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Hi,Ive built a few of Harolds designs and they have all worked well and most are now well used. His lathe backstop works very well and with the added bonus you can adjust for a different operation then go back to the original set position Most of my tooling has to be home made as often its not...

Some info on this site although you you will have to join to see pics Google translates reasonably well Circle of Friends of Steam Ship Modeling

Hi Terry, I have been looking at making the rest for a while and just keep thinking about some sort of spring just to give some friction when the screws are released. On the Acute they use an O ring .As you say the books are well worth the price if a little confusing at times its the reference...

Hi Henry, I will post a couple next time Ive been in the playroom. It is the same machine The head dropping due to backlash in the gears is a nuisance as is the error in the downfeed. I fitted a cheap digital Vernier that has eliminated the problem I did have a tenstator ? spring fitted that did...

Many thanks for the link Gege So this build is one of youre slower ones Keep well

You might find them on this site.Ive not looked steam and steam models

Some mods to the rest on Harolds site http://www.homews.co.uk/page465.html

I do similar to Terry although Im not that well trained and often forget In the lathes drip tray I have a cheap rubber car matt that just lifts out and most of the swarf goes straight in the bin. Its not a big problem as my project are small. You can buy or make those magnetic swarf collectors...

Yes thats what I do, but as always there is always a few that escape. I have selective hearing so its not a major problem cheers

Depends on the job normally around 800 to 1000rpm a chip breaker stops the curls you only get short curly bits not long curly bits soo they canna wrap round the chuck. Most of my toys are made from alloy , brass or bronze. I dont do much in steel other than cranks. Mostly very small bits n bobs...

Yes swarf getting into the home has some serious consequences. I have anti fatigue matts in the machine area and it seems to at least reduce the problem and a coconut matt at the shop door . Not 100% but has reduced the problem considerably. Keeping the machines clean help get rid of the swarf...

The crack runs round the lower locking bolt area. Ive had the machine since1983 it is now very worn and never has been very accurate to say the least. Time is was weighed in or used for a boat anchor. The prob with welding the area flexes when locking the head so just think it would quickly...

Hi Norm , I believe it was as a war correspondent that he was captured and gave his parole. All is well this end although Im struggling to keep up with the social calendar and sister bacteria is still running a dry house . keep well all

New worktops are one my round to it list but this time Im going to put a raised edge to stop loosing parts from the back and sides. Spend too much time fighting to reclaim them from the shop elves Also need something simple to sharpen cutters I have half a Dekal and a router . Just cannot get...

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Hi Fergus, re the keats. I pinched the idea from this gentleman just made it smaller out of some bits of rust Offcenter chuck - YouTube

Hi,good luck with the tooling. Just made a variation of the keats that slides in a keyway . Makes life a lot easier and that to my mind is what its about. Turned up a wee 7/32 crank so guess its going to have an engine built for it. Then a wee boat for it The coffee game is very challenging but...

Hi, an interesting engine, could you give a link to the plans please Many thanks frazer

Worked for nigh on 20 years in the coffee industry . Try teaching the Italians how to make an espresso or set a grinder ho hum You know what most of it is pure bull sh%t Most in home coffee machines canna make a decent espresso especially those pod things talk about added value 5grms of coffee...