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

[DAPPH]

What's the massive lump of metal in the right hand side of the picture

Get a nice big diameter seasoned cut well apple tree stump under it and use predrilled hoes to drop six nine inch coach bolts in the stump & you've got a reasonable metal hammering block .. can't call it an anvil can we?

 

[DAPPH]

That’s an I beam on steroids...

Looks more like some 16 inch H section laid on its side ...having a sleep .

 

[nickk]

There were 4 of them in the local scrap yard,all the same length.The flanges are 55mm,it’s a very useful additional anvil,I have a dedicated spanner for turning it.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Today I acquired....the ability to cut threads on a lathe!

I had a go on the Myford last year and although I was almost there, I never quite mastered it . Yes, I have the Myford book [who reads them, anyway ] and access to YouTube etc, and if I'd devoted just a little more time I'd have got it......but being Mr Impatient and a burgeoning list of things to make and do got in the way.

Aaaaanyway, using his Colchester Student lathe, I successfully cut both external and internal threads !!

No pics, but now I know what I'm about I'll be having a go here when I get the shed re roofing job out of the way, a piston clock and two horseshoe crabs to be made for orders and sundry 'odd' jobs done, I'll be at it.

Happy bunny, me......

 

[zx9]

Today I acquired....the ability to cut threads on a lathe!

I had a go on the Myford last year and although I was almost there, I never quite mastered it . Yes, I have the Myford book [who reads them, anyway ] and access to YouTube etc, and if I'd devoted just a little more time I'd have got it......but being Mr Impatient and a burgeoning list of things to make and do got in the way.

Aaaaanyway, using his Colchester Student lathe, I successfully cut both external and internal threads !!

No pics, but now I know what I'm about I'll be having a go here when I get the shed re roofing job out of the way, a piston clock and two horseshoe crabs to be made for orders and sundry 'odd' jobs done, I'll be at it.

Happy bunny, me......

That tri leaver of yours must be a dream to use for threading, when you get your head around it you will wonder why it was ever a problem.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

That tri leaver of yours must be a dream to use for threading, when you get your head around it you will wonder why it was ever a problem.

I'm hoping so. #fingerscrossed

 

[angellonewolf]

Aaaaanyway, using his Colchester Student lathe, I successfully cut both external and internal threads !

No pics, but now I know what I'm about I'll be having a go here

what was it you allways post

if theres no pics it did not happen

 

[winchman]

there smaller than you think but well handy

Remember they will come in handy even if you never use them, must go and collect them today

 

[slim_boy_fat]

what was it you allways post

if theres no pics it did not happen

You got me there petard ≥ hoist....

 

[Memmeddu]

Got delivered to home a little parcel from Beta Utensili .
Later I will upload some pictures.
Essentially some gifts sent to me because an email I sent to them talking about my opinions and concerns about their choice of change the design of the historical combination spanners Beta art 42

 

[sardine]

The gas fire pit table from the pub, and hood, all stainless.

Keeping the money I get for it as a beer fund, every time I fancy a pint this year I will enjoy it double as it will be free.

 

[Olderisbetter]

This was heading for the bin but i saved it, I had one back in the 70s and 80's..

 

[Shox Dr]

View attachment 210038 This was heading for the bin but i saved it, I had one back in the 70s and 80's..

Great radio. Had one when I was shopfitting. A mate put a bank of emergency light nicads on it for me.

 

[Jlg]

One of those 10£ die grinders from screwfix

 

[Barking Mat]

I'm well chuffed, spotted this, not far from me, assumed it was wrongly priced or already gone.

Just had the lady on the phone, the house is sold, its got to go. It's mine. 3.5m long, all the drawers slide perfectly apparently.

So I'm picking it up Sunday!

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I had one back in the 70s and 80's..

And big shoulders?

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I'm well chuffed, spotted this, not far from me, assumed it was wrongly priced or already gone.

Just had the lady on the phone, the house is sold, its got to go. It's mine. 3.5m long, all the drawers slide perfectly apparently.

So I'm picking it up Sunday! View attachment 210046

Result

 

[Tom O]

I picked up some dp gauges from EBay they cover 3 to 48 pitch in both 14.5 and 20 degrees.

 

[Arc Tourist]

View attachment 210049 I picked up some dp gauges from EBay they cover 3 to 48 pitch in both 14.5 and 20 degrees.

Was that a one of sale, or does the seller have more ?

 

[roofman]

I said to the man "how much for this scrap?"
"not much " he said
"i will take it then" i said.....Today's findings