Member postings for Trevor Drabble

Don't know this particular loco , but M'tronics do a selection of loco motors and matching controllers. Trevor

Tonny , l have limited stocks of both brass and steel shim in different thicknesses. If you could please list the actual quantities , sizes and thicknesses you require I'll do what l can to help . Trevor.

Stephen , I have a good quality 370 watt VFD which l am looking to sell . If you are interested , please PM me for pics . I've tried recently to enter pics on this site , but afraid l failed miserably . Trevor .

Before you go anywhere near a lathe with this gear , suggest you undertake a spark test on it first in order to give you some indication of workability . Trevor

As far as l am concerned , l am with RA all the way on this one . Regulations , and their literal interpretation , whether simply in the form of a code of practice or statutory , exist not to keep someone in a job but because at some point in the past someone has been hurt or even killed , and you ignore them at your , or worse someonelses peril .

In the event of an untoward occurrence , and you're in front of the man with the silly wig on , or the men from the ministry ( HSE ) and the inevitable question is asked " Do you have a code of practice , and have you followed it ?" you'd better have a bullet proof excuse if your answer is likely to be "no" . BEEN THERE , DONE IT , and it's not a comfortable place to be even when your answer has been " yes".

So well done RA for giving the benefit of your experience and advice so freely and without personal preduice , which with luck will help someone being injured or killed .

On a more specific aspect , is the CE mark shown in the supplied pictures and actual CE mark ( indicating compliance to known standards) or , as been noted in the past simply Chinese Export which just happens to be in the same type face as the genuine CE mark ?

Trevor .

Both Chronos and Axminster Tools sell the various Proxxon saws and blades .

Grotto , Assuming you're using a water-based soluble oil solution , my suggestion would be to simply switch to using cutting oil instead . As well as other benefits , the greater density slows the flow rate considerably. Trevor.

Mike , l have some cast iron rods and flux for gas welding . Think I also have some Sifbronze. You are welcome to small amounts of each if it helps you . Trevor.

You may also wish to consider Peatol Lathes in Birmingham , or even Cowells if you have a small lottery win .

SHG Marine supply many items for model boats , including XL belts and pulleys , all at reasonable prices . No connection with company other than as a satisfied customer .

Was this delayed from 1st April as a result of C19 ?

Mick , Glad Walsh's were able to help and thank you for acknowledging it . Trevor.

Mick , Does your list of suppliers include H S Walsh and Son ? Trevor.

Also , Lathes UK have a Myford 254S for £3500.

GandMtools have a used and equipped variable speed Boxford for £2250 + VAT .

Robert , Suggest you may also find ex Myford Nottingham engineers Darren and Pete helpful , if they still available , via [email protected] 07790 364189 , all as described on page 2 of forum post Myford Lathe Service from 14/03/2012. Hope this helps . Trevor

Manic , May l suggest JLD Fittings in Thurnscoe South Yorkshire . No connection with company . Trevor

Jim , Have some pics somewhere , so will sort out all and let you know . Trevor

FWIW , In this context , l wouldn't even consider MM . Since l believe 15 years ago , Record were still on Sheffield Parkway , Martin would be my first choice , and then HWM . Trevor.

Blue Heeler , Like others before me , I also like your work . I wonder if you may now be interested in obtaining information on the trip hammers at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet in Sheffield, and also at Wortley Top Forge near Sheffield , with a view to producing working models ?

Trevor.