Member postings for Trevor Drabble

I would suggest you check out the extensive range stocked by Walters and Walters ( supplier of Dykem) on 017623 245445.

We also used cyanide salt baths to harden sockets , spanners and other associated products when l worked at Gordon Tools in Sheffield.

Mike , I have a copy available with damaged cover , but am afraid it will be some time before l can look for it . Trevor.

Iain , Are you anywhere near a Dunelm store at all? In the past I have found their materials racks very useful .

I believe D&M Tools sell it . Always had good service from them in the past . No connection other than as a customer .

Peter, Suggest you try Beaufort Ink in Devon who are advertising an 18 piece ER32 collet system on a No 1 MT for £129.95.

Chronos supply 4 off different machine lamps as well as a matching strong magnetic base .

Chris , You may find theundercoverworkshop on eBay may be able to help with more suitable covers . Also , in the past , people have put a low powered electrical heat source , such as a small light bulb , under their covers to help reduce the problem of condensation.

Fred , Totally off piste to all the other advice , the English maker Cowells produce a lovely micro milling machine which is worthy of consideration, albeit a little above your budget.

DH , The Centec that G&M have for sale of any interest ?

+1 for Newton Tesla . My decision was based on the fact that l knew nothing about VFD when l was fortunate enough some considerable time ago to meet a chap at a model exhibition in Lancashire who was selling both individual and packaged units. He was very patient and explained in depth the salient points to look out for , whether l bought his or someone else's . These included a good after sales service .

It turned out this chap was Mr NT . I subsequently purchased my equipment from NT and it has performed faultlessly ever since , so no complaints at all . One point of note , broadly in line with AJ comments , they recommend the motor not be run for extended periods below 800 rpm , hence the need to retain mechanical speed reduction options for maximum flexibility.

Bill , Cromwell Tools used to do it in both brass and steel in assorted packs . Or alternatively , if you have an idea of what length and width required and in what thicknesses , I'll check my limited stocks for availability.

Mark , Have you also checked out same at Home and Workshop Machinery ?

Steve , Sent you a PM . Trevor.

Polly supply a number of stationary engines.

Also , replacement r/c servo gears available from larger r/c model shops and also Ripmax .

Trevor.

Also , any of the MFA 951 motor and gearbox combinations available for Cornwall Model Boats @ £9 ?

Trevor.

Mike , Any of the following Hobbies products of interest ? 1) Gearwheel set @ £15.99 2) Axle Gearwheel set @ £17.99. 3) Multi Ratio Gearbox @ £7.99 .

Trevor.

Colin , l have 2 off Smith's car heater motors available , and can supply details if you're interested. Trevor.

Clive , For a custom made solution l suggest MachGuard in Rotherham or the wire-reinforced ducting and hoses available from Arco in Sheffield . Trevor.