Member postings for Trevor Drabble

I think it's a flux problem and that it may be a leaded bronze , in which case suggest you talk with CuP Alloys regarding a suitable flux . I've always found them most helpful . No connection other than a satisfied customer .

Trevor.

As an adjunct , Axminster produce an eccentric spiralling chuck ( P/no 900093 ) for a very reasonable price . Video of its use on You Tube . No connection with company.

As an aside , they produce ( or at least did ) some very good quality cloth , particularly Calico , which for me added to a very enjoyable visit and justified the long journey. Wish the management the very best of luck in securing suitable personnel to keep the place running and to continue educating the school children .

Suggest you look on page 15 of the 50 page catalogue of Automation Components . They are on 0333 207 4498 or automation components.co.uk.

In addition to NMC I would also suggest M&C Motorcycle Collection in Bakewell , as well as a Google search of Motorcycle Museums which brings up a surprising number of nationwide hits . Good luck with your search .

Thank you for another excellent link Michael .

Trevor.

Howi , Yes , that's my recollection too . Think it was the German manufacturers initials and also don't know if they were of nickel cadmium construction. What I can't remember is what the voltage per cell . I think it may have been 1.2 volt . My point was that if it was lower than that , then wondered if replacing them with Nicads may damage the circuitry.

Trevor .

Clive , Are you sure they Nicads and not DEACS ?

Trevor .

Boundary Mills off Sheffield Parkway used to sell various grinders . May be of interest if you are within reasonable travelling distance.

Should you decide to follow the DC3 1K route , I would suggest contacting Outhwaites Rope Works in Hawes on 01969 667487 . They have a number of suitable machines . You could always sell on any unwanted product.

Just wondering , do the insurance companies who insure our boilers stipulate any accuracy parameters for our gauges ?

Maybe try gentle pecking using fine carbide or diamond tools in a Dremel type tool ? Chronos do good ranges of both. I got my diamond ones from them and the carbide ones from JB Tooling , who l believe will be at the Midlands Show in October .

Steve , For your bellows , I would suggest you try Arc Eurotrade or Machgard in Rotherham .

Blackgates list the Martin Evans design in their 2021 catalogue .

As per earlier post , contacted them today and order's on its way . Usual personal superb service as far as I'm concerned .

Emailed them last week with a small order enquiry and received quite a quick reply from a lady called Heather who informed me that their computer system was down but should be back up by Tuesday i.e. tomorrow.

Jon , You have not said what diameter you are drilling . Have you seen the Fisch long series auger bits at Axminster Power Tools ?

According to lathes.co web site , 4" dia swing , so 2" to centre height.

For many years l have used a Primus Sievert 8716 neck tube on a Primus 2000 cylinder . The cylinder holds a good amount of gas and there are several sizes of burner available to suit most applications, from a micro flame right up to one suitable for medium sized silver soldering work . Spare seals are also readily available .

Suggest you try Abbco in Nottingham. They have a web site with contact details . They were originally adjacent Myfords when they were in Beeston in Nottingham.