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As humans appear to re-invent things on a constant basis I think it is quite likely to happen!

Edited By V8Eng on 02/06/2020 17:25:18

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Edited By V8Eng on 02/06/2020 16:41:02

Wow that sounds a really horrible thing to happen.

My worry about getting up during lockdown then trying to remember which day of the week it is pales into total insignificance!

Edited By V8Eng on 02/06/2020 16:30:34

Some interesting news from the BBC on Nine seater Electric Flight.

BBC News

Edited By V8Eng on 30/05/2020 09:08:02

The RSPB have a good birdsong identifier here.

RSPB

Yes I saw the programme and found the steam driven Babbage fascinating to watch, very well done all those involved in it.

Edited By V8Eng on 26/05/2020 13:40:34

I thought it was invented as an answer to the problem of using a crank which had already been patented by a.n. other who’s name escapes me at the moment.

But I stand to be corrected on this.

Edited By V8Eng on 25/05/2020 20:18:14

Maid Marian?

Bloodt Aliens taking the pee knowing we are grounded😉

Very good looking work there Windy well done.

Edited By V8Eng on 19/05/2020 20:26:19

Don’t mess about just send a lathe, that should get them started on the right path.
Otherwise I am with Clive Hartland on this so they can buy their own lathe in a few years!

Edited By V8Eng on 18/05/2020 12:54:44

I thought the different time zones in the U.K. had been done away with when the Railways came😉

Edited By V8Eng on 14/05/2020 20:30:26

I do not have a QCTP so cannot help on that but I do find that most tools need some spacers on the standard toolpost unless you have the optional Boat type tool set.

The Maximum speed of a factory fresh ML7 was 1280 RPM when fitted with the 2 speed 3/4 HP motor and Tri Leva attachment.

Please excuse the picture quality (or lack of).

Edited By V8Eng on 13/05/2020 11:21:07

Tell your son that Model Engineers have a reputation for longevity and that you will buy whatever you want.

If he wants evidence then quote Roy Darlington who (I think) was in his 90s and still making plans for new engines before he died, also I think Cherry Hill is about 88.

How many really know whether they will live to over a 100 or die young in a few seconds time anyway so make the most of now!

That’s pretty much my take on it anyway.

Edited By V8Eng on 12/05/2020 22:56:52

Edited By V8Eng on 12/05/2020 22:57:21

Worth a look at WDS they do a range of ball handles plus lots of other useful gear.

link to their site here:-

WDS

Yes a big thank you to fellow members and all those behind the scenes keeping it going at such a difficult time.

Edited By V8Eng on 05/05/2020 17:10:26

The Wife seems to spend time watching various Antiques Programmes and there seems to be a market for Militaria.

A quick online search online might pick up some dealers.

Edited By V8Eng on 05/05/2020 17:06:13

Edited By V8Eng on 05/05/2020 17:06:54

Well that’s still on sale!
In addition to the original it comes in Ready to Eat and (almost inevitably) No Added Sugar versions.

Edited By V8Eng on 22/04/2020 13:38:30

Morrison’s sell rather good individual ones (IMHO) in twin packs (Golden Syrup or other flavours) Microwave for just under a minute & stand for a mouth watering minute if I remember rightly from before the lockdown.

Puddings not Sausages. Gawd that’s made me really miss them now!

Edited By V8Eng on 20/04/2020 13:51:49

Edited By V8Eng on 20/04/2020 13:52:16

Yes my Pocketmags only seems to go back to issue 206.

This is not exactly a new problem to me and with so many other things going haywire I have more or less been ignoring it!

I will look into your other suggestions later thanks Jason.

Edited By V8Eng on 20/04/2020 08:14:40