Recent content by RussB

Hi folks, I'm based in the north of England and I'm looking for a larger Milling machine to purchase or possibly swap if you want to downsize slightly? xx I have an Astra L2(L4?) vertical and horitontal knee mill, its a really high quality machine, and the condition is second to none. I'd be...

Jack, I'm hoping with the variable volume pump/motor I'll be able to have positive and negative angle on the swash plate giving me forward/netural/reverse for each track servo controlled. That's why I've focused a bit on the concept, plus obviously with a hydraulic power source I could run all...

ohh.... I'm also keeping an eye out at Harrogate show this weekend for this book which looks really good "http://www.chesterhobbystore.com/lathework-a-complete-3908-p.asp"

MachineTom, I have a lot of experience with mechanics growing up (ie cars, motorbikes, engines, gearboxes and valves), which led be down a careerer path giving me a lot of experience with mechanical design, and now as I hobby I'm progressing to actual metalworking (rather than doing everything...

I will certainly be walking before I can run, and when I've finished walking and got some sort of IC engine going (I'm leaning towards a simple 2 stroke compression ignition) I'll probably go the jugular and try a pneumatic axial piston pump with a view to maybe converting/recycling it to...

I feel a bit like the odd one out :hDe: a bit nervous to reveal my true ambition! Ultimately, I don't know which club or forum is for me, but I prefer it here although it feels like the title just doesn't fit the bill for me:confused: Sooo, my true feelings right now to explain that, is the...

Hi Gus, I've settled (I hope) on a Weiss WM180V (a Chester DB7VS) as they seem to have a great deal at the moment (4" 3 & 4 jaw chuck, fixed and travelling steadies, a set of disposable carbide tipped tools and so on) I'll also be getting a faceplate as I might use it. I poured over many many...

Hi, I've been lurking for a few months now as can be seen from my join date :p, I'm not sure if I've introduced myself yet..... Looking over various mechanical models over the last few years along with a fascination of anything mechanical for as long as I can remember (about 20 years) has...