Here is a list of all the postings Robert Dodds has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.
Thread: Retro fit heated window elements |
10/10/2020 21:30:11 |
Hi CT, Looking at the instructions with the kit contents in your LINK I think you will require two more of the vertical strips if you are going to fit out to two windows. My guess is they make contact with only two of the three strips at each end. I guess you should see if Holden will supply you with two extra vertical strips to let you use your spare element strip on a second window and then wire the two assemblies in series to avoid the chances of overheating. HTH
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Thread: COMPRESSION RATIOS |
30/08/2020 17:07:46 |
Redex used to market these for checking compression through the spark plug hole. Most useful on multi cylinder engines to check for burnt valves or broken rings. Bob D |
Thread: Grayson Lathe refurb |
16/08/2020 17:41:45 |
Jim Bob D |
Thread: Hot Buildings and expansion. |
15/08/2020 22:26:57 |
Plasma, Pattern makers still have separate rulers with allowances to suit the metal being cast. Chesterman Rabone offer a set of 4, one standard and three to suit Iron, steel and brass. (aluminium alloy is generally the same as brass). Trouble is there are far fewer local foundries than in our forefather's days so you don't see many of them nowadays. You got to go East to find them today. Mike, |
Thread: Left handed lathe? |
12/08/2020 18:17:34 |
As a lifelong cackhander I reckon the standard lathe was designed for us. Your body is naturally further away from the chuck and it's even better if the saddle wheel is to the right of the cross slide. Regards Bob D |
Thread: Door stay help |
12/08/2020 17:37:52 |
AJW, Bob D |
Thread: HSS replacement tool tips. |
08/08/2020 21:39:29 |
Alistair, There are plenty of sources for TCMT 1603-04 but they are Tungsten Carbide not High Speed Steel. Are you sure about the HSS bit? Bob D |
Thread: Used Lathe Pinnacle PL1340C Gap Bed |
12/05/2020 15:59:09 |
Robert, Bob D |
Thread: An Odd Screw |
20/04/2020 21:13:23 |
Swarf, I think you've "nailed it" The top bit does look remarkably like a wood screw thread. Regards Bob D |
20/04/2020 20:29:22 |
Trying to tidy up and checking the contents of long forgotten boxes of assorted screws I spotted half a dozen of these today. Regards Bob D |
Thread: The cultural status of engineers in the UK |
10/01/2020 11:03:48 |
The fight for recognition was lost when the English spelling adopted Engineer as opposed to Ingenieur. The continentals associate it with ingenuity whilst the English more often think of blue coated mechanics and the Americans drive locomotives. C'est la vie! Bob D |
Thread: Help milling an angle |
28/08/2019 22:29:41 |
Peak4 wrote After reading your comment, I just cheated and went to Grotto's album, called "Brake", so I guess a 6" long plate with a 60º included angle along one edge to form the blade for a sheet metal bending tool. The light really shone bright when you down load the whole set of vice brake drawings that Michael Gilligan provided the link to. Bob D |
Thread: Help needed north London Enfield |
08/08/2019 22:14:18 |
Ashley, Bob D Extract from 18/12/2014 thread, 0MT drill chuck A photo of my turned down, cut down RDG arbor ready to fit to the chuck Edited By Robert Dodds on 18/12/2014 19:39:23
Thats very good..Wish my little lathe did tapers!I was wondering about cutting the top off, leaving the narrow part the right lenght then welding a little blank on and use a die for the thread..Then I realised I need a straight shank with a 0mt to get it in the lathe chuck to turn it .I m on the trail of a short one..
U J, Bob D |
Thread: Super adept lathe |
07/08/2019 12:22:50 |
The cross hole that is mentioned is, for me, quite important. Stick a tommy bar through it and it makes it easy to extract chucks, centres etc. from the tailstock. As you wind back the barrel the bar strikes against the nose of the tailstock and out pops the chuck, centre, why. Regards Bob D |
Thread: Up and over door seal |
30/07/2019 22:06:57 |
Its worthwhile checking the door construction. Bob D |
Thread: Anyone recognise this mains connector ? |
30/07/2019 11:46:38 |
Simon, The pity is your plug will cost more than the furnace! Bob D |
29/07/2019 21:21:46 |
Simon, https://www.pmseurope.com/collections/electrical-plugs Bob D |
Thread: Is this chuck too big/heavy? |
29/06/2019 19:51:07 |
The thing that will really test you bearings (and lathe as well), seeing that its an independent 4 jaw, is mounting a relatively heavy job off centre to the chuck and then running at too high a speed. Your centrifugal forces far exceed the static loading! Bob D |
Thread: Silvering brass |
14/05/2019 15:34:48 |
Can anyone shed light on a process I vaguely recall for crack testing Brass Cartridge cases. Cases were either dipped or rubbed over with "snake oil " that turned them silver except where there was a crack ( from the deep drawing process) that appeared as an uncoated line. Rejected of course! I seem to remember that mercury was involved so the whole process will be considered "iffy" today. Bob D |
Thread: Railway sign |
06/05/2019 21:16:04 |
Georgineer, I'm sure you are right. Choose your style from any of dozens of online sites.One site refers to it as a Repro! Bob D |
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