Recent content by Andy

I wondered about that too. Here it is http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/memberlist.php

If we are a fringe group or subculture then that is OK with me and I'm glad to be part of it. Rather that than belong to the mainstream of people who, as Kurt Vonnegut observed many years ago 'can't put the screw cap back on a jar without crossing the threads' (or words to that effect). From my...

I use graphite powder for the jaws. Use grease inside the 3 jaw chuck, where it is away from swarf etc, but not on the jaws.

Thanks for that John, I've been meaning to get one of those for ages.

My 7x14 still has the original ones in, but if I was replacing I'd use brass. I may be wrong, but I don't think you'd get good performance from delrin or similar. These things need all the help they can get regarding rigidity. :-[

Outstanding! A joy to watch and listen to.

I can't help you with the fuel, but for pre-heating there is no need to have the little priming cup under the burner if you have a propane torch. You just use the propane torch to pre-heat the burner. Simple. This is how I use my paraffin blowtorch. Got the tip from one of Tubal Cain's books...

Nice, Mario. A lot better than mine. Useful things, finger plates.

Outstanding, you have inspired me. :idea: Sounds great too.

This is right up my street. Thanks for posting. I'm looking forward to seeing more on this.

Its a Hazemeyer. http://www.lathes.co.uk/hazemeyer/