like a Sieg SX1LP. Also has fixed column

and belt drive.

I’d like to be able to drill steel up to about 1cm thick but most of the time it would be fairly light use.

Maybe too many limiting factors with space vs requirements but any any help appreciated.