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

[Robotstar5]

Today I acquired....

One of the fitters is retiring and was sorting out stuff he didn't want, I was hoping it would be big enough for my 1" BSP tap, but not quite

 

[Farside]

Would have been if I went out in it I’ve patched it with some duct tape to get me out in it I made a rookie mistake when drilling new bolt holes for the seat

Haha. I did that when I ply-lined my van. Only later did I realise I'd put two screws into the diesel tank.

 

[ronan]

Today I acquired....

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One of the fitters is retiring and was sorting out stuff he didn't want, I was hoping it would be big enough for my 1" BSP tap, but not quite

Maybe a rub of a file might sort that out ? Any other plunder, make sure and show us.

 

[Dieselman 63]

Today I acquired space and money... well actually maybe just money. I’ve got rid of a load of stuff, had a good few chats with likeminded souls, but can’t see the spots where the stuff used to be!

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

A new scroll saw...

Many Thanks to @Arclikeharrypotter for collecting it on his way through and @MattF for a smooth collection.

Popped up to collect from Tom this morning and managed to grab an hour this afternoon to fiddle.

Il take the pulley to the lock up with me later and see if I have a motor that will fit both the pulley and the mounting patterns.
Eventually il make a angle plate so I can mount the little flange mounted 3p and vfd I have kicking around unused on it.


Much prefer the sprung piston over the moving arm they all seem to be now.
As all the blade mounts are removable should be an easy task to make mounts for die files too.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Some 3" wheels arrived today for the cast iron flypress stand. I would have preferred steel wheels, but these should do so I can roll it into our temporary storage unit.

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[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Some wheels arrived today for the cast iron flypress stand. I would have preferred steel wheels, but these should do so I can roll it into our temporary storage unit.

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Could do with those myself. Need to make a cabinet for the above saw so its mobile.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Got them off the "bay", £17 and delivered the following day, rated at 80kg each.

 

[Dieselman 63]

Some 3" wheels arrived today for the cast iron flypress stand. I would have preferred steel wheels, but these should do so I can roll it into our temporary storage unit.

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Pleasing ain’t it, pushing something super heavy along on wheels that used to be a pig to move! Did the same on my power hacksaw but I went with locking castors.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Pleasing ain’t it, pushing something super heavy along on wheels that used to be a pig to move! Did the same on my power hacksaw but I went with locking castors.

These are only temporary, but yeah it does make life so much easier. I have most machinery on wheels, but the stand will need to be bolted down due to the torqueing effect by the flypress, which can be substantial when some mussel is applied to the swing arm.

 

[DAPPH]

These are only temporary, but yeah it does make life so much easier. I have most machinery on wheels, but the stand will need to be bolted down due to the torqueing effect by the flypress, which can be substantial when some mussel is applied to the swing arm.

Mike would it be worth anchoring your fly press like this if you put it on wheels ?

Put the stand on 100 mm hard nylon locking castors in a removable frame with a removable front and close the open front of the frame to keep it in place . That way if you ever need to move it you just open the front of the frame ,undo the rest of the frame securing bolts , move it out the way and wheel the press away . It's a good investment for when you get older or move properties .​

Make a 50 x 50 x 5 mm angle iron frame with th
External angle face to the floor and the inside of the frame . Drill each side with four hole to take tensile stel anchor bolts Make it with a removable front to contain the stand of the press put four long say 75 mm long chemically anchored knurled nuts flush to the floor flush threaded long nuts in the floor either side and bolt the frame down using a socket & ratchet , predrilled holes & high tensile steel full thread bolts . . ​

 

[Arc Tourist]

Mike would it be worth anchoring your fly press like this if you put it on wheels ?

Put the stand on 100 mm hard nylon locking castors in a removable frame with a removable front and close the open front of the frame to keep it in place . That way if you ever need to move it you just open the front of the frame ,undo the rest of the frame securing bolts , move it out the way and wheel the press away . It's a good investment for when you get older or move properties .​

Make a 50 x 50 x 5 mm angle iron frame with th
External angle face to the floor and the inside of the frame . Drill each side with four hole to take tensile stel anchor bolts Make it with a removable front to contain the stand of the press put four long say 75 mm long chemically anchored knurled nuts flush to the floor flush threaded long nuts in the floor either side and bolt the frame down using a socket & ratchet , predrilled holes & high tensile steel full thread bolts . . ​

Thanks for the angle iron frame idea, I like it, but plans are for installing a bridge crane set up in the new garage for moving anything heavy. The only machine I want to have on wheels is my small surface grinder, so that it can be rolled outside the garage. They are filthy things which spread grit and dust everywhere you don't want it to go. Already being older and retired, my Wife & I are currently in the process of remodeling what we intend to be our last property, so I don't think we will be moving again.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Today I aquired a use for the little half hp motor and vfd.

Hole patterns dont match so il bolt on new mounts and il have to sleave the shaft but should work.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Strach that. Il make a new pulley. Never going to need the outer two as motors 2400rpm

 

[Hopefuldave]

Best Boy wanted to go carbooting, got myself a swivel chair for the hobby room (music, 3D printing, electronics), superglue and activator (and box of latex gloves that fit my paws to stop me sticking to everything) and best buy, pair of substantial lathe dogs for a fiver:



He bought a Warhammer book...

Dave H. (the other one)

 

[Arc Tourist]

Got a new SD card for my old camera, so hopefully it will provide some better images to post. Also got a syringe of epoxy to try a repair on my neighbours cement mixer motor. He lent me the Bell mixer which appeared in great shape as I know he takes good care of things. After about a dozen half load mixes the the barrel wouldn't turn, so I figured the belt needed attending to. Nope, couldn't believe it, the pulley was spinning on the shaft; a PLASTIC SHAFT; what garbage.

Yeah, BELL CEMENT MIXER, supposed to be a quality machine; potential buyers beware.

Anyway, after the epoxy dries I'm going to drill through the steel pulley and fit a roll pin to hopefully keep it running for awhile.
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[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Couldn't believe it, what garbage. Yeah, BELL CEMENT MIXER, supposed to be a quality machine; potential buyers beware.

Mines from the 80s. Has proper inflatable tyres too

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

A pleasant day out, trip to seaside, a few shops with good company.



Our place were we had traditional fish and chips.
The sound of the beech pebbles being washed was very relaxing.

Some good shops in the town. including a antique centre. Well, we had to go in.




Record Dowlling Jig.



Nice little blast from my past.




Old German Leather eyelet former. Now I can repair my comfortable work boots.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

A pleasant day out, trip to seaside, a few shops with good company.

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Our place were we had traditional fish and chips.
The sound of the beech pebbles being washed was very relaxing.

Some good shops in the town. including a antique centre. Well, we had to go in.


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Record Dowlling Jig.

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Nice little blast from my past.

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Old German Leather eyelet former. Now I can repair my comfortable work boots.

If you wish to rehome the Jig I have two here and another would be welcomed.
When I get around to it il be machining long bars so I can dowel larger panels in one hit.

 

[bigegg]

a vacuum pot.
looks unused.

£3 !!!!