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

[OJCar]

A used Trampoline ...

 

[Arc Tourist]

This one?


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Yes. Some interesting uses and reasons men have had shed's. On page 80, the man Brian who developed the mechanical device to help him use his injured hand, reminded me of my neighbour overseas. His name was Oscar Johnson, a master machinist. On his own time, he developed the artificial arm just after world war two. And because he did it on the time, and on the equipment of the Company he worked for, they took credit for the invention and he never received a penny for it.

 

[Kram]

Some m14 taps, OSG 1.25mm which I shall use for a sparkplug adaptor. 1.5mm, which Im sure will be useful for something.

 

[oldbikedavey]

I have got one from my 4x4ing days, they are very handy, used mine for all sorts, getting tree roots out, pulling dents and bends out of things and pulling lamp posts straight amongst other things

Used to use Trewhella CE Monkey Jacks for stump work, but it was always better to leave a decent amount of trunk up in the air and bring in the big Tirfor or the Monkey winch, which was an absolute beast of a thing run double - purchase.....

 

[nickk]

4th driver bandsaw wheel I’ve replaced since 2018 when I bought the saw ,once when they were out of stock I welded a broken wheel together,promptly forgot,that lasted 10 months,not bad for cast,still confident this is the best saw for the money,swivel base aswell,all for £1400….7 years ago. It’s an Axminster engineer series,plus it’s in semi production usage.

 

[Brad93]

Some m14 taps, OSG 1.25mm which I shall use for a sparkplug adaptor. 1.5mm, which Im sure will be useful for something.
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I've used M14 fine for a few things, escapes my memory now.
As you mentioned spark plugs is a common one.

 

[Brad93]

4th driver bandsaw wheel I’ve replaced since 2018 when I bought the saw ,once when they were out of stock I welded a broken wheel together,promptly forgot,that lasted 10 months,not bad for cast,still confident this is the best saw for the money,swivel base aswell,all for £1400….7 years ago. It’s an Axminster engineer series,plus it’s in semi production usage.View attachment 482121

Machine one from steel and be done with it.

 

[Maker]

Ordered back in November, finally arrived today!



Ernest Wright dressmaking shears, handmade in Sheffield, by the "masterputtertogetherers". I've wanted a pair for years just because it's an old traditional company which probably won't be around much longer. I don't need posh scissors though so these are a gift for my mum.

 

[Mick Annick]

Ordered back in November, finally arrived today!

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Ernest Wright dressmaking shears, handmade in Sheffield, by the "masterputtertogetherers". I've wanted a pair for years just because it's an old traditional company which probably won't be around much longer. I don't need posh scissors though so these are a gift for my mum.

I bought Mrs A a pair for her sewing room, they are beautifully made.

 

[Kram]

I'm also going to need an m14x1 tap I've just ordered this, m14 x 1mm pitch, MT2 revolving centre.

MT 2 Revolving Live Center Tailstock Thread M14 | eBay

Revolving Center MT 2 Shank Thread M14x1. These have single row bearings & Taper Rolling to take up radial load and thrust bearings to absorb axial loads.

www.ebay.co.uk

I got a mini 4 jaw chuck a few weeks back, that should also fit it.

Had the idea of putting it in toolpost with mt2 adaptor, at 1 degree, to try rotary broaching.

 

[8ob]

Topped up with some workshop gadgetry, a pair of oil siphons and a oil system filler set, includes the tiny jap ones.

Bob

 

[Memmeddu]

I'm also going to need an m14x1 tap I've just ordered this, m14 x 1mm pitch, MT2 revolving centre.

MT 2 Revolving Live Center Tailstock Thread M14 | eBay

Revolving Center MT 2 Shank Thread M14x1. These have single row bearings & Taper Rolling to take up radial load and thrust bearings to absorb axial loads.

www.ebay.co.uk

I got a mini 4 jaw chuck a few weeks back, that should also fit it.

Had the idea of putting it in toolpost with mt2 adaptor, at 1 degree, to try rotary broaching.

Shouldn't it run true to the center but the broach slightly tilted off center?

 

[oldbikedavey]

Mostly , a thin covering of fine sawdust on account of some two -stroke cylinder patternmaking operations.
Hopefully, a nicely chunky and fairly well evolved item will result ...

 

[oldbikedavey]

I'm also going to need an m14x1 tap I've just ordered this, m14 x 1mm pitch, MT2 revolving centre.

MT 2 Revolving Live Center Tailstock Thread M14 | eBay

Revolving Center MT 2 Shank Thread M14x1. These have single row bearings & Taper Rolling to take up radial load and thrust bearings to absorb axial loads.

www.ebay.co.uk

I got a mini 4 jaw chuck a few weeks back, that should also fit it.

Had the idea of putting it in toolpost with mt2 adaptor, at 1 degree, to try rotary broaching.

Set in the toolpost, that works, given a slight angular offset.
That, I know....

 

[Kram]

The next question is where to get rotary broach cutters. For square or hex I could likely grind S2 screwdriver bits to have some clearance.
I imagine torx broach bits can not be easily made, tho hex should be adequate for what I wanted.

 

[Memmeddu]

So today after going to have a look at this thing

Only to discover it was already sold weeks ago.... But only once I was there .
I've asked for the little blue box in the picture Wich is a spot welder.
A metal bender and a shear.
Seller wrote on a piece of paper and said I'll let you know the price...
I was like "are you serious?"
Anyways those the good ones of the lot everything else was garbage.
I kinda feeling I'll never get a price for them or it wouldn't be worth as he's probably going to check prices online and it would just be way cheaper buying new stuff.
But also thought about the age of the man and he kinda looks having dementia, he probably stopped working because his family and he really don't want to sell his tools because he'd like to keep something for himself.
Personally the spot welder has to be mine everything else he can keep them.

Anyways I've lost not one not two but 4 auctions, all of them were small lots of Gühring and Garant Morse taper drills ...
I've received a proposal for a small lot of them.
Accepted straight away.

11 Stella Bianca (White Star) HSS G bits
Smaller is 13mm bigger is 20mm
An MT2 to MT1 adapter.

Everything comes in a box.
Stella Bianca is comparable to Dormer quality, made in Italy
70 euro brand new shipped to my door
5 euro x bit looks pretty good to me.
I already have 3 or 4 bigger sizes.

 

[4String.]

Acquired some windows in the van today, the first step to its campervan conversion:




Chuffed to bits with how it looks, next step is first fix electrics then start on the insulation and carpet lining. And at some stage there'll be a custom made (by me) aluminium roof rack complete with a solar panel and plenty of extra marker lights .

 

[Memmeddu]

The next question is where to get rotary broach cutters. For square or hex I could likely grind S2 screwdriver bits to have some clearance.
I imagine torx broach bits can not be easily made, tho hex should be adequate for what I wanted.

 

[4String.]

I bought Mrs A a pair for her sewing room, they are beautifully made.

No apologies for being biased but those three words "...handmade in Sheffield..." say it all.

 

[Seadog]

The next question is where to get rotary broach cutters. For square or hex I could likely grind S2 screwdriver bits to have some clearance.
I imagine torx broach bits can not be easily made, tho hex should be adequate for what I wanted.

There are some on eBay, but all from the US and pricey