I mean I'm certain going to be busy as only expected ~150 peoplePlease keep us upated on this, it needs its own thread with all the details. I would like one to play with when its ready
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That's a superb result!
That one of those in the tailstock auto disengage devices for repetitive accurate rod end threading?
Aha found it! The video I recently saw that let me recognise it
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Very rare to find them in the nox
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You won't regret it. They make greasing , a nicer task. I would recommend a coupler, that you can press to release, ( Google g coupler) to make it easier to remove hose. You can put so much pressure, into a blocked nipple, that you can knacker the end, trying to get it off, because they are so tight
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Example I got off Amazon. They have gotten expensive!
Also , check which thread hose is, as it can be M10 or 1/8 npt
Also , check which thread hose is, as it can be M10 or 1/8 npt
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I know JF, decent guy
I was just going to say this -
My first G-coupler lasted about 18months before it started not clamping/sealing that great, but it got a lot of abuse in that time.
Before I got the M18, I used to go through ends on my manual grease gun every couple of months, and it wasn't putting out anywhere near as much pressure.
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Thats great! Like the test video.
Are you using JLCCNC to produce them?
Nah they were for prototyping, I've got a company lined up to do the lot recommended to me by other climbers who used them.
Was quite entertaining putting over 900kg on it with the chain block but not fun manually pulling up 88kg for the drop tests!
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I thought I had one somewhere, I did, it was on a old pneumatic grease gun, unfortunately BSP. I measured the new grease gun and it is 1/8" NPT so one is on its way. The only pain is greasing the bobcat lift arm fulcrum. Its through a tiny hole then it turns 90 degrees. From memory this requires a bit of flexible hose with a coupler on one end and a grease nipple on the other, otherwise you have to unbolt fittings every time you grease them. There's no way a standard G coupler will get in there.
I think that is why I didn't move the G coupler to my last grease gun, I never got around to fitting a nipple to a flexible grease gun hose. I guess I should pull my finger out and sort it
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A few more machining bits, indexing head and dividing head
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I have a few new tools to find a place for.
The 18-62 in-lbs Wiha adjustable-torque driver will be very handy, as it fills a gap in my existing small torque drivers. It's a good torque range for several types of electrical devices.
I need to crimp a few ferrules that are a bit too large for my current hex crimper, so I got a cheap one that should do the job. I don't do that many of that type of ferrule, so I don't think I'll ever wear it out.
I'm looking forward to trying out the Jonard wire stripper on some 3 AWG wire for my planned backup generator installation. It should strip the insulation quickly without nicking the conductors.
The stubby little Wiha handle was just too cute to pass up. I've got dozens and dozens of bits that will fit it.
The 18-62 in-lbs Wiha adjustable-torque driver will be very handy, as it fills a gap in my existing small torque drivers. It's a good torque range for several types of electrical devices.
I need to crimp a few ferrules that are a bit too large for my current hex crimper, so I got a cheap one that should do the job. I don't do that many of that type of ferrule, so I don't think I'll ever wear it out.
I'm looking forward to trying out the Jonard wire stripper on some 3 AWG wire for my planned backup generator installation. It should strip the insulation quickly without nicking the conductors.
The stubby little Wiha handle was just too cute to pass up. I've got dozens and dozens of bits that will fit it.
It’s the kit from RDG with a few holders.
Had my eye on it for a while and resisted but a recent offer with £10 off made me hit the buy button.
It’s a slightly smaller diameter stud size than my existing tool holder so I need to make a stud the correct size.
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Not today, but very recently acquired around 40 tonne of sandstone hard-core.
About 20 tonne in this pic so far.
I'm using sandstone rather than limestone as it's cheaper and good enough for it's intended use, plus the driver is local and can get it to exactly the spot I want. 6 or 8 wheelers can't and the drivers usually complain about getting to the location, their clutch, their hand bag etc
I have a rare bit of flat land behind the barn, but it's just earth on random building rubble. Vehicles like my bobcat sink in it as it attracts rain from the sump on the road nearby as it blocks frequently. The run off then seeps into the barn. Its also near the chicken shed and ideal for rats to live in. The barn is full of logs seasoning in IBCs, trailers etc. so can't do much in there.
So the plan is to dig this area out of most of the topsoil, this will be used to make a small terrace in the field. The hard-core and subsequent concrete will make a 25m x 3m mainly flat area, but directing water away from the barn into a channel that takes it to a stream. Then I'll build a lean too on the side of the barn for about 20m of it to store seasoning wood and trailers. It's quite secure back there as there is only one way in/out to block. Also a place to put the Bobcat when I'm using the barn for spraying.
About 20 tonne in this pic so far.
I'm using sandstone rather than limestone as it's cheaper and good enough for it's intended use, plus the driver is local and can get it to exactly the spot I want. 6 or 8 wheelers can't and the drivers usually complain about getting to the location, their clutch, their hand bag etc
I have a rare bit of flat land behind the barn, but it's just earth on random building rubble. Vehicles like my bobcat sink in it as it attracts rain from the sump on the road nearby as it blocks frequently. The run off then seeps into the barn. Its also near the chicken shed and ideal for rats to live in. The barn is full of logs seasoning in IBCs, trailers etc. so can't do much in there.
So the plan is to dig this area out of most of the topsoil, this will be used to make a small terrace in the field. The hard-core and subsequent concrete will make a 25m x 3m mainly flat area, but directing water away from the barn into a channel that takes it to a stream. Then I'll build a lean too on the side of the barn for about 20m of it to store seasoning wood and trailers. It's quite secure back there as there is only one way in/out to block. Also a place to put the Bobcat when I'm using the barn for spraying.
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Is this the first proper retirement project?Not today, but very recently acquired around 40 tonne of sandstone hard-core.
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About 20 tonne in this pic so far.
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I'm using sandstone rather than limestone as it's cheaper and good enough for it's intended use, plus the driver is local and can get it to exactly the spot I want. 6 or 8 wheelers can't and the drivers usually complain about getting to the location, their clutch, their hand bag etc
I have a rare bit of flat land behind the barn, but it's just earth on random building rubble. Vehicles like my bobcat sink in it as it attracts rain from the sump on the road nearby as it blocks frequently. The run off then seeps into the barn. Its also near the chicken shed and ideal for rats to live in. The barn is full of logs seasoning in IBCs, trailers etc. so can't do much in there.
So the plan is to dig this area out of most of the topsoil, this will be used to make a small terrace in the field. The hard-core and subsequent concrete will make a 25m x 3m mainly flat area, but directing water away from the barn into a channel that takes it to a stream. Then I'll build a lean too on the side of the barn for about 20m of it to store seasoning wood and trailers. It's quite secure back there as there is only one way in/out to block. Also a place to put the Bobcat when I'm using the barn for spraying.
