Here is a list of all the postings Cornish Jack has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.
Thread: Any info on this? |
19/05/2021 23:27:48 |
Thank you to all for the replies. Yes, the body is Tufnol and very well made. Somewhat oddly, the inboard end of the chain has a bit of wire twisted on itself to bunch up the last three or four links but not secured to the body. I fitted a 3mm screw through the last link and fixed it inside. The small bomb hoist sounds very plausible Thanks again rgds Bill |
19/05/2021 19:58:10 |
A rummage in the "It'll come in handy one day" pile, produced the item in the piccies below. Ingenious, well made, probably one-off - anyone recognise it or similar? TIA rgds Bill
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Thread: B&D workmate |
26/04/2021 09:59:02 |
Until it was stolen by the 'builders', I had one of the original versions (mid 60s), with the thick beechwood clamps. It was one of the first 'tools' I bought after getting married and I recall part of the instructions contained a warning, something like - " When using this device while sitting astride, be VERY cautious when closing the jaws !" ... manufacurers with a sense of humour are, regrettably, rare ! rgds Bill |
Thread: Band saw blades |
12/04/2021 10:27:58 |
Jim and Robin - thank you both. My natural sense of timing working well, then ! Luckily the 'heaviest' bits are 95% done, so 'Armstrong' will have to do. rgds Bill |
11/04/2021 21:18:48 |
Another broken blade - on an Axminster standard twi wheel machine. I shall be looking to Tuffsaws for a replacement but I can't find an appropriate listing on their website. I want a bi-metallic for metal work - can anyone suggest the correct detail to ask for, please? rgds Bill |
Thread: Hauser watchmakers machinery |
08/04/2021 09:11:45 |
Lovely machinery ! My first mill/drill was a Hauser jig borer - built like the proverbial outhouse with a capability way beyond my skill level. The paint scheme on that (original, as far as I know) was a darkish green/grey - certainly not black. rgds Bill |
Thread: Boremaster Tiplap Grinder |
27/03/2021 10:04:09 |
Andy(dextrous?) - if you are able, I would appreciate a copy of the manual, also. Happy to add a nominated charity contribution plus any costs. T I A rgds Bill |
Thread: Was Draw Filing ever a chargeable offence in the RAF? |
25/03/2021 10:42:23 |
How odd ! Not an engineer, but at Brize, I used to 'haunt' the Station Workshops for cast-off materials and advice for modelling. One such offering was always to draw-file the edges of aluminium off-cuts at the area of bending, to avoid cracks at these stress points. Certainly worked for me ! rgds Bill |
Thread: Electric motor for L C Mason's Small Lathe |
10/02/2021 13:48:08 |
Still have the part complete bits from an attempted build some 30+ years ago. I intended to use a Parvalux, which, from memory, was around 100 watts. I based it on the Unimat 3, which I still have, but was a bit concerned that the plain bearings might have needed slightly more. I would have thought that Parvalux would still have something suitable in their range. rgds Bill |
Thread: Peatol Lathe |
02/01/2021 10:23:24 |
I have one, surplus to requirements, if you are determined to go down that path. It would require some effort to 'unearth' it and, from memory, it would have a 3 jaw chuck and the milling accessory. PM if seriously interested. rgds Bill |
Thread: Aircraft General Discussion |
22/12/2020 10:17:50 |
The following may be of more interest to Andrew, but for anyone interested in fliying, unpowered or powered, there are lessons to be learned. Two people owe their continued existence to the (lack of) height of a geographical feature and the stress capacity of a set of wings!!! Festive wishes Bill |
Thread: Seen It All Now - Bah Humbug |
18/12/2020 09:51:58 |
Interesting ! - the lady in question was an acquaintance some time back and the original scenes and animals depicted were from 'live' subjects. The business has expanded enormously and (I understand) Jacqui was 'taken over' during the process. I suspect that, like most such transitions, the original ethos has been lost to modern commercial practice. We lived on the other side of 'The Green' which features and, ME-wise, John Wilding lives close by. Re. Xmas, loathe it, personally, but m'lady is a fan, 'so needs must ...' For various reasons, roll on 2021! rgds Bill
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Thread: Christmas Cracker Jokes .. and similar |
07/12/2020 14:13:57 |
Q. What do cannibals who live in the jungle eat? A. Snake and pygmy pie Sir Lancelot arrived at an isolated country house in a raging storm with a lame horse. He asked for a replacement but the owner had none. He did, however, have a giant mastiff and suggested that as an alternative. Sir Lancelot said - " You wouldn't send a knoght out on a dog like this" ... and there's the dyslexic, insomniac,atheist who lies awake thinking about dog. ...enough, enough, already! rgds Bill |
Thread: Aircraft General Discussion |
02/12/2020 11:57:11 |
Martin - Possible, but AAR practice is usually done on a 'race-track' tow-line in the Wash area. We (N Norfolk coast) seem to get daily 'one-on-ones' overhead. rgds Bill |
Thread: Scroll Saw |
28/11/2020 09:53:38 |
Timing is everything! I have a spare Hegner single speed to be disposed of which would have suited your budget. Good luck with your machine Selecting the right blade (manufacturer and type) is the problem area! rgds Bill |
Thread: New Toys Day! |
22/11/2020 10:04:52 |
Anyone hazard a guess as to how much it's worth? It's worth, to you, whatever you paid for it. Its worth, to anyone else, is whatever they are prepared to pay for it. I find it strange (and not a little irritating) that a hobby/interest primarily based on tool usage, constantly harps on about whether or not it was a "bargain". Seems to me that the criteria should always be - does it work, if it doesn't, can it be fixed, do I have a use for it, etc.? Unlikely, however that practicality will outweigh the 'gloat' factor! rgds Bill |
Thread: Tri-Leva decal artwork? |
13/11/2020 11:52:15 |
A decent photo editing programme and some water transfer printing paper on a colour printer (laser preferably) might work?? rgds Bill |
Thread: Recommendations for a good/decent mobile hoist? |
12/11/2020 10:18:51 |
The pic is of a bodged up unit based on a used mobility scooter car lift - so weight limited to that sort of range. Base mounting is a 7" x 7" steel plate and I clamp it to a castered trolley/table for mobility.
rgds Bill |
Thread: Parkside (Lidl) Cordless Angle Grinder |
05/11/2020 11:36:36 |
Thank you Adrian - sounds like a possibility ... and an excuse to browse the 'boys' toys' section!! rgds Bill |
05/11/2020 10:07:39 |
Adrian - it is becoming clear that there are varying versions of the grinder being sold by Lidl. The original version (mine) was fixed speed and the newer ones have speed variation. My type are no longer produced - possibly just as well. The theory for thir 20v range was, apparently, that they would use a common battery type. I assumed, therefore, that the (still working) battery from the grinder would be useful for other tools in their range - not so! The body mounting slots are about 3 mm wider than my other 20v unit so unusable. Other users might find it worth checking. rgds Bill |
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