Member postings for bricky

When working I sometimes encountered wood screws that would not shift.I heated a thin rod and held it on the head a kept it red hot with a torch, the heat transfers to the screw and expands it.Left to cool and shrink they unscrewed.I have tried this in metal with success.

Frank

Thank you Neil I will get in touch with him.

Frank

I can't cmment on the shear but have had an Axminster planer thickneser for years and it had a lot of use when I was working Axminster build well and it is a sturdy machine.

Frank

I received the dvd for christmas and am enjoying the content.My son created an index for me so I can navigate easier.I want to accessthe plans but am not able to.Am I doing something wrong or are the plans not accessable.I need help as I would like to build the carburetor by Jan.

Frank

Having read Michael Cox's article in MEW No 287 I liked the idea and purchased from Auto Lights [no Connection] a pair of 100mm led's and I followed Micheals procedure of using 8mm MDF,this was fine for me as headroom is not an issue.I did not sink the magnets in the MDF as the article but glued them on the surface of the rings.My mill is a SX3 and a 100mm ring light is the maximum that can be accomodated.I do get a small shadow below the collet chuck,but this dose not bother me as I use a laser centre finder and I won't have to turn off the light to find the punch mark.A great immprovement on my two halogen lights which if not careful would melt the plastic ends of the spider.Thanks Michael.

Frank

Welcome Sandra,It's great to have a young person entering the forum.Ask your questions and the amount of knowledge availiable from members will help you.I am a self taught machineist and have been glad I am a member.

Frank

Thanks Jason,it's great to know that we can rely on the depth of knowledge on this site .I will now get on with it.

Frank

Having built the engine three years ago I got it to fire but never run .Now I am trying again I am thinkinking of viton o rings instead of piston rings.The bore is 38.2mm and I have found an o ring from Bearing Boys of an outside diameter of 38.4-34.5 internal and2mm cross section.would this ring be the right size and would one ring be sufficient,If ok what would the size of the groove be.

Frank

John,you will need high temerature solder for the start of your construction so as not to melt the parts that are internal as you continue with the rest ,with a lower temperature.Ask the supplier for advice.

Regards Frank

I bought a set from Lidl's and find it useful for light cleaning up of drilled holes apart from it's main function.

Frank

I have two 6" square surface plates and one that was once a large table ,Which I have half 2ft * 1ft and is 2" ribbed thick.I don' know what saw was used but it must have been substantional.i use it when setting up ic engines frabricated in sections and it's other uses are invaluable I wouldn't be without one.

Frank

This is my toolholder based on the Pratt-Burnerd design

When my father worked on the railway as a fitter he used rozolex.I don,t know if it still availiable but he always had clean hands.For cracks I use Drapolene from Boots, it is for nappy rash, but none better for healing cracks and cuts.

Frank

Hi Chris ,A dowel pin in the side of the tool post with a locating hole in the tool cartridge would solve the repeatability and the location issue.I have a dixon type tool post and I find that my design is quicker and uncluttered on the top and this type of holder is more ridgid.

Frank

The advantage is that the tool cartridge is tight onto the topslide and gives ridgidity.I made a toolholder which is in my album which is based on the Pratt burnerd holder.Mine, one has to pack the tool in it's holder to centre height but once done your there and unlike this design the holder can be removed and replaced as before and cannot move in the toolpost.I like the toolpost Chris.

Frank

Having been cutting brickwork I lowered the saw and the slowing blade touched my wrist.A strand off the disc had entered my skin and made a complete circle under the skin.I pulled it out with pliers,it was painful and I realised how close it had come to my artery,I have shown more respect for them since.

Frank

Andrew, this forum thrives on the knowledge of contributors like yourself and I am glad that it will only be temporary.
Frank

Where is all the power going to come from,are we going to have forests of wind turbines,and are not batteries made from harmful materials that will be expensive to recycle or dispose of.I have no interlectual knowledge of these questions and am sure someone will provide answers.

Frank

They are used for turning arbors and pivots for watch and clock making,I have some in the same wooden tube and use them occasionaly when turning thin items.

Frank

I always use the locking pin and use a rubber strap wrench to undo my chucks.what can also happen if useing the gears as a lock is the bull the small gear comeing unstuck from the pulley.

Frank