Member postings for Trevor Drabble

James , I believe Tee Publishing , who were the original publishers of EIM, can still supply back issues.

Simon , Excellent job , well done . Regarding the finish you are wanting , suggest you may find it useful to contact Black-it . No connection with company .

Trevor.

Michael , Regarding the purity , would your local assay office be able to help ? There used to be one in Chester .

Andrew , Would the pearl drills as sold by Walsh and Son be of interest ?

Arceurotrade concertina covers.

Blackgates sell Phoenix paints and one pack etch primer in tin sizes from 50ml upwards.

Try looking at John Rex Model Engineering web page , particularly their section on steel boilers and their accreditation. They are the ones who organised the Doncaster M.E. shows.

Personally I am extremely pleased with my Axminster Professional Square/Stop , part number102379. It has done all I've ever asked of it , is cheaper , has a brass screw and will accommodate any metric/imperial 22mm-30mm steel rule .

Tim , Assuming you are refering to the white metal headstock bearings , have you tried Quillstar in Nottingham? Also do you know a new assembly of hardened spindle and phosphor bronze bushes are available from Myford ?

Grant , Axminster are presently offering £173 off a small milling machine in their clearance sale.

Michael , I have a Bauker unit from Toolstation , code no. 68789 , which comes in a fitted case with tooling , and with which I am very pleased . It has easily done everything I have asked of it including breaking up a large concrete slab. It's in the clearance sale at mo , down from £69.98 to £40.

Would also recommend Abbco in Nottingham , who were originally sited next to the old Myford factory. They are on 0115 9290700. No connection with company .

Chris , Maybe worth having a word with Wilkes Engineering and Machinery, also know as The Vice Works . They manufacture replacement jaws for a number of British vices , so perhaps could supply you with the correct screws. Trevor .

Steve , you may find it useful to raise this question with Coventry Collets Ltd . Trevor.

When I had a similar problem ( fortunately just before the Midland Show ) I bought a load of miniature end cutting solid carbide bits from Jenny of JB Cutting tools and they worked a treat . No connection to company .

Many Thanks Jason.

Jason , Does the txt to which you refer include instructions not to delete it please ?

Axminster Tools sell swiss Vallorbe parallel files , listed as hand files , depending on what sizes you are looking for .

Tristan , The 600 Group web page is showing they still supply lathes to suit your purposes , though they not quoting any prices .