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why not clamp down on a thick piece of ply then the drill will keep the saw true

bri

We had a shaper like that in British leyland.

we had competitions as to who could send the chips the furthest.

Brian

thank you Larry

I have a cold saw that needs a pump and had not thought about an old washing machine.

cheers Bri

make four new screws from hex head allen grub screws and then make a new key from a cut off allen key. I have done the same on a myford four jaw.

Brian

try the clarke CPMCS1 from machine mart.

a cold cutting slow speed circular saw. I have one and it works fine.

brian

I think the the spark eroder transformer was the RS number 504-329 it was a 50 volt..

Brian

I have lathe 1, lathe 2, milling 1 and machining for toolmaking and experimental work.

they can be yours for ten pound plus postage. cannot post until next week as I am away for four days.

Brian

DAVE

I have rented from BOC as a private individual for 40 years.

brian

I had a parcel delivered last week and although I was stood on the doorstep talking to a neighbour at the time he walked up to us and threw it on the floor. I said please dont throw my parcel and the chap said I didn't throw it. just cannot get the staff anymore.

brian

damn you Clive foster for suggesting an easy to deal with book shop. now I have more ways to spend money.

Brian

try melting the end of a glue gun stick and put that on the lock. then you can pull it off and hopefully pulls the key with it.

Bri

when I was an apprentice in 1976 I made extension allen keys about 18 inches long, small allen keys were inserted into holes drilled into the silver steel and all was well however the 8 mm allen key was arc welded to a silver steel rod with an electrode for joining dissimilar metals it was a 680s rod which may now be known by a different name or number. I never thought that the allen key would hold up to the abuse and over tightening that I put it through but it is still in one piece today. no heat treatment was used afterwards so maybe butt weld using a stainless to steel rod of some type.

Brian

Hi John can I ask what size and make is the quick change tool holder. thanks

Bri

Ha. I ate that very same pud yesterday. It was a little out of date, like 8 years but delicious.

brian

why can't you use the same tool to remove them by pushing at 180 degrees to the installation direction

brian

thanks for the link Michael that is exactly what I have been looking for, never thought to build from a kit.

cheers Brian

Ian T

try plasticene instead of grease or playdough.

always worked for me when I was a machine tool fitter for good old British Leyland.

Brian

I think it was in home bargains or B and M bargains I have bought small rolling pins in plastic for about 1 or 2 pounds.they are about 220mm long and 30 mm diameter or 10 inches by 1 and 1/8 diameter for oldies. they have turned rounded ends and can also be used for rolling pastry.

donkey

machine mart item cpmcs1 it is a cold saw slow revving will deep cut through solid steel. box section etc. it has stops for repeatability angle cuts are easy. and I use one all the time.

I also have a few other power saws but that one is very portable, quiet and accurate.

no links to machine mart via this crazy site are possible. but go to machine mart site search for saw and they are on the second page.

I have seen and used other cold saws but they seem no longer available or way too expensive for hobbyists.

i have no connection with machine mart but find with minor improvements their stuff is ok and I usually wait until vat free day for major puchases.

brian

thanks all.I now have to assemble everything and give it a go..

brian