Member postings for Trevor Drabble

Alan ,

In my experience thorough and sustained both pre and post heating are essential if the repair is to stand any chance of permanence . The last CI item I welded was a bench vice . I thoroughly pre- heated , then used a No 25 nozzle on o-a to complete the weld , before carefully put the vice in a dustbin full of sand for 24 hours . Vice is still in use many years later . If you know anyone with oxy-acet that can do the work for you , but who lack the materials , I can supply you small amount of rod and flux to complete your work for the cother of the postage . Alternatively you may find Cast Iron Welding Services in Coalville on 01530 811308 ( no connection ) helpful .

Speedy,

Since you have Oxy-Acet available , you are welcome to a suitable cast iron rod . One will be more than enough for your needs . No flux yet , but will be ordering some this week , so you welcome to some of that too . Would suggest you thoroughly pre-heat , use a large nozzle ( I used a No 25 on a Sapphire shank to weld a broken vice ) , and then cool as slowly as possible . I buried it in a metal dustbin full of clean sand .

Trevor .

Mac, I can supply you a small amount in a jiffy bag via post ( I am in South Yorkshire ) if you PM me your details .

Trevor.

Machine Mart supply an ash filter can , 050519130 for £27.59 , or incorporated into a 500 watt workshop vacuum cleaner , CVACASH500 for £56.39.

Hello 13Sigs , Got one of these complete with a spare blade , though from memory , both are quite coarse and really meant for building work . Would only want a nominal sum for all . If you are interested I will sort it out . Please let me know at your convenience. I am in South Yorkshire .

Trevor.

Anna , My alternative suggestion would be R J Stokes . Full contact and company details on www.rjstokes.co.uk Quite a few years ago I had them mix up a litre of special paint and it was excellent . No connection with company other than as a satisfied customer . Hope this helps . Trevor.

Tony , I had a duplicate earing made from the remaing one of a pair by CAD and lost wax by Franklyns ( 01422 354539 ) jewellers in Halifax. No connection with them other than as a customer .

Trevor.

There was an old piece of legislation called the Trucks Act , which stated you had to be paid within a set time after your working period . Not sure if its still in existence , or if , like many others , its been repealed .

In my humble opinion , if there's a reasonable possibility of something going wrong , then its inevitable it will do so at some point . So do not try to accomodate the problem , rather resolve it and remove the corners. Machines do not take prisoners , only victims. Have been unfortunate enough to have witnessed far too many similar life-changing events during my working life .

Trevor.

John, For FULL specs on ER collets plus associated items may I suggest you talk with Dave Chambers at D&J Workholding on [email protected] and 01993 200119. They also supply a large range of styles of quality tooling arbours and collets . NOT CHEAP, but good . No connection with company other than as a satisfied customer. Hope this helps.

Trevor

I understand Town Bent Engineering in Rishton , Blackburn aquired the design rights some time ago . Maybe they could help ?

Trevor.

Wolfie,

Sure I got some old technical drawing books which would help you . If you interested , will try and sort one out for free for you and take it with me to Midlands Exhib on Friday .

Trevor.

Eric, If you PM me your details , I will supply you a drill manufacturers pocket hand book .

Trevor

Fizzy,

Have you been able to find these drawings yet please ?

Good afternoon Chris, Sorry for delay . Sad to say , despite many efforts, I have been unable to find a carrier willing to take this paint . Though I have been unable to find anyone , would be interested to know if anyone else has any constructive suggestions so I can get this paint to Chris.

Good evening Chris, Have checked with 4 couriers so far , only to find they will not handle this paint . Am out all tomorrow , but will resume my search again during the evening , so Im not giving up hope just yet.

Chris, Will check current prices and come back to you . I believe this paint is to the original formulae and I also have some original thinners , which I will try and decant some of into a smaller container for you if you need some . Also , I am coming to London's West End (War Horse ) 20th-22nd November if that helps to keep the costs down , though I appreciate that may be too far in the future for you . Meantime I will try and source a suitable carrier and again come back to you . Trust this will be acceptable.

Robbo, Oh dear ( !! ) . Thanks for the info , much appreciated .

Brandon, I also have a set of old but unused drawings available should Fizzy not be able to find his .

Chris, If you are interested , I have a brand new original unopened 500 ml tin , product code 6720902 of hammered mid green available . Not sure of situation regarding posting , so are you anywhere near South Yorkshire ? Also , will be going to Bristol ME Exhibition either on the Friday or Saturday.

Trevor.