Member postings for Ian Hewson

Here is a list of all the postings Ian Hewson has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.

<< First < Prev 13 14 15 16 17 18
Thread: This months MEW are 3 CNC features two too many
18/05/2011 16:01:17
Gosh, why didn't I think of that!
17/05/2011 17:36:29
Hi David
Your missing the point, read the number of people who did think 3 articles were too many.
Regards
Ian
17/05/2011 16:20:10
Hi David,
ranting? - 4 long posts and sarcasm?
Cater for Americans if you must, but they have there own magazine as you state.
Regards
Ian
17/05/2011 15:39:47
Hi
Having just read our editors opinion of those of us who do not share his enthusiasm for cnc equipment, I can see why we have had so many articals on the subject.
 
I object to being labled as being behind the times as he infers, just because I do not share his opinion, having spent most of my working life in electrical and electronic fields.
 
Some of those who spend all there spare time ranting to the rest of use mere mortals who have other interests apart from thier's should get out more and smell the roses.
 
Regards
Ian
13/05/2011 20:53:36
Hi, totaly agree, we have had far too many cnc articles of late, whilst I am interested in computers and am not a luddite, I will have to consider my subscription, and as was stated earlier may go back to checking WH smith before I buy.
Thread: Tony Jeffree's Grinder letter in MEW175
15/03/2011 13:04:23
Hi
 
Whilst I agree Tony's letter was humorous, I do think that comments about a machine that he has not built or used are knocking as David says.
 
I do not regard myself as an expert, but had many happy hours building the Quorn and solving its problems.
 
Anyone who can build a steam loco should have no real difficulty with the build.
 
Ball handles add a touch of class (imo) and are not difficult to make.
 
I use the Quorn, and also a bench grinder, angle grinder, Dremmel and the Quorn head as a surface grinder, something other tool grinder do not do.
 
Many casting may be under benches, but that dos'nt mean that the one that get built are no use or not worth building.
 
There are many things not to like , but don't put others off because of what you think, you may be wrong.
Thread: Harrogate 2011 entry
24/01/2011 07:53:20
Hi
Try this link Hi
Getting info for the Harrogate show can be tricky, our moderator gave me the details to enable me to enter last years show as I was not able to find any other way.
 
The organiser is - Mr Lou Rex, 9 Tranmore Lane, Eggborough, East Yorkshire, DN14 0PR
Tel 01977 661998.
Entry forms etc can be obtained from the above.
 
Posted last year
Regards
Ian
Thread: Thanks for the non-gift?
13/10/2010 08:54:26
Hi
What are you complaining about? A free gift?
I subscribe to MEW, and have done for some years.
Here in UK we don't get the subscription gifts, they are for new subscribers only.
I would like to get a freebie, even if it was two years old.
Ian 
Thread: What is the truth about "Tich"and "Minnie"?
12/09/2010 18:36:18
Hi
This is the kind of attitude that I suspect some clubs still show to beginner's.
50 years ago as a 16year old I wanted to join a local club, but the way I was treated put me off model engineering clubs for life.
I still see the same closed and blinkered attitudes today when visiting shows.
Despite the prejudice shown to a 16 year old I persevered on my own and enjoyed many happy hours in my workshop, thanks to ME and LBSC.
 
My first loco was Tich, and it taught me many skills.
Since then I have made and enjoyed making the Dore Westbury miller, Quorn and the VDH.
 
Don"t let other people decide what is best for you, take advice by all means and be prepared to learn from your mistakes, but enjoy what you want to do.
 
Regards
Ian 
Thread: late subscription delivery
09/09/2010 16:39:21
Hi
 
My MEW was late this month, not normal as it is usually about a week prior to shop sales.
Arrived on shop sale date. 
My email to subs. dept. was also unanswered. 
 
Regards
Ian 
Thread: Where's the digital edition?
03/09/2010 22:42:57
Hi
Mine arrived today, no answer to email regardung late delivery
Ian 
Thread: Coventry Die Head
02/08/2010 08:26:09
Hi
Link was active yesterday, I checked before posting.
Gives usage instructions.
I have used my die head on the lathe by drilling a hole through the mounting spindle and just helping the loose tailstock along.
This produced long lengths of 6 & 7 ba studding for use on building my Double Tangye engine. www.threadtools.com/Files/Coventry%20technical%20info.pdf
01/08/2010 12:25:56
Hi Bill
Go on to google and put in coventry die head manual, the second post should answer all your questions on die heads. 
Thread: Harrogate Exhibition
24/02/2010 17:27:12
Hi
Getting info for the Harrogate show can be tricky, our moderator gave me the details to enable me to enter last years show as I was not able to find any other way.
 
The organiser is - Mr Lou Rex, 9 Tranmore Lane, Eggborough, East Yorkshire, DN14 0PR
Tel 01977 661998. 
Entry forms etc can be obtained from the above. 
<< First < Prev 13 14 15 16 17 18
Magazine Locator

Want the latest issue of Model Engineer or Model Engineers' Workshop? Use our magazine locator links to find your nearest stockist!

Find Model Engineer & Model Engineers' Workshop

Sign up to our Newsletter

Sign up to our newsletter and get a free digital issue.

You can unsubscribe at anytime. View our privacy policy at www.mortons.co.uk/privacy

Latest Forum Posts
Support Our Partners
cowells
Sarik
MERIDIENNE EXHIBITIONS LTD
Shopping Partners
Subscription Offer

Latest "For Sale" Ads
Latest "Wanted" Ads
Get In Touch!

Do you want to contact the Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop team?

You can contact us by phone, mail or email about the magazines including becoming a contributor, submitting reader's letters or making queries about articles. You can also get in touch about this website, advertising or other general issues.

Click THIS LINK for full contact details.

For subscription issues please see THIS LINK.

Digital Back Issues

Social Media online

'Like' us on Facebook
Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter
 Twitter Logo

Pin us on Pinterest

 

Donate

donate