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Thread: Welcome to the new Deputy Editor
04/11/2010 11:13:39
Looking at Diane's biography, I'm sure she will be as potty as the rest of us.  So, echoing ady's post, welcome to the nut house, Diane !
 
Dennis
Thread: The Case for Clocks
04/11/2010 11:05:29
Would some of the Dremel accessories (mounted on a flexible shaft) do the trick ?
 
Dennis
31/10/2010 13:37:12
I hope you realise, Sam, that our esteemed editor probably has his beady eye on you as the source of a future ME article for this beautiful piece of workmanship (once of course you've made the case for it). Seeing the balance wheel and escapement photo underlines the intricacy of the craftsmanship. Not into clocks myself, but can admire the work that has gone into it.
 
Dennis
Thread: Dangerous Practices
15/09/2010 13:31:32
As an article I read many years ago said, "Think what would happen if the tool slipped, and be guided accordingly".  Common sense would appear not be allowed in many cases.  I would suggest that the vast majority of lathe users would apply a measure of savvy, would not necessarily follow literally an example in the magazine. Having just pricked my finger on a piece of thin wire, I won't do that again, and I don't need an "Elfin safety adviser" or someone of that ilk to tell me what to do.
 
Just seen Chris Stephens post - should notice read "any safety advisers enter these premises at their own (high) risk "
 
Dennis

Edited By Stovepipe on 15/09/2010 13:37:08

Thread: Another 'What Mill' Question
11/09/2010 23:21:42
At the risk of posing a silly question, and inferior knowledge to many others on here, I take it you managed to remove the 3/8" drawbar that secures the dirill and milling cutters. I had the original drill chuck stick in the taper. I ground down an M10 bolt so the head was rounded to fit in the hole for the drawbar, and gave a few whacks with a large wooden mallet, which did shift it.
 
Dennis
11/09/2010 11:37:20
Warco Mini Mill/Drill -
I've got one of these, and the drill chuck replaces a bench drill. I also use it on occasion as a stationary router, so as far as I'm concerned it is a multi-function machine. Don't do that much milling at the moment on it, so I can't really offer any opinion as to its accuracy, which I must leave to others.
 
Dennis
Thread: Is this hobby dying?
08/09/2010 13:35:33
The corpse is taking "a long time a-dying".. The hobby will change, but the creative element  will, in my view, not change. As Mark Twain is famously reported as saying, "reports of my death are greatly exaggerated". I don't think we need to mourn just yet.
 
I hope Peter's grandson is encouraged, if only for using his obvious abilities as a hobby.
 
I would suggest that the greatest threat to H&S commissars is from the owner of the workshop - a smack in the kisser with a 4ft length of 2" m/s bar would greatly discourage them.
 
Dennis
 
Thread: Portable bandsaws - any good?
22/07/2010 23:00:35
The advantage of power tools is that you can make mistakes much faster ! On the other hand, power tools preserve your pint-lifting capacity hand and arm.
On a note of slightly less levity, i agree that while power tools do have many advantages, it is uplifting sometimes to have a hand tool shaping the material you are using., and to feel at one with that material. Horses for courses I suppose. I tend to reach for the hand tool because it is "at hand", and i don't have to spend time unknotting the b******g flex every time I use the power tool.
 
Dennis
Thread: Cover Change
02/07/2010 22:20:32
Put it in a polythene bag - simple !
 
Dennis
Thread: ME Issue 4381 - 02 July - Subscription Copy Delivery ?
02/07/2010 12:20:49
Posted by Frank Dolman on 02/07/2010 10:22:26:

     Got it now and read of David's accident.  Either way, sympathy and good wishes, David.
 
 Seconded !
 
Dennis
Thread: Myford alternative
25/06/2010 12:37:13
I think Myford have probably thought along lines of marketing a more modern machine (of the same quality as their existing ones), but would their small loyal client base allow them to ? Given so many model engineeers are conservative older types, "my Dad had a Myford that's still going strong", are these people the real blockage in the modernisation pipe ? If Myford were to try marketing such a machine, at a realistic marketable price, would this sell to those wanting "toolroom quality at market stall prices" ?
 
Dennis
Thread: Vice for Boxford 8" shaper
21/06/2010 22:32:59
Have you thought of putting an advert in the "Wanted" advert section ?
 
Dennis
Thread: Opinions on this boiler please?
10/06/2010 23:33:12
Perhaps some of our brethren experienced in building boilers would care to add their opinions and comments?
 
Stovepipe
Thread: Novice beginner
27/05/2010 18:40:53
A "trannie" van sounds quite intriguing.!
 
Dennis
Thread: Joining a Society - contrasting experiences
25/05/2010 20:23:41
Surely it is part of the "responsibilities" of the Chairman/Secretary to welcome new members, or possible new members. "Anyone who's new here this evening ? You're welcome. Would you like to come up and introduce yourself and your particular interest. " Then introduce them to the rest of the members present.
Model Engineering is just that. Martin Ranson's recent article on steam plant for boats should remind us of that, that it ain't just choo-choos that are the subject of Model engineering, it embraces horology, boats and other interests. If you can machine it it's part of ME. 
 
Regards,
Dennis Franklin
Thread: Take care of your eyes!
19/05/2010 22:23:09
Having worn spectacles since I was 5, I would DEFINITELY use safety goggles, not safety glasses, because they protect  the area round your eyes.  Difficult to teach a guide dog to operate a lathe.
 
Dennis Franklin
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