Member postings for David Noble

Hello Andy from another Lancashire lad

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I loved my Velocettes however! This is a photo of me at 18 on my first Velo. I painted the frame metallic powder blue. The tank was sprayed pillar box red with white signwriting. The seat was upholstered in a padded white materiel with red piping. The bike was finished with a Cibié headlight clip on's and rear sets. I'm now taking cover before the purists attack.

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas

David

Engineers Jenga?

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Hello Matt, welcome. Where are you from?

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This was helpful to me   Link

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Edited By David Noble on 17/12/2020 23:07:17

Thank you NDIY

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Just supposing, I was to show an interest in a printer, not that I do at the moment! which would you recommend?

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What's the difference between a fish and a piano?

You can't tuna fish.

What does a confused dolphin say?

Eeyore Eeyore!!!

I'm not putting my name to these

Brilliant I'll remember that.

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Quite agree. My wife and I dance a lot and I have found it takes more effort these days to maintain flexibility especially in Tango where there is a lot of twisting or, in dance terminology, contra-body movement

David

As a very new clock maker, I would recommend 'Wheel and Pinion Cutting in Horology' by J. Malcolm Wild. He explains very clearly how to make the cutters. I have found it hugely helpful.

David

I realise that I'm off topic here but the above post reminded me of a book which I have. In my previous life, I performed as a magician and collected some old magic books. One of which is 'The Boy's Book of Conjuring' It describes how to make a bowl of fire appear. Are you ready?

Solder a flat plate over half a metal bowl to form a pocket. Half fill this with petrol and slip it into the waistband of your trousers. When you are ready to produce the fire, take out the bowl and drop a small pellet of sodium into it.

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Hello Mike Arc are the way to go😊 Another happy customer.

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Yes please Neil

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Hello Ken,

Which clock are you making? It looks very tricky

David

(Edit)

Ah, sorry, just seen your other post. The Merlin Band Clock.

Edited By David Noble on 02/11/2020 16:50:58

Thanks NDIY, all I can think, is that I must have inadvertantly nudged the reverse switch which is next to the stop button. I did check and it's still on 'Forward' but I suppose I could have given it a nudge. (Shrugs shoulders) I'll put it down to the gremlins.

David

Here's a bit of an odd problem, for me anyway! I had just finished a facing cut on my lathe and pressed the stop button. There was a loud bang and this is what I found. Now, there was no load on the motor at the time and it snapped just when I pressed the stop button. Any ideas gratefully received before I replace it.

Very nice job, I'm more of a clock man but I certainly appreciate your craftsmanship.

David

and it's a yes from me

David