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9 February 2018 at 21:42 #340673
Martin Faulkner
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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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9 February 2018 at 21:42 #29789
Martin Faulkner
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9 February 2018 at 22:16 #340679
Martin Faulkner
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This is a picture of it.
9 February 2018 at 22:36 #340685
vintagengineer
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It could be either a primer powder for firearms or ceramic material.
9 February 2018 at 23:37 #340689
Nick Hulme
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Propellants are bought as powders, but not primers, unless you're talking makeup
10 February 2018 at 01:50 #340698
peak4
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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??
10 February 2018 at 04:59 #340722
I.M. OUTAHERE
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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 .
10 February 2018 at 09:48 #340754
SillyOldDuffer
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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…

Dave

Edited By SillyOldDuffer on 10/02/2018 09:49:45
10 February 2018 at 11:54 #340797
peak4
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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
10 February 2018 at 12:13 #340808
Martin Faulkner
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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.
10 February 2018 at 12:17 #340809
Martin Faulkner
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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.
10 February 2018 at 20:30 #340878
Martin Faulkner
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10 February 2018 at 20:32 #340879
Martin Faulkner
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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?
10 February 2018 at 21:00 #340885
JOHN MOSLEY 1
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The serrated disc are out of a grinding wheel dressing tool. ??
10 February 2018 at 21:14 #340886
Martin Faulkner
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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.
10 February 2018 at 21:14 #340887
Martin Faulkner
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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.
10 February 2018 at 22:04 #340892
Sam Longley 1
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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
10 February 2018 at 22:27 #340895
Waggonerman
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The item on the right looks like a broken Tap Remover, probably a three flute.
10 February 2018 at 22:30 #340898
Grindstone Cowboy
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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
10 February 2018 at 22:44 #340902
norman royds 2
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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
10 February 2018 at 22:45 #340903
D.A.Godley
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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 .
12 February 2018 at 08:14 #341055
John McNamara
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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.
12 February 2018 at 12:11 #341083
Circlip
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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
12 February 2018 at 12:30 #341086
John McNamara
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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**
12 February 2018 at 12:51 #341090
Martin Faulkner
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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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