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I had some very expensive glue that had to stored (once opened) in the freezer.

All ok, until the wife sorted the freezer and chucked it!!

Jim

I guess that people said the same about petrol, when cars started being sold!

Jim

**LINK**

This is a good guide to Loctite stuff

Jim

In my younger days, I spent a few years grinding cast iron. In those days you got a pint a milk to help with the dust!

Even now, I hate working with the stuff!

Jim

iscar try here

Jim

They are GIP inserts.

Did they come in a box? The bottom picture looks to show a damaged insert?

Jim

I think it would compliment my shop clock nicely!

Jim

I have cut a massive amount of M6 threads in 304 and 316 stainless.

I have found the only cutting to work for me is Rocol RTD liquid.

I only use "spiral entry" HSS dies (any GOOD supplier of dies will know what these are, they do not need backing off).

I would also only use bored soft jaws or ER collet to hold the stock.

I'd guess at 200 rpm if I was to have a go at 1/8" in stainless.

Good luck!

Jim

Nice to see Volvo's are not on the list!

I'm a "stick it N and foot brake on" man. NIDY, feel free to stick high beam on, I have auto dimming mirrors

Jim

I've done this on one of my lathes. It works very well!

Jim

I'm sure its going to be a real labour of love!

Good luck.

Jim

There are some much better instructions for the "Sino" type DRO units.

I can't paste PDF here, but if any one wants them, message me your email.

Jim

Impressive!

Jim

My new Aldi printer came today.

To say I'm impressed is an understatement! After having to build my last Fisher one from scratch, I was very happy to printing withing ten minutes!!

Jim

I'd have cleaned up the workshop and cleaned the machines, if John was coming to film me!

Sour grapes indeed!!

Jim

The Ebay one looks worth a chance

Jim

Edited By jimmy b on 13/04/2019 13:51:11

Axminster and £ are a give away that he lives in the UK.

I'd be inclined to go for the £31 Axminster one, if the capacity of 25mm is enough.

**LINK**

The main failing of the cheaper ones is a flex, due to the thin shank.

Jim

Edited By jimmy b on 13/04/2019 09:24:53

I got a few pairs from MSC over Christmas.

They are often in the sale flyer for half price

Jim

We've been metric/imperial for years.

Cars are a prime example!!! Mix of inch and mm on tyres.

Jim

First thing I do is put my safety specs on.

Nearly lost my eye 12 years ago at work! (long story, 5 operations to save the eye)

Jim