Monthly Archives: September 2010

No workshop time – however I am continuing the Postman Pat van design on the computer!

Posted on 23 September, 2010 by Mike Freeman

You need to click on the picture to see the full image Because I have not been fit enough (and other distractions) I have not spent very much time turning metal (or wood for that matter!) however because I can … Continue reading →

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Postman Pat visits Brixham! Will deliver post in Selby, North Yorkshire in 12 to 18 months time.

Posted on 7 September, 2010 by Mike Freeman

I am a proud grandfather to our gorgeous and funny granddaughter, Freya. To that end I have been making her some toy’s and because angle iron and lumps of metal are not the best materials for a baby to play with,  the … Continue reading →

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The Power Feed for RF25/30 milling machine is up and running!

Posted on 7 September, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Yes, the power feed is now up and running. I have a little left in relation to securing the brass safety cover and adding the lever to engage/disengage. That should be around 30 minutes work (getting a small set of … Continue reading →

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Success – Plumbago works well as a parting powder!

Posted on 1 September, 2010 by Mike Freeman

Well today was the first time for many reasons I have been able to do some real metal work! I decided that I would fire up the furnace and melt and mould the coupling between the wiper motor and the … Continue reading →

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