Member postings for Mike Poole

That sounds like Eric Morecambe explaining to André Previn that he was playing all the right notes but not necessarily in the right order.

Mike

An interesting site but I think US focused, Neslein, M&W and Emir from the UK made some good chests. Gerstner seem to be the only survivor but some asian models are around, although the price is not unreasonable they rather lack the beautiful wood and workmanship of Gerstner.

Mike

I have used a small pair of end cutting nippers which cut into the head and twist to unscrew the drive screw. Don’t use a pair that you might want to use for end cutting again. Tool abuse, but the cutters weren’t great to start with. A pair of Lindstroms are not worth sacrificing for this job.

Mike

I am very sorry John, I was tidying up a couple of double posts in the thread and my fat finger deleted your original request for the Gingery coil winder. It has rather spoiled the post as I zapped your original request. I don’t think it can be recovered once deleted but perhaps you could post again your original request in this thread and mention that an idiot moderator took out the starting post.

Mike

YouTube 221 this may help

Mike

A modern motor will probably not be harmed even with 100% over speed, consider that a 2 pole and 4 pole motor are mechanically very similar, the bearings are common and operate at a fraction of their rated max speed. The rotor is unlikely to be troubled by the higher rpm but may not have been balanced for that speed. Electrically it will run but may not be operating optimally. The mechanics of the lathe may object more than the motor and the max speed for the chucks should be checked.
Mike

My wife has an extensive Christmas card list but if it was up to me I would not bother, I have got to 66 years old without sending a single Christmas card and am unlikely to start.
Mike

Oops, I didn’t read your post properly and checked the 10H flywheel. The beam item is rather more expensive so well worth trying for a repair solution. Sorry for the bum info on the flywheel, must read more carefully.

Mike

Stuart list the flywheel as a spare part for £14 +vat+postage so if you cannot get a satisfactory repair that you can live with you could buy a replacement if funds permit. It could always be painted but most people probably prefer a bare metal finish polished to your taste.

Mike

A bit of work with some T cut should soon have that back in show condition.

Mike

I assume experts persuaded the government that diesel cars were good. Much financial incentive was offered to buy one, less than 10 years on millions of us have cars that are banned or penalised to drive in towns. Did experts really not know about the undesirable by products of diesel? Experts would do well to wait until they really have all the data and facts before they make recommendations. I doubt I will live long enough to see if they are correct with their climate change predictions but I won’t be surprised if they change their position as time goes on. It is not a bad thing to change as more data and research clarify what is happening but we seem to be racing headlong into taking quite drastic action that is undermining our energy security while much of the world are slow to act or too poor to take the required action. Our politicians also display a staggering lack of wisdom and understanding about just about everything.

Mike

I wondered where the weld current was going on its return path, not good to return through bearings and slide ways. A very clever device though.

Mike

The metric pitches on the chart are extremely close approximations for a metric pitch, there never has been a Super 7 with a metric leadscrew . Don’t worry about the threads being approximations, unless you have high end metrology equipment you will not measure the error. For most practical purposes it will be satisfactory. The only way to cut a true metric thread is to use a 127 tooth gear in the gear train. 5 inches is exactly 127mm which is where the conversion comes from. Using the metric setups in the table will mean not disengaging the half nuts and reversing the lathe to start the next cut. There are other methods but not disengaging keeps it simple. Plenty has been written on screwcutting both online and in print.
Mike

I suppose they could call it a white Christmas but not really one you could enjoy.

Mike

If you are blessed with the foresight to know how many tool holders you may need the I would recommend buying the block and tool holders from the same supplier in one batch. I have a genuine Dickson block and some original holders I have some pattern ones and find that they fit but the cam point varies and the tool height due to the thickness beneath the tool. I am beginning to think it is best to avoid Dickson type QC toolposts as the copies being made today cannot be relied on to meet the tight tolerances for satisfactory performance. For those of us who are already invested in Dickson type then be prepared to return any additional tool holders that are unsatisfactory.

Mike

I think I only missed one of the Doncaster shows and after a quick Google maps check I just followed the signs to the racecourse. The only problem was on my first visit, I tried to find a space in the car park opposite the racecourse which proved futile and then drove up the road to the overflow car park which had an inexhaustible supply of space and a few minutes walk to the entrance. For my other visits I just made straight for the overflow and parked easily. I hope the Rex team can put on a show in the future as it was a well organised and interesting and enjoyable event.

Mike

Edited By Mike Poole on 18/12/2022 00:06:28

In our house the people who clean also prepare the food and do every other domestic task, you could be picking up dog poop then cooking breakfast. You have to believe that washing with soap and hot water is sufficient to maintain a decent standard of hygiene.

Mike

I did the 21st Dragon Rally in1982, camping in Snowdonia in the snow was was good fun then but I might struggle to be enthusiastic these days. I think I was clad in Belstaff jacket and leggings, woolly socks, an oiled wool pullover, a thin balaclava style under helmet and of course a white silk scarf. Two sleeping bags kept me warm but a gallon of beer may have dulled my senses. I remember not finding the gents in the pub and diving in the ladies in a hurry fortunately it was empty when I went in but I had just put everything away when a crowd arrived, I made a swift exit as they noticed I was not a lady, I suppose these days I could claim I was. A 200 mile ride to camp in the snow for one night drink a load of beer and stand round a huge bonfire talking rubbish then ride home the next day seems like a lot of effort but 40 years later we still remember it.

Mike

I think the front clearance and top rake would be incorrect even with a large diameter internal thread. Front clearance is probably the most difficult to correct. An insert type tool may be useful for a ready made solution with the fiddly angles sorted out for you. Grinding a boring tool with a HSS bit is not too hard but seeing what I am doing is needing more assistance these days.

Mike

Edited By Mike Poole on 16/12/2022 22:54:49

In our area Mencap loan all sorts of equipment, they may help in your area. It may be worth contacting your local support organisations to enquire if something suitable for your parents needs is available. I admire your efforts to keep your parents in their home and they are probably more comfortable in familiar surroundings but you have to consider yourself as well, make sure you get some time to take a few days off and recharge now and again. Dementia is one of the toughest things to deal with both for the sufferer and their family. I hope a solution emerges to help you.

Mike