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No workshop time – however I am continuing the Postman Pat van design on the computer!
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
Posted in General engineering posts, One off projects, Ride in Van
Tagged freya's van, Postman pat type van
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The Power Feed for RF25/30 milling machine is up and running!
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
Lathe used for the first time in many days – why? – a baby walker!
Well I have been using the lathe today for the first time in some time. The reason? I am making a baby Walker for my new (well 8 month old) granddaughter. It has stainless steel axles, phosphor bronze bushing in the wheels … Continue reading
Power feed for Milling machine – progress at last
Well I have managed to get into the workshop again and am in the middle of making a power feed to my own design for the RF25 milling machine I bought from Axminster tools some years ago. I will be … Continue reading
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Tagged milling machine, One off projects, power feed
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Pattern making Seal engine parts and ‘other’ items progresses.
Work continued on the pair of patterns for the Seal engine. I am now at the stage of painting to get a good finish. To help me I use two different spray colours so I can see clearly the areas … Continue reading
Wooden toys finished – way clear to turn metal again!
I have finally completed the couple of wooden toys for my first (and only at the moment) Grandchild and considering my dislike for wood am now able to start working in metal again. The funny thing is though that today … Continue reading
Child Safe paints and how they spray
I dislike working in wood and I hate painting. So of course with my new Grandchild the toys mum and dad want are……..wood and painted! The first toy I made was a puzzle and the only enjoyment was making the aluminium knobs, … Continue reading
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Wooden toy puzzle and spinning top keep me amused…..
Spent the last couple of days working on a couple of wood (Grrrrr!!!!) projects for my first granddaughter. The first was a wooden type puzzle freely available for a few pounds. However I decided to make one more individual instead. … Continue reading
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Tagged children's projects, wood
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Alibre 3D Cad proves valuable for my first ‘commission’!
Its been a while since I have been able to do any ‘proper’ machining due to health, refit for our fishing boat, making some pens (my only indulgence…honest), and trying to become a silversmith! My task today however was to fulfil … Continue reading