This is to let this newsgroup know I have successfully set up a filter in Thunderbird to eliminate all messages from a certain crazy spammer who who insists on cross posting to many newsgroups fr... Read more »
Car park very full today and long delay at the roadworks just before Stow-on-the-Wold. The excellent full breakfast available until 11AM is to be recommended! Read more »
Gareth's Downstairs Computer G is for galoot. -- STC / M0TEY / http://twitter.com/ukradioamateur Read more »
Found a few surplus bits of 20mm round linear rail and thought I'd have a go at building a sheet roll-bending machine. It's for light ally. Had a look, and there seems to be several roll placement... Read more »
I have to cut some 22mm diameter pockets for bearings. They have to be a fixed to press fit fit, ie not moving around any under load but still separable with a puller or a mallet. Normally I'd c... Read more »
Since Yahoo changed, the Centec Forum seems to have died. I know there are other Centec owners on this group and I wondered if they have any idea of what is happening to the Forum? John H Read more »
Just got some air tools, I think I should only use one type of quick connector if possible throughout the workshop. So, which is better, vertex/pcl or euro? Price isn't a factor with the small ... Read more »
I want to do some welding indoors, stick and TIG, and want to build a welding station. I have slightly dicky lungs, and need clean air. Has anyone used a downdraught station? eg http://www.airbe... Read more »
I want to tap a blind hole about 4mm deep in 5mm aluminium plate, without disturbing the other side. M5 thread, or so. Any ideas how to go about it? ta Peter Fairbrother Read more »
Hi, I'm looking for some round(ish) copper balls, about 1/4 dia. Any suggestions? I'll need about a litre, it's for a TIG atmosphere box, eg: http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/purge-box-part2.... Read more »
I have a good Manchester Rapidor power hacksaw, and I would like to make it even better with a lick of paint. Trouble is I can't find a source of matching green hammer paint. The Hammerite brand st... Read more »
Do some of you know where to find or get a copy of such a manual ? I have tried PEDERSEN Værktøjsmaskiner here in Denmark - no luck ! Regards KS, Denmark Read more »
I have made a website about these wonderful machines, AND I have a couple for sale: http://www.xs4all.nl/~hanf/pub/astoba/index.html Hans -- This is a non-profit organization; we didn't plan it that... Read more »
Hi folks, My Qualters & Smith power hacksaw has stripped a thread in the vice. It's the larger, less common Qualters & Smith machine, sold as their heavy duty hacksaw. 8 inch capacity with serial n... Read more »
I've been looking through the latest ArcEuro catalogue which came with Model Engineer and noticed that they have recently introduced a reasonably priced micro drill adaptor: http://www.arceurotrade.c... Read more »
Thanks to Mark Jones, we seem to have procured a nearly new horizontal milling attachment for the Beaver mill, so the 2ES is going to be redundant. We would like to see it go to a good home if possib... Read more »
A manual Bridgeport with standard DRO fitted has a problem on the X axis readout. Basically, it doesn't work, tried swapping the connection at the back of the Heidenhain readout box, no difference.... Read more »
Vitrea 37 is no longer listed - what are suitable equivalents? Read more »
Does anyone have any spare tool holders for a Tripan size 2 quick change toolpost, please? The holders will have numbers like 231, 232, etc stamped on the top. I only have four holders and it's dri... Read more »
Just posting this for Vince across the road: He has two turret mills, one is an A&S with 2J Bridgie Varispeed head, R8 taper. The other is an Induma Bridgeport clone with Int30 head. Vince would like... Read more »
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