Member postings for jimmy b

Good advice. I tend to print a Ø20mm block when printing threads, as this does allow the layers to cool fully.

Jim

I buy my nozzles from China in lots of 10. I always check the nozzles and thread, not had any problems (so far).

I have ran 0.2 nozzles and got a fantastic finish, but the time taken was not worth the compromise, likewise, a 1mm nozzle is fast, but the quality ain't good!

0.4 does seam to the right mix of speed and quality.

Jim

I use PLA 99% of the time.

I get filament from HERE for important prints, no filament has ever failed from them.

For general printing, I have had very good results with the packs of 20 x 10M filaments from ebay. 95% perfect prints!

My printers are the Aldi specials. Like Neil I rarely use ABS due to smell. TPU is fantastic stuff, but can challenging to print!!

Jim

Running the engineering department can have its advantages!

If I need something specific, I go to the places mentioned here and ebay.

Jim

Try Macc Models. They have a link on the right hand side.

Jim

I have years of memories using roller boxers.......

Jim

I had the same thoughts a few years ago about my 16 year old cheapie.

As has been said, it'll just leak when its knackered.

If you are worried, just replace it.

Jim

I have nothing but praise for Hermes, never had a any problems.

Jim

I use a Henry hoover, not any problems in 9 years of use.

Jim

I've only got a small (8 x 10 foot) shed that is filled with stuff. I just accept that the mess will happen and clean up after!

Jim

I have power feed on the cross slide on both my lathes. Just about the only time I use it, is for facing soft jaws.

Jim

Excellent, thank you for sharing.

Jim

Nick makes a good point. Some of the gears I had to bore out, were only half inch thick. We had bore half way and turn the part around, as boring through just burst the gear!

Jim

Deleted 

Edited By jimmy b on 03/06/2020 11:24:52

Michael is spot on.

I spent a couple of months, 20 odd years ago, boring out some ceramic gears (made with under size bores).

Diamond inserts were the only thing that worked.

Jim

I used various granite work tops for years, 3 years ago I treated myself to a granite surface plate, 450mm x 450mm x 90mm.

I probably don't really need it, but I do like it!

Jim

I wear nitrile gloves all the time. I developed very bad dermatitis, 25 years ago, that took over six months to clear up.

Work assessed the gloves as ok.

Jim

I tap and die a lot of 304 stainless (mainly M6). I use Rocol RTD liquid, I've tried loads of other cutting oils, but none work as well on stainless.

Jim

I think that it would be fine 1 1/4" shank tooling could generate a hell of twisting force. The loading is not a "shock" load either.

Jim

I'd be inclined to follow Clive's advice and go for an ER set up.

I have a ER40 set up, more versatile than 5C, in my opinion.

Jim