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And what gender would that be sir? Or does it matter?

Edited By Terryd on 16/12/2012 22:13:28

So you can buy a rather nice Seig C3 (180mm x 300 mm) from Arc for around 1 weeks wages (complete with motor) or a really nice Super C6 (250 x 550mm) for just over 2 1/2 weeks wages.

Seasons greetings to all,

Terry

Me too,

T

Hi Ian,

I am also puzzled by the title of this thread, I was looking for some more enlightenment as I am thinking of adding DRO to my milling machine.

However, I have also used The Little Machine Shop for stuff (below VAT threshold) and have found the guy helful and efficient.

Best regards

Terry

Hi Ketan,

No offence taken, it's all quite amusing really,

As for why we enjoy it? I suppose it is for the same reason that people enjoyed Bear and Badger Baiting, Cock fighting and Bullfighting. But this is less cruel to animals. Time now for that button

Best regards

Terry

This is much less fun now I pressed the 'kill' button (first time ever for me)

Regards

T

Edited By Terryd on 16/12/2012 10:52:24

Very sorry Alan not to have waited with baited breath for you next gems of deep and profound thought. I was busy having a life in my workshop and getting ready for the first of our family gatherings for the festive season.

I'll be more attentive to your needs in future, or perhaps I'll press the 'ignore member' button.

Best wishes for the season of goodwill !!

Terry

Well said David.

India was the centre for iron and steel technology about 1000 years before the Anglo Saxons even invaded these islands. They were able to produce high carbon steels (similar to Wootz steel aka the legendary Damascus steel) and was exporting it when the inhabitants of these isles were painting themselves blue and living in mud huts.

The Chinese had a flourishing civilsation and were technologically advanced, making advanced forged steel in the fifth century BC while we were worshipping Misletoe and sacrificing virgins at midsummer.

A bit more than curry and fireworks, we have a lot to thank those civilisations for.

Best regards.

Terry

Hi Siddley.

I have little experience of model ic engines but would it not be possible to use a toothed belt to drive your camshaft as in full size practice?

Although of a different design to the one you are proposing, Jan Ridders uses toothed belt cam drive on some of his i.c. engines. His collection of engines on his website are worth studying as he is a prolific designer and builder of steam, Flame eater, Stirling and i.c engines. He also offers his plans for free!

Regards

Terry

In answer to your first question NO. As for your second point all I will say is that I know my rights under the 'Sale or Goods Act 1979 (as Amended)' and the Distance Selling Regulations, I question suppliers courteously but firmly and am never satisfied with substandard goods. Why do you have a problem understanding that?

Is it because I (and others) are not intent on reinforcing your own prejudices and prefer to state our own experiences? What is your problem - Freud would have a field day with your postings.

Best regards

Terry

Edited By Terryd on 16/12/2012 01:24:41

Hi John,

Sorry to derail the thread further but I seem to have been followed everywher by a grey Reliant (the metaalic paint is probably worth more than the vehicle itself) which has appeared locally witih the last two months. I thought that they were all dead!

Regards

Terry.

I wouldn't call RDG a 'cowboy' supplier. I have had nothing but good products and service from them over the years. I have dealt with Chris and found him polite and helpful, but then I also dealt with him courteously and he reciprocated. The only time I had a problem with a small milling cutter it was replaced without question with no need to return the original faulty tool. I have had the same service from Arc with whom I have had excellent service and products, I know Ketan and would always recommend his company to anyone who asks, with confidence. As for the other main suppliers I have had only minimum dealings with them (except for my excellent chinese lathe from Warco) but have heard of few, if any complaints compared with the huge number of transactions they must carry out.

The mechanisms of name calling and use of dubious metaphors I do not consider to be 'positive' contributions to any thread. Perhaps you simply want us all to agree with your complaints?

By the way, I too served an apprenticeship of 5 years in Engineering (in the early 60s) and have had many years experience and agree that Boxford are excellent (I have a CSB and a BUD) but for ease of use and accuracy they will not beat my Chinese lathe with it's Indian HBM chucks. They are very fit for purpose..

Best regards

Terry

Most Imperial precision engineering is done in the decimal system not fractions which are too crude, one only has to browse ME or MEW to see that. Are you saying that decimal places do not get misplaced in the Imperial system?

The only time we used fractions in my engineering days was for large fabrications or for carpentry. If you wish to see the ridiculous you only have to look at some American engineering drawings where there is often no limit to the number of decimal p[laces and one gets dimensions with 6 decimal places when fractions have been converted willy nilly.

Regards

T

  Ditto,

Terry

Edited By Terryd on 15/12/2012 11:56:05

Hi,

For just about any data you are likely to need (and some you will not) download 'Model Engineers Utilities' from here. Install it on your PC and never need a 'Handbook' again. And it's free. unlike books from Amazon!

Best regards,

Terry

Terry

Hi John,

Are those NEMA 23 steppers on the Rotabs in your pictures? I have one of those tables and am considering converting it to stepper drive.

Best regards

Terry

Hi Rob,

I have an HBM 3 jaw chuck on my Chinese lathe and have no problem with it at all. I have used it for a couple of years now and find it one of the most accurate 3 jaw chucks I have used. I have used RDG at times with no problem, either with quality or service.

Regards

Terry

Same with me, no problem at all. XP (SP3) and FF 18. Also with Macbook using SnowLeopard and Chrome.,

Regards

Terry

Edited By Terryd on 13/12/2012 13:27:51

Hi Alan,

Under the Distance Selling Regulations you have the right to return items ordered by mail order or online within 7 days . You do not have to gvie a reason nor do the items have to be faulty. The items can be opened for inspection (despite some suppliers stating otherwise) and you can claim back any postage charges that were made to send the item to you (if they say otherwise refer them to the document below), but you have to pay the return charges.

If a supplier plays up refer him politely to the 'Guide for businesses on distance selling' published by the OFT.

Best regards

Terry

Edited By Terryd on 13/12/2012 11:31:03

Hi Ron,

I use a large torch (butane/propane mix) for smallish boilers up to about 65 mm diam. These size boilers would suit small stationary engines. If I need larger boilers I would buy the Seivert set from a dealer such as these a bit more expensive but burners can be added as needed. I would add a proper regulator.

Regards

Terry