Today I acquired...........

Keithmac · Jul 3, 2023

I'd love a good quality lathe, watch quite a few machinists on YouTube and looks very rewarding learning the skills to make intricate parts.

Cutting threads looked like witchcraft to start with but I've got the basic idea of how it works.

GraemeVW · Jul 3, 2023

Keithmac said:
I'd love a good quality lathe, watch quite a few machinists on YouTube and looks very rewarding learning the skills to make intricate parts.

Cutting threads looked like witchcraft to start with but I've got the basic idea of how it works.

Cutting threads is something I've not tried yet but it will be one if the first things I need try with my new lathe. My old one was not really suitable for screw cutting.

Onoff · Jul 3, 2023

Arc Tourist said:
On a lighter note, I received a parcel with a tin of RTD Compound. 500grams is probably more than I'll ever need, but bit the bullet and bought the smallest tin I could find.

Top tip, when you've been dipping your drill bit in it and it's full of swarf, don't be tempted to gently warm it up on the cooker ring so all the cr@p sinks to the bottom. Even if they're out they smell it when they come in.

Arc Tourist · Jul 3, 2023

Onoff said:
Top tip, when you've been dipping your drill bit in it and it's full of swarf, don't be tempted to gently warm it up on the cooker ring so all the cr@p sinks to the bottom. Even if they're out they smell it when they come in.

I learned never to contaminate a tin, tube, or bottle of any substance when I was young. I always transfer a portion from a large container to a smaller more convenient container for use, but thanks for the tip, it is appreciated. :thumbup:

Edit: Thinking back to when I was young, my tip is ....... "Never toss a bar of soap into a gas forge." It will set off fire alarms, stink up a storm, and the kid will be suspended from school.

My Old Landy · Jul 4, 2023

I have decided to go down the Powerpole route as opposed to to the XC60 I started with on my radios etc

Shox Dr · Jul 4, 2023

Onoff said:
Top tip, when you've been dipping your drill bit in it and it's full of swarf, don't be tempted to gently warm it up on the cooker ring so all the cr@p sinks to the bottom. Even if they're out they smell it when they come in.

Or use the dishwasher to clean the diesel off engine parts. It will stink for weeks :scared:

Onoff · Jul 4, 2023

More of a came home and saw a weird, flint sticking out of the bank where we've dug out to extend the patio:

https://flic.kr/p/2oMm6wU

https://flic.kr/p/2oMp5e6

A quick clean in the sink with the scrubbing brush:

https://flic.kr/p/2oMm6ts

https://flic.kr/p/2oMp5aZ

Any thoughts as to what it is? Bone?

Arc Tourist · Jul 4, 2023

That is strange.

Porkypine · Jul 4, 2023

Aliens obviously..

You can see a little face in the middle too...

julianthegypsy · Jul 4, 2023

Six sided. Quartz crystals?

Memmeddu · Jul 4, 2023

Onoff said:
More of a came home and saw a weird, flint sticking out of the bank where we've dug out to extend the patio:

https://flic.kr/p/2oMm6wU

https://flic.kr/p/2oMp5e6

A quick clean in the sink with the scrubbing brush:

https://flic.kr/p/2oMm6ts

https://flic.kr/p/2oMp5aZ

Any thoughts as to what it is? Bone?

It looks like an hand grenade

Memmeddu · Jul 4, 2023

Bought a Metabo BHE22 for my brother that's an indicative picture unfortunately I didn't make a picture prior to buy , and eBay apparently doesn't show the item anymore.

Then since I'm working like a mule , without buying anything for me in a long time.
I've found an occasion on eBay negotiated little bit and made a present myself .
After years of Chinese multimeters ,despite it still works (7 years old AliExpress) I've bought a real man DMM
So a FLUKE 115 True RMS ,in mint conditions for 115 euros .
As same as up above didn't thought to make a picture
So another indicative picture

nickk · Jul 4, 2023

Another pair of these fork lift sleeves,this being my 3rd set in less than 2 years,lent out on two occasions,each time they got bent,both customers admitted fault though.
Don’t you love the simple instructions with nothing implied.Lol.

RichardM · Jul 4, 2023

Onoff said:
More of a came home and saw a weird, flint sticking out of the bank where we've dug out to extend the patio:

https://flic.kr/p/2oMm6wU

https://flic.kr/p/2oMp5e6

A quick clean in the sink with the scrubbing brush:

https://flic.kr/p/2oMm6ts

https://flic.kr/p/2oMp5aZ

Any thoughts as to what it is? Bone?

Haven't the faintest, but someone at your local museum may be able to shed some light on it or point you in the right direction.

Gragson · Jul 4, 2023

68mm Additional to progressor hole saw set as advertised by Matt which comes with 2 adapters for threaded holesaw systems which is well handy and all a good price at 13.50 all in, and fits in the box set with room yet to ~~spend~~ spare. I'm still seeing a lot of choice of the (good) white holesaws still available over ebay.

Also got another hex bit screwdriver - Wolfcraft. Needed cos the other Kennedy one keeps getting borrowed...
Like the Kennedy you pull the lock ring up to insert or release the bit, seems counter intuitive and makes getting the bit out a bit harder, not sure why they are like that, I have extension bars that work the other way :dontknow:

Maker · Jul 4, 2023

Maker said:
No it's a church.

Here's another picture from the same city, I imagine someone here will recognise it straight away.

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30 second exposure with the camera propped up on a rock (Hence the ground in the foreground). I know I just said I'm done buying equipment, but this reminds me I want a little 6" tripod I can take anywhere for things like this.
It's cropped btw, I don't have an X-Pan.

Little 6" tripod I can take anywhere.

I had an Amazon gift card for almost the exact amount (£33), so I'm calling it a birthday present. I must say I'm very impressed with it, even holds my big 300mm lens nice and steady.

MattF · Jul 4, 2023

Gragson said:
68mm Additional to progressor hole saw set as advertised by Matt which comes with 2 adapters for threaded holesaw systems which is well handy and all a good price at 13.50 all in

It was too cheap to not buy, wasn't it. You can barely buy the QC adapter alone, for that price.

Woody.v8 · Jul 4, 2023

A bike with no wheels , had it less than a week and I've broke it already :laughing:

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I gave it a bit of a workout and the tyres are horrendous, old ,misshapen and flatspots (abit like me really :laughing:

)
So new tyres have been ordered.

redlig · Jul 4, 2023

Farside said:
There seems to be a lack of hull in the back bit there.

Don't you know nuffin? that's to let the water out.

Gragson · Jul 4, 2023

MattF said:
It was too cheap to not buy, wasn't it. You can barely buy the QC adapter alone, for that price.

Totally. For the extra QC, decent 7mm pilot bit, 2 x adapters and decent 68mm holesaw - no brainer :thumbup:

The 64mm in the set has gone through best part of 100mm of rail track steel via a pillar drill in separate cuts and is keen as minus a bit of paint!

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