Member postings for Kevin Bennett

hi all i had the same problem i found that cutting big lumps of steel the blade got very hot as have the same problem i had the guards off when switched off i put my hand on the drive wheels as you do and they was very hot so i can only assume they expand in diameter putting extra tension on the blade??.

I also found a build up of scum on the drive wheel as well. my plan of action was to fit a brush to keep the wheel and blade clean i also fitted a coolant system that keeps the wheel and the blade clean.

also I take the tension off when not in use and i no longer have a problem.

hope this also helps

Kevin

Hi Guys looking around i cannot see any info for this years MEX only a new look for 2916

ty Kevin

hi all i got these taps in a tobacco tin for a £2.00 at a boot sale any idea of what they was for> i have a full set of BA taps and some others and they have the WW2 arrow stamp on them.

i have looked for wire taps and ring taps but no luck

The first day in the workshop for 10 days did some cleaning up and put things away then I found the 2 BRASS flip top oil cups that I got at the show.

I had to modify the thread and to my surprise when I started turning them they was aluminium plated with brass they looked like brass and sold as brass.

They was marked up as brass and cost more than the mild steel ones so you just cannot trust anyone so check what you buy

Kevin

thanks for that I will have a look as it may be the best way forward

ty Kevin

hi Guys this is my Cracker to date after several weeks work I still have some parts to make and making the gears I keep putting it off as I have never made gears before so it will be a challenge.

I have had the oscillating engine working and runs ok

thanks Kevin

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hi I use RUSTINS paint search for ruskins Buckingham green paint on eBay I have found it very good and the finish is a nice gloss

Kevin

when I had my workshop broken into the police was hear for 3 hours tanking all the info an serial numbers that I had for all my equipment that was stolen this was a good move take all ser No and file them I was also told that is probably in a shipping container on its way to Poland

so take all model Numbers and serial Number also photos this will help as it goes on the Police data base so when they do a raid on a property you may get it back

you need one of these but you need to set the trip wire 351039647351 from ebay

I had the same problem in January they had my compressor and angel grinder I ended fitting a door bar it is pain but you will not forget to lock it as you can see it it works for me

thanks for the info I can see it now must of had a bad day as being disabled my medication knocks me out and I go into a zone

can you get gear cutters that small or is there any other methods or can you purchase them but I suppose that is the easy way out as I have never cut gears

thanks Kevin

Hi guys has any one got a set of drawing for a small Cracker steam engine that are better than the one’s on the John Tom site as i an struggling with the gears i need to make for the drive.

The 6 drawing are a bit woolly overall, so if anyone has better set i would be grateful.

Thanks Kevin

thanks for the info I have been looking at this drawing all afternoon and missed the copper bit at the top it must be the clocks going back or a blond moment

I suppose if it is for show a wall hanger and not run in public this will be ok

ty Kevin

hi guys I am building a cracker engine as I wanted to start small as I have always wanted to do a Train I will probably will be handing it to my grandson

The question is can I make a boiler from Brass as the drawings do not specify the material as looking around they are mostly copper or steel

thanks Kevin

try B&Q they have a good small collection

hi Guys i wanted a new one for my mill and they are dead in the water this is the reply i got in 2009

Hello

I can no longer supply any of the digital readouts.I have been put out of business by the increasing costs of complying with all the EU directives, the final straw was the WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) directive. Sorry about that, I can repair the readouts, but not manufacture them.

Bob

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i was also disappointed that I cannot access the digital element on this site I renewed my subscription as I did for many years but I can only afford the print subscription and I did get the benefits but now it has all gone.

I wonder what MEW & ME are going to do for its readers with the extra revenue they are getting or is it just a profit thing to increase the top line sale's

I am having a rant gerrrrrrrrrrrrrr..

Kevin

perhaps a moderator can confirm if it a glitch in the system as I would prefer the MEW email notification

thanks Kevin

so it is not just me then

hi all I know the will be a stupid question it is about subscriptions and email notifications.

For a long time I have always got an email to say Preview your Model Engineer workshop and has been very useful when I have been on holiday as a preview to what is coming up.

For a while now I have been getting an email saying Preview your Model Engineer as I do not subscribe to this I am surprised as I only subscribe to Model Engineer workshop is this a glitch in the system or advertising to get me to subscribe to ME

anyone else get this problem