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Thread: New Blocks on the Block
18/11/2011 19:32:05
Bogs,
Some of us are VERY appreciative of your advising us about the existence of these blocks.
 
Sadly, there are those who will always argue about how many elephants can dance on a socket head.
 
If something is advertised on TV or on a web site, that brings it to our notice, and buying it is optional. Mentioning it on a thread is no different, so for crissake lets have no more discussion about alleged plugs or otherwise. I for one am p****d off with these storms in a G cup. (should be T cup, but they are not currently making them in that size).
 
Dennis
18/11/2011 11:19:52
Well, I've ordered mine from ARC, courtesy of Bogs pointing out the item.
Can anyone solve that age-old conundrum - what thread is used to tap "a monkey's nuts" ?
 
Dennis
17/11/2011 12:06:52
I must wholeheartedly agree with Diane here. Bogs merely brought these to our notice, and whether we buy them or not is entirely an individual decision, not necessarily swayed by having them mentioned on here. Does someone responding to a question about the  suitability of a particular lathe constitute advertising ? I do not believe so.
 
Dennis
 
 

Edited By Stovepipe on 17/11/2011 12:08:28

Thread: Cowells dividing head
11/11/2011 16:02:13
Dave,
For starters, look at this - http://www.cowells.com/gallery.htm
The last row of photographs.
 
Dennis
Thread: Home Model Engine Machinist
22/10/2011 21:20:54
Ramon,
Dunno what's wrong, but I managed to look at HMEM without problems. I'm using IE8 on Windows XP on a Sony laptop. So I'm not much help, I'm afraid.
 
Dennis
Thread: Post-build review reveals one major defect (incompetence)
08/10/2011 17:40:28
I'm sure others will come along with better suggestions, but I do find a pair of "Optivisors" (or similar) invaluable for locating the drill point in the punch mark. Your comments suggest that "better glasses" would be of great benefit, because they suggest that the drill is going into the punch mark because it is nearby, but in the process the drill is bending slightly and thus effectively moving the punch mark slightly.
That's my two penn'orth, now over to those far better versed than I.
 
Dennis
Thread: A Shattering Experience.........
04/10/2011 13:15:39
Wear them ALWAYS when you're machining anything, especially with the quality of some of the cutters being marketed today. I wear them even when using a moderate device such as a Dremel. 10 seconds to put on the goggles is much better than years of having your eyes attended to. Also goggles are much better than so-called safety spectacles, especially if you wear spectacles already.
 
Dennis
Thread: Lathe and mill or combination
30/09/2011 19:03:15
Also, if something gets b*********d then you've lost both machines, whereas with separate machines at least you can use the other one. I bought the milling attachment for my Cowells lathe, but I then bought their separate milling machine, which I'm very pleased with. I would think that you'll also waste more time demounting the milling attachment than you would setting up a separate mill.
 
Dennis
Thread: Benches
09/09/2011 13:32:38
Supporting Mike's observation, I bought recently a high padded back bar stool from Argos, quite strong, stable, and supportive. Goes well with my bench height of 33".
 
Dennis

 
09/09/2011 11:39:53
6"x2"'s mounted on 3"x2" framing, with a sheet of thin ply on the top, which can be renewed when it gets too disgusting (tea stains by the dozen) for use. No discernible sag so far (it's on a concrete floor).
 
Dennis
Thread: Time for reflection
27/08/2011 13:33:36
....and one who's lost his bearings (spherical, of course) ?
 
Dennis

Edited By Stovepipe on 27/08/2011 13:34:02

Thread: Office Laminator - Benefits in the Workshop
21/08/2011 22:52:15
Also, those display folders are useful for keeping the manuals in that come with all the tools we buy. I can now lay my hands on the manuals for any tool in the workshop.
 
(Yes, I know I'll be drummed out of the forum for "reading the instructions first", but that's a risk I'll have to live with ! (grin!))
 
Dennis
 
Thread: What happened to the Myford sale thread?
16/07/2011 17:14:49
Agreed. I've got two of their lathes (one for each hand) and their milling machine, and I'm delighted with them. My only problem is spending enough time on them to maximise their use. SWMBO insists that I talk to her occasionally.
 
They are the sort of firm that need our support.
 
Dennis
Thread: Classified advert problems - how to overcome.
08/06/2011 22:46:44
David,
 
Advert now deleted, I'm very much obliged.
 
Regards,
 
Dennis Franklin
 
08/06/2011 20:58:37
David,
I'm afraid I'm in the same boat as Harry Webster. Warco Mill/Drill sold promptly, but I can't delete the advert.
 
Details -
15/03/2011
Warco Mill/Drill + accessories
Mr Franklin
£250.00

Regards,
Dennis Franklin

Edited By Katy Purvis on 01/06/2015 12:23:50

Thread: Cutting tip for hole cutter
31/05/2011 22:32:13
Otherwise known as a "tank cutter", after re-reading the OPs post ?
 
Dennis
Thread: New technology in Model Engineers Workshop
22/05/2011 12:14:19
Posted by EtheAv8r on 20/05/2011 09:14:43:
Interesting post.... I would like to think I am a Trainee Amateur Engineer.
I am definitely at the start of a new, (and currently expensive) journey for which there can be no financial payback, but I hope will be significant enjoyment and learning to be had, and I do not know where this journey will lead.
Oh and I love new technology.
Edited By EtheAv8r on 20/05/2011 09:16:00

I think I'm in the same situation.
New technology such as laser cutting machines may well make existing technology obsolete. Will we need such accessories (say) such as D.R.O. ?
 
Dennis
Thread: That's better!
22/05/2011 12:08:58
A couple of those empty yellow butter containers on the bench are useful for dumping small components in. You might have to rummage around in them to find the component, but at least you know where they are. These yellow containers are also useful for sighting the clearance on a slitting saw to make sure it isn't fouling the table.
I'd endorse NJH's set of Bisley drawers for storage (unfortunately I had to pay a higher price for mine).
 
Dennis
21/05/2011 14:05:09
I'm one of these smug oiks who puts tools away in their proper places when finished. Still doesn't help in finding that tool you put down just now does it - wheresitgone ? Like Norman, a set of drawers in the workshop does help in classifying all those small components. I bought a roll of Blick labels (1200 of 'em) several years ago, and label each drawer with its (assumed) contents. With four sets of those drawers, going cross-eyed trying to locate those centre drills I know I've put in a drawer somewhere doesn't improve my temper. SWMBO stays away from the workshop when I'm in there, because my language apparenlty anneals the metals without any external assistance !
 
Dennis
Thread: Cutting a 365 tooth gear
14/05/2011 12:17:06
Ady,
Thanks for clarifying this. Although not interested in clock making, I found your consolidation of the procedure very interesting and informative.
 
(We are assuming of course that "Engine builder"'s hands haven't dropped off after his (say) 257th turn of the wheel, or RSI hasn't set in !!)
 
Dennis
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