Member postings for David Noble

Hello Iain, I've made 2 clocks from John Wilding ( with much assistance from the guys here ) and I'm currently making a third. Please feel free to contact me if I can help with anything.

David

Edited By David Noble on 19/10/2021 08:38:50

A very tentative thought, would it be more accurate to mark out the holes on a much larger radius and then follow the radial lines towards the centre until the required diameter is met?

David

Glad to see you got there Mick

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Ian Cobb is your man. PM me if you can’t find him.

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Ah, sorry, it's the news that we are to revert to imperial measurements.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/imperial-units-pounds-ounces-brexit-b1921732.html

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Good job that the DRO on my mill can switch to imperial!!!

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At the risk of exhibiting my lack of understanding, I think that making a template in a rectangular frame then transferring the spacing to the circular frame might work.

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It seems that I'm more fortunate than most as my workshop is in the cellar of the house. Even so, it's hitting 20c in the afternoon.

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Oooo! cutting

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My father was a fitter there in the 60's. He told many stories about the ropeway!!!

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Hello Jason, welcome. Great to see you here.

Where in the country are you?

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When I worked for a living! there was a Triumph 2000 in the workshop and it started to mark the work oddly. I traced it to a chipped headstock bearing.

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Thank you all for the suggestions, lots of information there. Thanks also for the advice

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Thank you, I've sent BHI a message. Hope to hear back soon.

David

Since I've been pretending to be a horologist, I seem to have found out that I have lots of friends with a clock that needs repairing. I have managed to field most of them but today a friend has asked me to repair a mantle clock that has been left to her by her mother which 'Doesn't work anymore' I have told her that I don't have the skill to repair it and she asked me to suggest someone.

I'm asking for suggestions how to find a reputable clock repairer. Preferably in the north of the uk. My 'professional' opinion is that it needs a proper clean.

Thanks, David

Edited By David Noble on 22/06/2021 16:38:14

Sometimes, only a smiley will do. 😂

David

Edited By David Noble on 09/06/2021 19:01:04

Speaking of being forgotten, my father was a 'D Day Dodger' and proud of it.

David

Congratulations on your new mill

I bought the ER32 collets from Arc and have been very happy with them. My only other advice would be to avoid the cheap ones that are available on various sites.

David

Nearly spilt my tea!

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Hello Alan,

My reading of the instructions is, that the two un-annotated marks will swing around to the pointer when the engine is revved showing that the advance and retard is working correctly.

David