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Gentlemen,

Where could I buy a piece of Brass 80mm dia x 150mm long please, I looked at a couple of suppliers catalogues but they dont go anywhere near in dia.

Thanks,

Martin P

Even my meagre knowledge of aviation tells me that an aircraft on take off fully loaded with passengers, fuel and baggage can ill afford the loss of an engine, once they are cruising an engine loss can be covered by the other engine but it still keeps the pilots busy, trying to keep it straight for instance. Years ago I had a friend who worked on Vulcan engines and if a bird went into the intake it could do some very serious damage.

Martin P

Gentlemen,

As its that time of year again may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year and I hope all of your pressies are useful.

Martin P

I have a Clarke CL500M which does nicely for me,

Martin P

Thank you Jason, a picture speaks etc, Bazle, my lathe can run in reverse and the chuck bolts to the spindle back plate, this would make thread cutting less panicky as I dont have split nuts and no thread dial.

Martin P

So do I assume the chuck runs backward and the tool is upside down or is the tool mounted on the other side of the work piece. Not so easy to imagine.

Martin P

I would assume that armed police in the building would have a specific target which in most cases would stop the bullet, firing at a moving target is not so easy, even if you hit the drone the bullet would still have some force behind it and it would then randomly fall with the possibility of hitting something else.

Martin P

Edited By martin perman on 21/12/2018 12:41:41

I would assume that armed police in the building would have a specific target which in most cases would stop the bullet, firing at a moving target is not so easy,even if you hit the drone the bullet would still have some force behind it and it would then randomly fall with the possibility of hitting something else.

Martin P

Gentlemen,

Having read the post regarding the Mini lathe repair there was mention of "reverse thread cutting" can anybody, Jason , please explain this method as I think it would be of use to me particularly as I cant disengage the lead screw and I'm constantly in fear of running into the chuck, are there any pictures to help the little grey cells as well please.

Martin P

Edited By martin perman on 21/12/2018 12:21:20

I run a 4 x 4 diesel estate for several reasons, economy, I have to get my wifes mobility scooter in the back but the main reason is my hobby, I attend steam rally's with my stationary engines so need to tow a trailer and having a 4 x 4 gives me a better chance of moving around on wet fields, I dont see an electric vehicle, that I can afford, that would be capable of my needs because most of my battery usage would go getting out of fields and pulling up to 1.5 tons.

A van would be of no use because we are a one vehicle household and my wife cant get in one because of her medical problems.

Martin P

Thanks John, I have seven of those then.

Martin P

I dont have any thermostats in the house except for the ones fitted to the radiators and the boiler internal ones and havent a clue what a TRV is as I dont speak acronym.

Martin P

Edited By martin perman on 20/12/2018 18:58:45

It would make finding the operator easier to spot because he would be red and white.

Is a vacuum engine another word for flame licker.

Martin P

Whilst I dont disbelieve what you have said could you explain why when we used to have a coal fire lit in the front room we had to turn the central heating off because it was so damn hot in the house and our bedroom was always toasty from the heat from the chimney breast which was above the room with the fire in. The house has cavity wall insulation, 300 mm of loft insulation and double glazed through out.

Martin P

Martin P

Regardless of the cost and the week without it, nearest dealership is 30 miles away, I collected the car from the garage this morning and as soon as I turned the key I found that I had a different engine so the issue had been brewing over time.

Martin P

I did say long term, does it have one of those sprung flywheels where the springs break and chains do stretch 

Edited By martin perman on 19/12/2018 10:56:52

Edited By martin perman on 19/12/2018 10:57:32

So to overcome one issue you are keeping addative, timing belts and clutch manufacturers in business in the long term. An endless circle.

Reading the thread about combi boilers makes me think that saving the planet is becoming a bit silly, I dont disagree with the basic premise but its costing us individuals lots of money.

I'm collecting my car from the dealer garage tomorrow where its been for the last week because the Catalytic Converter light came on followed by the management light, the traction control and cruise control also failed all because of the DPF failing and it failed because I who prides himself in acheiving the best MPG, doesnt break speed limits, doesnt thrash his car enough to burn the filter clean, so trying to save fuel and drive carefully is about to cost me £507, basically I give up and whats the point of trying.

Rant over.

Martin P

Thats sorted then I shall get my two open fire chimneys swept and use the coal fires again. what happens when an oap's boiler fails and he cant afford a new one with all the stuff he supposedly needs.

Martin P