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  • #340673
    Martin Faulkner
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      @martinfaulkner67684

      I have just acquired a box of lathe tools from a retired engineer. I am unable to ask the chap so was wondering if anyone can shed some light on this? Polishing maybe?

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      #29789
      Martin Faulkner
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        @martinfaulkner67684
        #340679
        Martin Faulkner
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          @martinfaulkner67684

          This is a picture of it. Sintox block.jpg

          #340685
          vintagengineer
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            @vintagengineer

            It could be either a primer powder for firearms or ceramic material.

            #340689
            Nick Hulme
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              @nickhulme30114

              Propellants are bought as powders, but not primers, unless you're talking makeup

              #340698
              peak4
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                @peak4

                I assume a lump of Sintox ceramic, rather than anything to do with ammunition.

                Did they make model IC engines? Material for spark plugs or magnetos etc??

                #340722
                I.M. OUTAHERE
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                  @i-m-outahere

                  I googled sintox and found that it has something to do with either lasers ( reflector or diffuser ) or bullet proof body armour . The material looks to be of similar composition to the stuff tig gas nozzles are made of .

                  The images i found of the body armour looked very similar to the one you have shown .

                  Have you tried measuring it ? I wonder how accurately made it is .

                  #340754
                  SillyOldDuffer
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                    @sillyoldduffer

                    I reckon it's a manufacturer's sample. peak4's link takes you to the website of Morgan Advanced Materials. They sell exotics. I rather like the idea using them. How about a Model Engineer project requiring parts to be made of Pyrolytic Boron Nitride and coated with Diamond Like Carbon.

                    Steel, Brass and Aluminium are so prêt-à-porter . ME fashionista's should never use such dreadful tat in quality workshop Haute Couture…

                    Davesmiley

                     

                    Edited By SillyOldDuffer on 10/02/2018 09:49:45

                    #340797
                    peak4
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                      @peak4

                      Have a look HERE, there are a number of grades of Sintox, besides lasers and body armour. hence my query about the original owners engineering interests.

                      Bill

                      #340808
                      Martin Faulkner
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                        @martinfaulkner67684

                        Hi everyone.

                        I did do a search and more or less found these answers. I am unable to find out what the chap did as he passed some years ago and I acquired it from someone who got his house so I don’t have a way of finding out. I do find it interesting look if through old tools and try and piece together the history hence this post. I have found a lot of bearings both roller and thrust. Ba and bsw taps from small to large along with thread chasers and a small 2 inch 4jaw. There are also lots of reamers. I did read somewhere that it can be used for polishing metals but not sure how true that is.

                        #340809
                        Martin Faulkner
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                          @martinfaulkner67684

                          Just to add another note, I live in the area of bae systems, airport and what was tvr. There are also a few small engineering places around the Blackpool area.

                          #340878
                          Martin Faulkner
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                            @martinfaulkner67684

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                            #340879
                            Martin Faulkner
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                              @martinfaulkner67684

                              This is more unknown items, I know one is a reamer but not sure on the use if it with the extra on the end. And one is a knurling tool, but what it fits, can anyone help?

                              #340885
                              JOHN MOSLEY 1
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                                @johnmosley1

                                The serrated disc are out of a grinding wheel dressing tool. ??

                                #340886
                                Martin Faulkner
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                                  @martinfaulkner67684
                                  Posted by JOHN MOSLEY 1 on 10/02/2018 21:00:59:

                                  The serrated disc are out of a grinding wheel dressing tool. ??

                                  Come to mention it, yes there are a lot of grinding wheels in the box so would make sense. I have only ever seen them attached to handle.

                                  #340887
                                  Martin Faulkner
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                                    @martinfaulkner67684
                                    Posted by JOHN MOSLEY 1 on 10/02/2018 21:00:59:

                                    The serrated disc are out of a grinding wheel dressing tool. ??

                                    Come to mention it, yes there are a lot of grinding wheels in the box so would make sense. I have only ever seen them attached to handle.

                                    #340892
                                    Sam Longley 1
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                                      @samlongley1

                                      The item on the top left looks like a blank that goes in a 4 jaw cutter block for a woodwork spindle moulder or moulding machine . I had several. The knives were serrated backed. If I only put 2 knives in the cutter block there would be nothing to put in the 2 spare spaces so the clamps would fall out. therefore, one would put a piece of serrated steel in the space & clamp it tight. For a 65 wide * 100 diam block it would be ( from memory) about 25mm * 65mm * 8 mm Th the ends & edge that goes into the block would be square. The edge that goes flush with the block would be slightly rounded.

                                      Sometimes the piece would be shaped rather like the cutter form but set back a bit. This was to stop the cutter digging into the wood too deep & causing an accident. On a moulding machine we did not bother but on a spindle moulder we would use them

                                      Edited By Sam Longley 1 on 10/02/2018 22:08:08

                                      #340895
                                      Waggonerman
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                                        @waggonerman

                                        The item on the right looks like a broken Tap Remover, probably a three flute.

                                        #340898
                                        Grindstone Cowboy
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                                          @grindstonecowboy

                                          The reamer could possibly be the special tool for reaming rear radius arm bushes on a Mini – the 'extra' bit on the end would locate in the needle-roller bearing. This is just a wild guess, by the way dont know

                                          #340902
                                          norman royds 2
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                                            @normanroyds2

                                            the item on the right is a broken tap remover they do three and four the one under star dresser is old dye block has the reamer split in it and two look like part off roller box capstan or ward lathe regards norm

                                            #340903
                                            D.A.Godley
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                                              @d-a-godley

                                              Top left looks to me like a tangential thread cutting piece from a Landis head ,top right tap removal tool , centre next to reamer appears to be a knurling tool . Pass on other items .

                                              #341055
                                              John McNamara
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                                                @johnmcnamara74883

                                                The reamer is adjustable, it badly needs a clean to see the slots, at one time I had a few from a very old style 1940's car repair shop.

                                                #341083
                                                Circlip
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                                                  @circlip

                                                  Reamer don't look adjustable to me but does look like the non tang end has a guide bush fitted. Helps reamer to run true if you bother to drill a "Ream" sized hole before hand.

                                                  Regards Ian

                                                  #341086
                                                  John McNamara
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                                                    @johnmcnamara74883

                                                    Me thinks it is?

                                                    I can see the thin saw cuts and the flats of the adjusting screw.
                                                    The adjustment is small, just enough to set the clearance required for a particular size.

                                                    Found a very similar one here.

                                                    **LINK**

                                                    reamer.jpg

                                                    #341090
                                                    Martin Faulkner
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                                                      @martinfaulkner67684

                                                      Thank you everyone.

                                                      After all the help, I have googled the points given. It is a 4 flute 1/2" tap remover. The small block with roller is indeed for a Capitan lathe. If this of use to anyone, please let me know. It is of no use to me and don't really want to rid of it. I still trying to find information on the reamer. I have a feeling that the knurling tool maybe for the turret on a Capstan lathe. I also have 2 tool holders for it hence my assumption. Thank you for all your help. I am still looking through the rest so there may be more to follow.

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