Member postings for Roger Williams 2

Many thanks for the replies, I think it will be my next project !. John, it does look a bit awkward to raise the head, which would mean leaving space behind the machine to get at the lever !. No machine is perfect I suppose. Cheers.

Hello all, was offered an Arboga U2508 Mill today for restoration, for 100 quid being assured by the old chap selling it, works OK. Theres no power to the machine so cant check, but apart from some rust, looks in good condition. So the question is, are these mills any good, ie, up to the usual excellent Swedish quality ?. Many thanks. PS, sorry for picture on its side.

Edited By Neil Wyatt on 06/09/2017 21:05:28

Didnt come from North Korea by any chance ?........

The glass fibre item is a comm stick, for cleaning commutators on electric motors. At least, that was what we were issued with them for by the Post Office.

Hello all, Ive no idea if this person has been recommended as a supplier of wiper felt so I thought I would mention them. Their ebay username is - soj924h . An A4 by 6mm sheet is £3.50. Seems a fair buy to me. Cheers.

Nice job on the chuck Joe, youve inspired me to have a go at one of mine !. Does the brass top hat become gripped on the jaw scroll "teeth" ?.

Edited By Roger Williams 2 on 29/05/2017 22:49:47

Spare a thought for poor Nicky Hayden( Moto GP champion 2006), whos funeral it was today I believe. A true gentleman and super rider. Sadly missed.

Edited By Roger Williams 2 on 29/05/2017 19:50:00

Dave, have a look on utube for Joe Pieczynski, hes done a video about screwcutting the other way round, ie, from headstock outwards . Saves crashing ! I think its called, " Threading, best teqnique ever "

Edited By Roger Williams 2 on 10/05/2017 21:04:54

Windy, fascinating article on the Bristol sleeve valve engines.

Wonder if the seller would accept £2000 ?.

Graeme W, well said mate.

Hello all, an old friend of a friend asked if I wanted this lathe, no brainer really. He had old sheds full of many machines, including at least 5 lathes. One of them, a lovely Boxford with gearbox, had become badly rusted because of a leaking roof !. Luckily, the Super 7 had oil on the ways . There were also a few drilling machines one of which was a lovely 6ft tall Meddings ( I think!), geared head thing. Unfortunately the old chap is disabled now and doesnt really care about the stuff, nor does his son, so eventually, the scrap man will end up with it. Why the son doesnt get organised and sell the machinary, Ive no idea. Woodworking equipment too !!.

Anyway, at least one tool has been saved......

Nowt as queer as folk.....£117 at the minute !.

Hello all, in my opinion, the Hardinge taper lock is the best, so quick to change a chuck. But I wouldnt like to run in reverse though with the chuck fastened clockwisei. Quite frightening probably !. In fact, its always confused me as to why the KL1 (HLVH) needs to be run in reverse anyway.

The people must want something to do buying that cra* .I suppose it takes all sorts.....

At the other end of the spectrum, I was offered a Super 7 for FREE the other day and I believe in good condition. Long story short, my friend who was offered it , turned it down because hes not into lathes, asked me if I wanted it !!!.

Yes, and the Milling /Drilling attachment on the topslide.

Bloody hell, Im lost

Hello Clogs, I have one of the Evolution circular saws, same as Myford Boy in one of his videos, and have cut quite a few 3ft lengths of 3/8 inch steel plate with ease. Mine is 240v, but I wouldnt have thought it would make much difference with either voltage. Cheers.

Right, Julie pulled a name out of my hat, chap PM'd. Fairest way I hope !. Regards to all.

Hello, I have 3 people interested, 2 Phills and Rik, so they are going in a hat and the wife will pick one. The "lucky"one will have a PM. Cheers.