Member postings for Terryd

Hi Robert,

I would have thought that such a fine wire would cut through any such coating in a short space of time if it is under aeven a minimum of tension. Would a mechanical solution such as has been suggested not be possible?

Regards

Terry

Hi Michael,

Thanks for that link, it will be a very useful site for me. How marvellous is this forum where I can pick up all sorts of gems as well as modelling tips.

Hi Chris,

I wasn't criticising your yellow background I was just responding to your 'GRRR' and trying to make suggestions as I have not had the overlapping ads problem since the link problem was sorted and I don't have the editing problen you seem to have as I often have to edit my text without problem.

The comments about readability of the text on yellow background is interesting as that is how we used to make text more readable for students with dyslexia, i.e. use yellow or blue paper to print on. It worked well.(I have just had to edit several spelling mistakes with no problem)

Best regards

Terry

"Hello. I have been able to acquire a pair of Half Nuts for my Hobby lathe."

I managed the quotation marks and italicisation despite the so called shortcomings of the software

Best regards

Terry

Hi Chris,

I don't have a problem like yours and no one else has the yellow background that you seem to get, it must be something to do with your own set up. Do you have the problem with other forums (yes 'forums' not 'fora' - the Anglicised version is the preferred one).

I have just clicked around my text to correct spelling and grammar mistakes - no problem. I don't think that the forum software, awful as it is, is to blame here.

Best regards

Terry

Hi Ian,

To prevent Grub screw damage I drop a slug of copper sheet in the hole before assembly. I know a grub screw should really cut into the shaft for security but on my small engines etc ultimate strength is not a problem.

Best regards

Terry

As John says, what size is the capstan in question?

T

I have to admit that since the problem with long links was sorted a while ago I don't seem to have a problem.

As well as long links the problem also seems to be caused by posters adding pictures next to each other caused by not hitting return after each picture. These could surely be corrected by the Tech guys who could limit the width of the centre column to a percentage of the whole page. As it is the width of the whole page is fixed and not dynamic. Not knowing the software (and I can't be bothered to browse the source code) I'm not sure if this can be changed. How about it techies?

Regards

terry

While on the subject of ads, can someone tell me who the 'Hugh' is who obviously created the range of machine for Warco - see their ad.

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Terry

Hi,

I agree about bloated prices and the unsavoury wealth of some, especially given the recent revelations about the bank bonus regime and huge payoffs for failure. However much as I dislike Chris Evans and his blatantly ostentatious bragging about his wealth, I must say that at least he started from scratch, working at three jobs at a time while studying at school (his father died early and he helped to run the family shop amongst other work) and has since worked at what he is good at. So at least he worked hard to get ahead unlike others who manipulate our bank rates etc to earn huge bonuses for doing nothing or simply choosing the right parents.

Terry

FreeCad - free open source parametic cad program for Mac - improving all the time.

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Terry

Hi,

I use both (MacBook with Snow Leopard, PC with XP). As Michael said, Mac for preference and my experience of stability and viruses etc are as Michaels. I use open Office for Mac with no problem but am thinking of migrating to Libre Office (free open source software by OO developers),

My experiences only - however my wife runs Windows based network at her company but uses Macbook Pro at home.

Regards

Terry

Hi Graham,

The standard way to balance is to insert a short close fitting bar into the hub and let it roll naturally on 'two razor' parallel edge supports, add small weights or drill out material from the rim to balance. If you drill out too much add lead shot into your drilled hole. I had two tyres fitted today on to my car and the balance machine was amazing - you could use one of those

Regards

Terry

Edited By Terryd on 12/11/2012 21:50:23

Hi,

Have to admit I love Pink Floyd, ever since I was at Mothers in Erdington when they recorded one half of Umagumma.

I enjoyed this episode of the programme but I think they missed a trick in that the 1712 engine was installed by Newcomen at the Conygre pit less than a mile away from the Black Country Museum. I know he mentioned that it was 'just up the road' but a bit more detail might have brought the message alive.

In fact it is thought that the 1712 engine was the second Newcomen engine to be installed, the first being a couple of miles North towards Wolverhampton near what was known as the 'Stour Valley Line' (AKA the West Coast Main Line), (probably somewhere near Havacre Lane or Darkhouse Lane for those who know the area). I came across an old photograph of the remains of the engine house somewhere on the internet some years ago but can't find it now.

I have a personal interest in the area as I was born and brought just a couple of miles from the BCM and less than a mile from where the original Abraham Darby lived he was the grandfather of Abraham Darby III of Ironbridge fame. The old man was himself also connected with iron making from marital connections with the Earl of Dudley who had the Newcomen engine installed at Conygre pit.

I think Guy is improving by the way, but still prefer a more measured approach to presenting.

Best regards

Terry

Talking of Heinz Wolff - he's still around and active at Brunel Uni - he had things well sorted. Here's a quote from an interview with him which I think most on ere will concur with:

"Wolff has lectured on the 'death of competence' and he thinks it's brought about by the abandonment of micromanipulation – doing something small and critical with the hand. 'Our engineering students can't make things. They might be able to design things on a computer, but they can't make things. And I don't believe that you can be an engineer properly, in terms of it circulating in your blood and your brain, without having a degree of skill in making things.' He explains that this is why apprenticeships were so good, because 'you actually made things while learning a bit of the theory'.

In neglecting to teach basic manual skills we are producing a generation that carries the seeds of its own impotence. Wolff believes that whilst all teachers agree children should be articulate and use language with precision and skill, 'they don't attach the same values to the use of their hands.'

Nothing else to add really,

Best regards

Terry

Hi Gray,

The dichotomy you describe in schools prior to the adoption of the metric system officially in the early 70s was one of the problems. Science has used the international metric system effectively since the 19th century. Unfortunately Industry and popular usage retained the old Imperial system despite the decision to convert to metric being first made by Parliament in the late 19th Century, the Metre Convention treaty having been signed by the British Govt in 1887 and the proposal for compulsory adoption recommended to take place in 1899.

The argument against metrication is somewhat ironic as it was British pioneering scientists such as John Wilkins who proposed a decimal system based on natural standards such as weight defined by a given cube of water. It was these proposals from the 17th and 18th centuries that was taken up by the French to overcome their impossible multiplicity of systems then in place. What is even more ironic is that the Imperial system was mostly based on the older defunct French system. C'est la vie

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Terry

Edited By Terryd on 12/11/2012 14:55:36

i.e. "The price of everything and the value of nothing" - Oscar Wilde

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Terry

Hi,

I don't want to poke the tiger about the metric/imperial argument ( I know what I use and am happy that way) but I agree that the cm should be quietly buried alongside it's deceased relatives the decimetre, hectolitre etc etc. in an unmarked grave. I used to find it really irritating that the teachers of maths and science insisted on using the cm while we Design and Technology teachers used strict ISO systems.

As an aside it may be of interest that the Florin coin (2/-) was introduced as a move toward the decimalisation of the pound in 1849. Typical British prevarication meant that it took 122 years to complete the process. Note the 'value' minted onto the coin.

Best regards

Terry

Edited By Terryd on 12/11/2012 11:05:11

Hi Ketan,

did I spot you visiting Sandown as an observer?

Best regards

Terry

I can only repeat that my insurance company paid up after my fire without question despite butane, arogoshield bottles and mig welding equipment. The question of acetylene was only raised by the firefighters, not the insurance company and I have no shed. If the insurance company has different rules, try different companies.

Best regards

Terry

Edited By Terryd on 12/11/2012 06:08:50

It's worth what someone will pay. If no one wants it it's worthless. Simple. If you don't want to sell and you want to keep it why worry about monetary value?

Terry