Stuff you have made today

[Memmeddu]

Repaired a edge trimmer this morning
20minute of my life for 20 euros think might be worth
So replaced the fuel lines , applied some liquid gasket (arenxos ermetico A0019) on the carburettor manifold gaskets
Changed the sparkplug ,(not our @Spark plug )
Little bit of carb tuning
Materials provided by the customer

Later I'll start making a knife because my sister wants one (smaller and foldable)
I'll make the blade out of a worn diamond wheel (should be good steel )
Now I'm going to having lunch
Later I'll probably upload some pictures if I'm able to shot them prior the customer comes to take the trimmer

 

[nickk]

Here’s the nearly finished gate I posted the ring latch for,they’ll be boarded by the builder.

 

[tflnemesis]

Not today, but over the last week or so...

A couple of Xenomorph busts.

The left one is about finished, both are 3d printed ABS and have been run through an acetone vapour smooth.
The left one has been sprayed with a chrome spray paint then a little black dry brushed on to help pick out the features.

The right one still needs a bit more work, I am going to use some ABS gloop to make the disc appear more organic, then it will recieve the same treatment as the left.

WHY? I hear you ask...

Well, about a month ago the alternator went on my car and whilst replacing it I noticed the front badge was broken in a couple of places and actually fell off by the time I had done. So I thought why not replace them, I could have just found some standard Vauxhall badges but why be boring .

 

[Wedg1e]

This axe, this is how it came to me.
The shaft is rough, the edge is dull.
But the head is tight.

Sounds like lines from a song... just needs a bit of Nordic war-singing in the background (or Bjork, if you really want to frighten tribes) and some clashing of axes. Broadswords would do, if you have no axes. Oh wait, I see you do

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Sounds like lines from a song... just needs a bit of Nordic war-singing in the background (or Bjork, if you really want to frighten tribes) and some clashing of axes. Broadswords would do, if you have no axes. Oh wait, I see you do

I do not need ideas like that, by Odin I don't

 

[Wedg1e]

I do not need ideas like that, by Odin I don't

I Thor't you'd say that

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

I Thor't you'd say that

That's a Loki reply.

 

[mr migwire]

replacement compound slide arrived for the lathe today, fitted it and noticed the tool post had been machined down to suit the old slide that had been damaged and repaired, so cut a suitable bit of plate to the same size as the tool post base then drilled out the centre, unfortunatley i didnt have a drill big enough so had to use the independant four jaw chuck on the lathe as the hole was slightly off centre, some packers under the tool post and a boring tool to finish the hole to size, all done and Mark is a happy bunny, might even strip the lathe and get it painted now lol...

 

[Fraserb]

Today I tried to slow down a crop of Rye

 

[Olderisbetter]

Made over the last few weeks but finally painted today and had a head board panel added in covered in a piece of material from my scraps bag, the finish is made to look a bit scruffy and random it took a lot of effort to make it look that rough

 

[Memmeddu]

Started making the knife
Better known as "Pattadese" , this (not this one specifically but the design) is the typical Sardinian knife , known in the world because reasons but I know it's known if you don't know it you should .
The other typical Sardinian knife is the "Lepa"
Similar but characterised by a tall an slightly"Bowie" looking blade
Anyway
That's my Pattadese version , I'm making it because my sister asked me to make one for her
The blade is around 10cm long and it's made out of a piece of angle grinder diamond wheel.
Original Sardinian knives are made by forging old Fiat cars leaf springs , I'm not equipped to do that so I have to do this way
Made the spring out of the same material
And mild steel 1.5mm sheet for the frame.
For the handle I'll use juniper ,a typical Sardinian wood (it's being cut in the 50's or 70's) that now it's forbidden to cut
Original Sardinian knives handles are made using bones or horns ,but again I'm not equipped to work those materials
Hope you will like it .
There are things to improve right now it's not a complete part

 

[Brad93]

Various stuff made today.

no great pictures as there just was t the time

 

[selectedgrub]

Started making a slide holder.

 

[Olderisbetter]

Started making a slide holder.

Is this going to project slides?

 

[selectedgrub]

Is this going to project slides?

No this is.

 

[Wedg1e]

No this is.

How do I contact you?
It's easy, just call the Mayor. He has a big light he shines in the sky. It's in the shape of a giant c*ck.

If you get that, nip over to the Welder's Arms and buy yourself a pint

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I made quite a few Pokers as an apprentice, ICI had a perspex plant with all colour of off cuts being available, Poker shaft was made from a big stick welding rod,

Aye, Dad was a capstan setter on permanent nights back then - perspex of various alternating colours, but the shaft was c. 3/8" beautifully turned and polished [that didn't last, of course ] steel - nothing but the best for them!

Here’s the nearly finished gate I posted the ring latch for,they’ll be boarded by the builder.

Nice - I like the overall shape. Your design? Is it going to be boarded on the outside [hope so], and what arrangement(s) are there to keep undesirables out?

Today I tried to slow down a crop of Rye

That growth retardant stuff is expensive iirc - we couldn't afford when I was g/keeping anyway.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

This is for @gaz1 really, but some others might be interested too. Today, following on from my Quorn posts.

I've been doing some cleaning of parts and have made some shiney bits. [not I hasten to add in @spencer 427's league, of course

I'm really enjoying this, it's obvious whoever made all the parts really knew what he was doing, the finishing throughout [well, this boxful anyway] is first class - if you zoom in on the bit in the middle of pic 1 you can see the markings/numbers for adjustment(s) he's done - quality work, even down to tiny brass discs to prevent the cap screws from marking the tubes when tightened [I nearly dropped/lost one....

]

Also, whoever dismantled & packed it [I suspect it was someone clearing out someone's shed/workshop/garage after a death, just a feeling...if the builder was still alive, why would he dispose of quality work like this for what I paid for it?] seems to have kept all the related bits together. Should make the jigsaw a little bit easier. We all know men don't read instructions/manuals , but in this case I fear.....
Good job I have the Quorn Handbook, then there's always www.lathes.co.uk to refer to as well.

Final decision is to paint, or not to pain? I'm quite liking the naked look atm.......

Might have a day off from it tomorrow as there's rain forecast from Sunday for odd times throughout the coming week, so I'll take the good of the fine weather to catch up with reading, exercise etc.. I can always move onto box 2 then, and see what else is hiding in there.

 

[gaz1]

no pics slim



i know what you paid for it though i did say if you didnt want it that id have it off you for equal pay of coarse

though i did say it was a right bargain but i had one so worth passing onto another who was saying they needed one

 

[slim_boy_fat]

no pics slim

Couple of mins, I'm on it after it was pointed out. Check in The Welder's Arms shortly...