Member postings for old Al

To all of the above contributors.

Please go to your local government brainwashing department for 'retraining'.

Your views are contrary to the government's 'experts' and therefor need adjusting.

As I understand it, the pollution produced in one country, stays in that country. ha ha ha ha ha ha. In china they just have pollution fog, In this country we have 'green' fog, but some can see through it.

got it wrong!

Edited By old Al on 06/01/2014 19:19:38

The design should leave lots of spare metal for a junior hacksaw cut. Just make sure you are using the correct casting

Python wooden handles are cheap and add uniformity to your collection of files. I don't want any more diversions in my workshop

I like the unvarnished wooden handles that are available now, They don't slip and they don't make your hand sweaty.

But then not many people file, or have pride in their filing anymore.

Or should I say, have a distinctive crack sound when its quenched

Alan

And if it dosnt 'pop' its not done.

Alan

I don't think you can get metric shanked tooling. The supplier will tell you, cos he will want to sell you a set.

Just had a look at my catalogue, metric have a 12 mm bar and imperial have a 1/2" bar. But then the cheap ones might be different. You just got to ask the dealer

I think you will find that the only difference is the scale on the dial and the screw pitch. But I would ask the question.

I don't know your mill, but do you have enough room underneath to use a boring head. Super piece of kit if you have.

Hi Ryan

You didn't say where abouts you live. If you live down in the south East of England, the water get really hard and you need to avoid the tap water. It furs up everything, pipes injectors, valve seats, the lot.

Some have the luxury of soft water, its what dreams are made of.

3 jaw chucks never run true through the opening range of the chuck. that's a fact, new, old, precision, Chinese or any where else.

If you need to run true from the bar stock use a collet or a 4 jaw chuck

Hi

Thanks John.

Interesting idea. I think I have seen something similar. Your drawing gives me some ideas.

I think it might be obvious, that im a reluctant woodworker and this angled approach might be one step beyond. I like the side being removable for show. I don't want to put my loco in a box and forget it, its taken ages to build and im proud of it.

Yes , I understand they will be there. Always very approachable and keen to offer assistance. Its one of the reasons I started an engine in 2 1/2".

Im sure when its quiet, someone will dig out some carry cases for me to photograph.

I had something from Tracy Tools do something odd once. They exchanged it straight away. Good customer service. See what RDG say before shelling out on another.

Thanks Neil

I agree, it does need some all round reinforcement

EN3B will tear a bit, but you should get better than you have done.

Are you using any tapping fluids.

Are you using a tailstock dieholder, if not are you using something behind the die to keep it square.

EN3B allows you to have a second stab at it, so you can open up the die, take a cut and then close down the die for a second cut. Don't try this in stainless.

Is the die, carbon steel or HSS

Hi Bazyle

I have seen something like that and looking for something to refresh my memory better. The box I saw had the tender above the loco and a space for some tools.

But it also had a carrying handle.

Such is the advantage of the lightweight of the 2 1/2" loco.

Alan

Hi Michael

I will have to have a look tomorrow. I have had to do something similar, I just cant remember!

Have you got reverse on your lathe?

Alan.

Thanks Trevor

Nice system for other things, but I would be worried about my delicates. I really want a box that is light enough to carry mu loco in and act as a storage if I cant get the loco on my mantelpiece.

Alan

you can rearrange the position of the two clamp bolts to get more angle. You have to lift the topslide off to move the bolts. Bit fussy, but it can be done