Hardness Tester

Hardness Tester

This topic has 7 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 20 May 2020 at 15:27 by Roderick Jenkins.

Viewing 8 posts - 1 through 8 (of 8 total)

Author

Posts
20 May 2020 at 11:56 #473213
Gray62
Participant
@gray62
I have a hankering to build a hardness tester, I recall seeing one described in Model engineer back in the late 80's by Dave Lammas, unfortunately I no longer have access to those and was wondering if anyone had a copy of the articles that they could share.
Advert

20 May 2020 at 11:56 #19760
Gray62
Participant
@gray62
Lammas Hardness Tester
20 May 2020 at 12:23 #473217
Brian G
Participant
@briang
If you cannot get hold of the articles, Blackgates catalogue includes a range of David Lammas' tools and they list (or at least listed, my catalogue is the 2015 edition) the instructions and drawings as well as the casting set.

Brian Gates
20 May 2020 at 12:29 #473220
Roderick Jenkins
Participant
@roderickjenkins93242
Post deleted.

Rod

Edited By Roderick Jenkins on 20/05/2020 12:30:44
20 May 2020 at 13:13 #473242
Martin Kyte
Participant
@martinkyte99762
Roderick Jenkins described it in MEW in SEPT 2016

I think he may have been about to say that but got shy.

regards Martin
20 May 2020 at 13:19 #473243
Peter G. Shaw
Participant
@peterg-shaw75338
Hello Gray,

I have these copies so in the absence of any other arrangements, could slowly copy them into jpg's- there's a lot of it!

If interested, please pm me in the first instance via the mag then we can discuss timescales etc. FWIW, I won't do hard copy – it will take too long.

Also, are you aware that Rod Jenkins in MEW245 reports on building it.

Peter G. Shaw
20 May 2020 at 13:21 #473244
Peter G. Shaw
Participant
@peterg-shaw75338
Oops, looks like I've made a mistake or two in respect of Rod Jenkins. Sorry Rod.

Peter G. Shaw
20 May 2020 at 15:27 #473276
Roderick Jenkins
Participant
@roderickjenkins93242
Hi guys,

I was part way through posting when I got called away and when I got back and hit the post button Brian had already said what I had. Blackgates reproduce Dave Lammas's original articles as the instructions so I guess they have the copyright permission to do that. I really enjoyed making mine and the Blackgates castings were nice quality

Stay well,

Rod
Author

Posts

Viewing 8 posts - 1 through 8 (of 8 total)

Please log in to reply to this topic. Registering is free and easy using the links on the menu at the top of this page.

Code of Conduct

Latest Replies

Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)

- Topic
- Voices
- Posts
- Last Post
- Granville lathe leadscrew change wheel
  Started by: JACK SIDEBOTHAM in: Help and Assistance! (Offered or Wanted)
- 11
- 23
- 27 August 2025 at 02:21
  cogdobbler
- Bending copper tube?
  Started by: Bo’sun in: Workshop Techniques
- 13
- 16
- 27 August 2025 at 02:05
  cogdobbler
- Damp engine, Name?
  Started by: sivtek1 in: Stationary engines
- 5
- 10
- 27 August 2025 at 00:00
  John Purdy
- Softening epoxy 1 2
  Started by: John Haine in: General Questions
- 21
- 37
- 26 August 2025 at 22:32
  duncan webster 1
- The skill of the Victorian woodcut engraver
  Started by: vic newey in: The Tea Room
- 5
- 6
- 26 August 2025 at 22:12
  SillyOldDuffer
- QCTP for chester lathe 1 2
  Started by: Chris12 in: Beginners questions
- 12
- 31
- 26 August 2025 at 21:49
  Pete
- Smart & Brown Model L lathe help required
  Started by: AJAX in: Manual machine tools
- 4
- 11
- 26 August 2025 at 21:40
  AJAX
- Myford VMB mill, head lift.
  Started by: lctikka61 in: Manual machine tools
- 3
- 3
- 26 August 2025 at 20:41
  Alan Wood 4
- What Did You Do Today 2025 1 2 … 9 10
  Started by: JasonB in: The Tea Room
- 35
- 229
- 26 August 2025 at 19:59
  Dalboy
- Raab Style Heibluftmotor
  Started by: JasonB in: Miscellaneous models
- 3
- 7
- 26 August 2025 at 18:53
  JasonB
- 3.5″ Derby 4F – First Loco Build
  Started by: mattleicester in: Locomotives
- 5
- 5
- 26 August 2025 at 17:51
  paul rushmer
- Hereward
  Started by: Richard Simpson in: Model Boats
- 5
- 9
- 26 August 2025 at 17:20
  noel shelley
- Lathe tool inserts
  Started by: Andy Brocklehurst in: Beginners questions
- 7
- 13
- 26 August 2025 at 15:52
  Andy Brocklehurst
- Phone Phreaking
  Started by: Michael Gilligan in: Clocks and Scientific Instruments
- 12
- 16
- 26 August 2025 at 15:28
  simondavies3
- 3″ Castings – Help/Advice needed
  Started by: Andy Porter 1 in: Traction engines
- 5
- 11
- 26 August 2025 at 12:37
  parovoz
- Valve gear problem
  Started by: John Billard 1 in: Locomotives
- 3
- 3
- 26 August 2025 at 09:08
  Charles Lamont
- Recommendations for book on clock repairs
  Started by: Andy Stopford in: Clocks and Scientific Instruments
- 8
- 10
- 25 August 2025 at 21:15
  Andy Stopford
- Drain Cock search
  Started by: Speedy Builder5 in: Locomotives
- 4
- 8
- 25 August 2025 at 16:48
  Diogenes
- Blackgates 3 Way Toolpost Casting
  Started by: John McCulla in: Materials
- 15
- 25
- 25 August 2025 at 16:06
  Nicholas Farr
- Quartz clock movement
  Started by: duncan webster 1 in: Electronics in the Workshop
- 4
- 6
- 25 August 2025 at 10:24
  Michael Gilligan
- Milling for beginners book, Where?
  Started by: andy198712 in: Beginners questions
- 8
- 15
- 25 August 2025 at 09:16
  andy198712
- Museum donation
  Started by: Stephen Wessel 1 in: Introduce Yourself – New members start here!
- 3
- 3
- 25 August 2025 at 06:54
  Diogenes
- THE MAUDSLAY TABELE ENGINE
  Started by: sivtek1 in: Stationary engines
- 4
- 7
- 24 August 2025 at 20:27
  Michael Gilligan
- Progress no.1 restoration
  Started by: flyingsailor in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 9
- 12
- 24 August 2025 at 19:52
  duncan webster 1
- A4 stainless
  Started by: David Ambrose in: Materials
- 14
- 22
- 24 August 2025 at 19:15
  old mart

Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)

View full reply list.

Latest Issue

September 2025

Buy Latest/Back Issues

Newsletter Sign-up

Latest Replies