Member postings for roy entwistle

Apologies, I hadn't realised that there was a Vehicle Restoration Page. Sorry

Roy

Model engineering ?

I wouldn't have used an unsupported die holder either. No wonder he thought he'd bent it

Is there by any chance another grub screw in either of the holes that you have removed one from ?

I can remember steam wagons carrying cotton bales to the local mills before the war

There is an electric car of similar vintage in the stables at Tatton Park, Cheshire. I don't know the make

Edited By roy entwistle on 23/04/2021 09:22:57

I'd use a graver by hand for two off

Why did they have to take the engine if the flat was on the tender?

Roy

Stereo photographs are usually taken with the camera taking two photographs separated by about 2 3/4 inches and through crossed linear polarising filters . the results are usually viewed through crossed polarising filters. I can see problems with using linear filters on digital cameras

Roy

Had my second jab of AZ last Sunday. Administered by a girl who looked about 12. Never felt it and been OK ever since

Roy

I don't like the use of slotted screws where they should be studs and nuts

Roy

Forget WD40 get some Plusgas ideally the liquid not the spray

Roy

83/128ths I think

Roy

2.5 what ? Are you using a metric thread gauge?

Roy

I have stitched and unstitched chamois leather mops. what are they for ?

Roy

I don't like the stop start facility on my 17plate Corsa. It keeps telling me to check my tyres as well, but not always the same one.

Ha well at 87 I don't think I'll be getting another.

Roy

Dom You do realise that it will be illegal to release him into the wild. ( Unless he's a red one and it doesn't look like it )

Roy

Kevin What's wrong with it?

Roy ( sorry I'm at the other end of the country )

fairly strong solution of Bicarb of Soda in hot water. soak overnight

Roy

Any cutter, file, saw or drill if used on steel will be next to useless on brass. Keep them separate. Will be OK on steel after brass.

Roy