Looking for Engineering Co that does odd jobs

[Ken WeeksParticipant @kenweeks58536]

I am based in Barnstaple North Devon and am looking for an Engineer or Company locally that will carry out some work on a ML4 lathe bed.

I need the L/H lead screw support enlarged to accept an ML7 leadscrew and the lead screw cut to length and a flat milled on the gear end.

By locally Barnstaple, Torrington, Bideford, etc I did find a chap in Torrington but he has just retired!

Ken

Edited By Ken Weeks on 11/02/2015 11:42:19

[Ken WeeksParticipant @kenweeks58536]

Need work done on lathe bed

[Brian WoodParticipant @brianwood45127]

Hello Ken,

I'm resident in Thirsk North Yorkshire and would happily help you is this, it will mean posting parts for example, but I am sure there will be someone nearer to hand who is suitably equipped and equally prepared to help you.

The chances of finding a small engineering concern who would take it on at a price you can afford are I fear vanishingly small, those days are long behind us.

So, if you are stuck please get in touch with a PM

Regards

Brian

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

Doubt if the PM would have time these days.

Ian S C

[Brian Rice 1Participant @brianrice1]

Posted by Ian S C on 13/02/2015 10:27:29:

Doubt if the PM would have time these days.

Ian S C

To busy closing his Swiss bank accounts

[Brian Rice 1Participant @brianrice1]

Hi Ken you must have some industrial estate near by with enginering shops knock on a few doors you will be surprised how helpful some can be,ie few years back I need a back plate with a none to standerd pich to the threads ,second door I knocked on works manager said go and see Bill if there is nothing set up on the machine he will do it in his launch break for a beer went back next day all done at the cost of a ten quid

[norman valentineParticipant @normanvalentine78682]

I live in an area with a dearth of engineering firms. My only local company has been happy to do a couple of jobs at reasonable prices. As Brian suggests, go knocking on a few doors, you might be lucky.

[Anonymous]

Posted by Ian S C on 13/02/2015 10:27:29:

Doubt if the PM would have time these days.

Irrespective of time he wouldn't have the skill, and nor would the opposition.

Andrew

[Ken WeeksParticipant @kenweeks58536]

Thanks for all the suggestions and replies.

I am sure the PM would make time for the PR picture then kick it into the long grass.

Thanks again for the replies

Ken

[blowlampParticipant @blowlamp]

I'm sure I saw the PM driving a train on the news the other night – I got the impression he was planning his next career move.

Martin.

[Stuart RogersParticipant @stuartrogers]

Back to the question.

I seem to recall that a list of people able to provide this service was going to be published on here in Januarym but cannot find the post.

A list would be good as I am looking to commission the engine unit for the Caradoc steam tractor if anybody can help.

Thanks.

Stuart

Edited — I have jst been messaged to say that John Haining used the engine from his Suffolk Dredging Engine in Caradoc. Thank you.

Edited By Stuart Rogers on 13/02/2015 12:48:46

[maurice bennieParticipant @mauricebennie99556]

Hi Ken there is a small firm in Tintagel that does cnc machining called LONGSHORES Does one off jobs but I don't know if he can help. Maurice

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