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Some of you may remember the post I deleted a little while ago after some objections to the use of a buffing mop in the lathe chuck? Well I did listen and have made the necessary adjustments to make it as safe as any buffing wheel. IMO. Once again I am NOT telling you that this is perfect or...

I saw this today and I'm on my way to get one ..... http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2867_7487.htm I have been using the circular saw by the same company for over a year and it is awesome to say the least, That cuts through steel upto 3-4mm deep being pushed in a straight line quickly...

Well it is nearly time for the next (hopefully much better than Ascot) model exhibition. The Midland exhibition details can be found here. http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/our-events-detail.php?id=0000000007 I will be there on Saturday the 18Th Oct and will make sure I am watching the...

Hi, Just a quick post to ask if anyone else is going to the Royal ascot show this weekend? I will be there on Saturday from 11-3:30 ish. Taking a shed load of photo's and some videos too I'm sure ;) Just thought if anyone else was there it would be nice to meet face to face. The link is...

Well the time has come to get me boots wet! Here are a few photo's of my attempt to follow some plans to make a steam engine (even though it'll run on air for a little while first ;D ) Obviously I can't stick to the plan exactly... Something in me just says 'style it!!' so I am...

Well Here it is ....Finally ;D Bogstandard has seen this first hand today as I went to visit him at his home, and learn more than a few things :D John it was a really good day, Hope I didn't outstay my welcome... I have a habit of being able to talk!! ;D Just a few pics for the rest of you...

Just returned from the show and thought I'd share the photo's I took ;D Firstly I'd like to say how much of a pleasure it was to meet some of the members of HMEM (in order of appearance...) Circlip, Bogstandard and JohnS. A very nice group of gents. Thank you to Bogstandard for your gifts. I...

Well I finally decided to reorganise my little shop... Well I had to really since I just purchased a new bench for my lathe to sit on! :D A couple of photo's... bear in mind I have no where near finished yet.... For a start I am going to go next door and find out what is causing all that damp...

This is a little getup I designed and built after watching a Youtube demo by Gmark1953 on drilling an orifice (his words) I liked the idea but had some issues with the holding of the pin vice, I know it is unlikely to draw your hand in with such a small drill bit but could still do some...

Hello, I was wondering in the vast knowledge bowl that lies before me if any one or many of you could help me figure someting out? I purchased a new 120mm (5") chuck on Saturday and it came with a non drilled mounting plate. This I figured was not an issue since I have a rotary table and I...

Well here is the first attempt to make what I think is the right part? feel free to tell me otherwise. I wouldn't know if there are exact standards that should be adhered to. I just made what I think looks right! ;D Ralph. ( be kind.... I know it's not perfect!! ::) )...

Hi all, well today I took time off from my treadle engine (after the flywheel disaster!) and decided to make a monopod to mount my camera on my lathe or mill. Works well and only took ... erm 5hrs!! Well a lot of that was due to design on the fly and tweeking....plus dinner! :D But it's all...

Hi. I just spent about an hour reading various area's of the site and two things have come to puzzle me ( this doesn't take much!!) 1/ What is the 'Karma' thing all about and how does it work? 2/ why are some names in red on the list of currrent members online? (have they been naughty? :big:)...

Well another slightly productive evening in my little shop of..... creativity! ;D I spent at least an hour just figuring out my con' rod and crank lengths...( 7.0mm between crank centres and 53.5mm for the con' rod!) this one had better work! ::) I posted some new pics in the 'bucket' so feel...

Hi Eric, as requested some more pic's of my torches... the first real thing I ever designed and made on my own lathe :'( Don't suppose any one knows a good cad/tech draughtsman that could pro draw my plans? (erm for free!! or at least the copy of the plans and the written out...

Hi all. thought since some seemed interested in the style of my first engine attempt I should share the wealth, so to speak! So here is the link to Steve Bedair's site where I got the plans for my/his ball turner. It is extremely strong it can even face off and turn down using the power feed...

Hello, as some of you have already seen I tried a treadle engine for my first last week... I didn't like the lack of accuracy I gave it, drilled one hole off parallel... pretty dumb thing to do! >:( So with a few suggestions under my cap I ventured out into the workshop today and got started on...

Right here goes.... I'm going to try to link a 'tube' vid for you to see what a hash I made of my first attempt of a treadle engine... technically my first engine ever! (model/small one that is, been a mechanic for 16 years!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOchAGCIYDg If it works ...WOOO...