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The Merry Miller23/03/2011 20:05:57
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Just been watching the latest episode and Guy's attempt at tinsmithing, had to switch it off, I was beginning to feel quite ill.
The Merry Miller23/03/2011 20:52:41
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I've been doing that as well Graham.
 
I get the impression that he is or was a failed mechanic and now he want's to blame everybody else for his failure to make it as an engineer. OT again, sorry.
Steve Garnett23/03/2011 21:38:59
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Posted by The Merry Miller on 23/03/2011 20:05:57:
Just been watching the latest episode and Guy's attempt at tinsmithing, had to switch it off, I was beginning to feel quite ill.

Yeah, the baked bean thing wasn't good - but you should have kept watching, because he appeared to make quite a good job of the cutlery (and the forks and spoons)...

Steve Garnett23/03/2011 21:42:01
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Posted by Graham Meek on 23/03/2011 20:37:09:
"The Posting that Donald Wrote"

Hehe!

Nicholas Farr23/03/2011 21:55:04
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Posted by Steve Garnett on 23/03/2011 21:38:59:
Posted by The Merry Miller on 23/03/2011 20:05:57:
Just been watching the latest episode and Guy's attempt at tinsmithing, had to switch it off, I was beginning to feel quite ill.

Yeah, the baked bean thing wasn't good - but you should have kept watching, because he appeared to make quite a good job of the cutlery (and the forks and spoons)...

 
 
Hi, I just call them fighting irons, a term my late brother taught me when we were kids. Don't understand them posh words.
 
Guy's irons did look the part, and they did get passed by the QA lady.
 
Regards Nick.
John Stevenson24/03/2011 00:06:07
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Just watched it.
 
Dead impressed with his tin, about 300% better than any tin bashing I have done. Why is it that because you use machine tools everyone thinks that you can do all aspects of mechanical engineering ?
 
What really impressed me though was using a tenon saw to cut bread, probably the best use for one.
 
John S.
chris stephens24/03/2011 00:29:44
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Hi John,
Impressive indeed, I thought that was what bandsaws were for.
 
TBTGB should have been billed as a comedy, with engineering asides. Rather than the other way around.
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Tony Jeffree24/03/2011 12:46:24
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Posted by chris stephens on 24/03/2011 00:29:44:
Hi John,
Impressive indeed, I thought that was what bandsaws were for.
 
TBTGB should have been billed as a comedy, with engineering asides. Rather than the other way around.
chriStephens
Hi Chris -
 
Absolutely - I think the nay-sayers in this thread & the other one have completely missed the point. This is *entertainment*, not engineering, and its very clear that the two lads are (a) having a great time and (b) taking the mickey big-time. The tenon saw for cutting the bread was priceless, as was the use of a micrometer as a G-clamp to hold the escapement in position last week. I can't think of a better use for a knackered mike than to use it as a clamp - nice fine threads so adjusting it is easy and according to John S, if you whack a Stilson on it for extra torque it holds like a good 'un.
 
This is riveting viewing - if only to spot the next bit of fun poked at po-faced engineers.
 
Regards,
Tony
John Stevenson24/03/2011 12:51:02
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Posted by Tony Jeffree on 24/03/2011 12:46:24:

Hi Chris -
 

 
This is riveting viewing - if only to spot the next bit of fun poked at po-faced engineers.
 
Regards,
Tony
 
I wonder if Donald One Way watches it ?
 
John S.
 

Edited By John Stevenson on 24/03/2011 12:52:00

NJH24/03/2011 13:07:05
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Tony
 
You're poking around in that wasp nest again!
 
Norman
 

KWIL24/03/2011 13:59:58
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How did he drill that hole in a piece of tinplate? I always cut my fingers off when I try to do it that way!
Tony Jeffree24/03/2011 14:06:23
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Posted by NJH on 24/03/2011 13:07:05:
Tony
 
You're poking around in that wasp nest again!
 
Norman
 

Not at all...

Posted by KWIL on 24/03/2011 13:59:58:
How did he drill that hole in a piece of tinplate? I always cut my fingers off when I try to do it that way!
Yes - I was wondering that as well. Probably explains why they didn't show the drill actually breaking through.
 
Regards,
Tony
Dave Jones 124/03/2011 16:29:24
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Posted by KWIL on 24/03/2011 13:59:58:
How did he drill that hole in a piece of tinplate? I always cut my fingers off when I try to do it that way!
Yes - I was wondering that as well. Probably explains why they didn't show the drill actually breaking through.
 
Regards,
Tony
I was wondering the same thing. I tried drilling a hole that way once, it would be fair to say I learnt my lesson and havent done it again! I am surprised it got through the BBC H&S dept!
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Dinosaur Engineer24/03/2011 16:36:46
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But he can ride a motorcycle exceedingly well, especially on the IOM TT circuit.
KWIL24/03/2011 16:41:15
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Perhaps he should stick with the bike then? It would be more exciting.
Tony Jeffree24/03/2011 16:41:28
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Posted by Dinosaur Engineer on 24/03/2011 16:36:46:
But he can ride a motorcycle exceedingly well, especially on the IOM TT circuit.
 
True...but all that proves is that he is certifiable...
 
Regards,
Tony
Gray6224/03/2011 17:32:35
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Thi needs to be viewed in the way it was meant, light entertainment and an informal look into our engineering history, kind of a Fred Dibnah eccentricity without the attention to detail
I must admit, I am a great fan of the late FD but I find this humerous and rivetting.
 
Maybe Mr (T)Wittman should watch it and learn how to view the lighter side of life.
 
Ad, Donald, if you find the slate on your name an insult, then it was intended. I do not like your attitude and you have no place making the comments you have on a hobby site.
Dinosaur Engineer24/03/2011 18:01:36
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Posted by Tony Jeffree on 24/03/2011 16:41:28:
Posted by Dinosaur Engineer on 24/03/2011 16:36:46:
But he can ride a motorcycle exceedingly well, especially on the IOM TT circuit.
 
True...but all that proves is that he is certifiable...
 
Regards,
Tony
 
Yes it certainly helps in the TT.

Terryd24/03/2011 22:20:49
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Posted by CoalBurner on 24/03/2011 17:32:35:
Thi needs to be viewed in the way it was meant, light entertainment and an informal look into our engineering history, kind of a Fred Dibnah eccentricity without the attention to detail
I must admit, I am a great fan of the late FD but I find this humerous and rivetting.
 
Maybe Mr (T)Wittman should watch it and learn how to view the lighter side of life.
 
Ad, Donald, if you find the slate on your name an insult, then it was intended. I do not like your attitude and you have no place making the comments you have on a hobby site.
 
 
Be Careful Coalburner,
 
He may insult you on the forum, scary.
 
Best regards
 
T
Steve Garnett24/03/2011 22:35:02
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Posted by KWIL on 24/03/2011 13:59:58:
How did he drill that hole in a piece of tinplate? I always cut my fingers off when I try to do it that way!

I'm slightly disappointed now that we haven't been told the one and only correct way to do it...

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