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Dear Santa
« on: December 23, 2014, 01:29:36 PM »
Dear Santa  :embarassed:

As you know we have all been very good this year and everyone has been making lots of lovely model engines. Now I am sure the others have been giving you long lists of tools and castings that they hope to find under the Xmas tree in two days time  ;)

I am  :noidea: trying to pretend that I don't know about those few little bits and bobs I have been looking after for you for the big day. If you go and ask the Workshop Gnome and he will tell you that  :-[ this year nothing which should be under the tree has been anywhere near the workshop on the run up to Xmas so please do not steal my mains electric like you did last year on the day before Xmas Eve :ShakeHead: I promise I will not have a little fondle of anything before hand.

So the question is what goodies are my friends hoping that you are going to bring them on Thursday :naughty:

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2014, 02:25:26 PM »
A heat gun

A new Wallet

A Re-curve bow....28 pound draw...

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2014, 02:30:26 PM »
A new DRO
A tapping head

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2014, 02:47:52 PM »
A square and a hex collet block to save me having to reset the rotary table on its side every 5 minutes.

If he deems me to have really good a toblerone will not go amiss :)

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2014, 02:55:24 PM »
3" facemill with R8 shank

Model scale 10-32 nuts

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2014, 03:40:58 PM »
Dear Santa.
A decent set of eyes will do me.

Mike.

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2014, 04:26:19 PM »
For me - nothing I can think of just now, thank you.
For everyone else - a little of what they fancy, a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.  :cheers:

Jim
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2014, 04:42:00 PM »
A Schaublin or Habegger 70.
Mosey

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2014, 05:03:32 PM »
More new and original ideas for small engines!!!---Brian

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2014, 06:25:11 PM »
A Sherline mill and lathe so that I can sit and machine and take so of the stress off of my back and legs.

Cheers

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2014, 06:57:02 PM »
Tom,
My Physiatrist (Ortho Specialist) instructed me to sit while working several years ago, and I do. I have a high drafting chair at the mills and at the lathes. I can't work without  them. Try it. It relieved severe back pain.
Mosey   :old:

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2014, 07:04:00 PM »
A new 3 jaw for the sherline would be nice.

Bill

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2014, 07:07:06 PM »
More new and original ideas for small engines!!!---Brian

Brian, try a Hulseman Hesselbros 5 cylinder wobble plate engine  :D It has enough challenges in a carburated form without trying for the fuel injection as well  ::)

This is what I know so far:

5 cylinders 95mm bore 114mm stroke

4 litres

70 bhp at 2400 rpm

Compression 6-1

Thrust taken by bevel gear set.

Masked inlet valves for swirl

Valve operated by cam ring with internal gear

Cam ring runs at ¼ crankshaft speed

If the operating radius is 200 mm and the half stroke 57 mm the wobble angle is 16°. This matches the drawing.
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Best regards

Roger

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2014, 07:26:19 PM »
Thank you Jo  :ThumbsUp:  :ThumbsUp:
Best regards

Roger

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2014, 08:08:40 PM »
Well Santa, I would like a little alarm bell for my lathe and mill/drill.  And if possible, could you add the device to it that will cause it to ring just before I am about to take an erroneous cut into my workpiece.  If you can give me my Christmas wish I'll be sure to reduce my frequency of  :Mad: curses next year

Cheers,
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2014, 08:14:12 PM »
more personal for me

two new hips, and a complete new left foot, then i can get around without 24 painkillers a day

But that said merry xmas and a prosperous new year to all forum members

or as the Scots say " lang may yer lum reek"

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2014, 09:01:58 PM »
Dear Santa

Hearing Aids..............ARE YOU LISTENING?

Hi Pressure Washer

Surprise me!

Bob
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #17 on: December 23, 2014, 10:06:35 PM »
Already got here:  PMR #7BI castings.  Wife even let me open it already!

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #18 on: December 23, 2014, 10:14:30 PM »
  :old:  A wise man once said : "May you get what you want, and may you want what you get" :shrug: :cartwheel:
I can't for the life of me remember who that quote is from.
So merry Xmas to all from my family to yours, and keep the greasy side down and the shiny side up if you have to go anywhere.
Take care coz we care.
Cheers :DrinkPint:


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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #19 on: December 23, 2014, 10:44:41 PM »
A wise man once said : "May you get what you want, and may you want what you get" I can't for the life of me remember who that quote is from.

Isn't that a gypsy curse?
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #20 on: December 23, 2014, 11:12:25 PM »
For me. I would like a big bag, of workshop time.

For all my friends, everywhere. A happy and peaceful, Christmas and New Year........

David D
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« Reply #21 on: December 23, 2014, 11:28:27 PM »
Best wishes to you and youre family David
For me a return to health
cheers
frazer

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #22 on: December 24, 2014, 12:12:56 AM »
A Taig milling machine :)

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #23 on: December 24, 2014, 01:03:03 AM »
Dear Santa.

I just want a new GF.

She must own a Bridgeport mill, a Hardinge toolroom lathe, a water jet cutter and 3-d metal printer. Ability to sew, cook and raise children favourably considered. Please send a photo of the Hardinge with an inspection report.

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #24 on: December 24, 2014, 02:53:48 AM »
All I ask is that all our little group has a happy and safe Xmas with family and/or friends and nothing untoward happens to any of us.
Merry Xmas to all and a great new year to you all.
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #25 on: December 24, 2014, 05:56:09 AM »
All I ask is that all our little group has a happy and safe Xmas with family and/or friends and nothing untoward happens to any of us.
Merry Xmas to all and a great new year to you all.
Pete

Hi Pete, 100% agreed. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.
Kind Regards
Achim

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #26 on: December 24, 2014, 08:25:00 AM »
Merry Xmas guys and may this coming year bring you everything your heart desires.


As requested I cleared the dining table then this morning I discovered an early drop off :whoohoo:

I would not dare touch  :hellno: I wonder if looking at the drawings is ok  :mischief:

Jo
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #27 on: December 24, 2014, 08:29:16 AM »
We all know your nickname now "Josie" :LittleDevil:


Have a good one everybody

J

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #28 on: December 24, 2014, 08:52:24 AM »
I'd be careful who you use that name on  ;)

Only family members and that one special man in my life is allowed to use that name  :LittleDevil:

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #29 on: December 24, 2014, 10:21:56 AM »
I wounder who he may be,  :stir: :mischief:

The only thing I would like is a bit more time, space and energy. :ShakeHead:
There maybe someting else,   :censored: 

Happy Christmas and New Year to you all, lets hope it's a good one.

    :old: Eric.


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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #30 on: December 24, 2014, 10:51:28 AM »
Condiments of the seasonage to all.

May I wish warm workshop time and void-free castings for the new year.

AS
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #31 on: December 24, 2014, 12:13:19 PM »
Merry X-mas and a Happy new engineyear to all of you!

I can tell that the parcels under  our christmastree doesnt response on magnets and feels lite :thinking:
But I know I will have a few whole days in my shop :cheers:
Ove

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #32 on: December 24, 2014, 12:54:57 PM »
Hi all.
Since yesterday, only wish I have is more space.
You see I was visiting the local machine/hardwarestore yesterday just to wish them merry christmas. The boss showed up and take me to side and said he had something for me. ???. He showed me to the back of the store and pointed his finger on a pallet and said. If you like to have this its yours for free, show up after christmas with your van and I will load it up for you :praise2: :whoohoo:The pallett was loaded with messuringtools taps and dies and much more. So now you undestand why I need more space :facepalm2: I will provide pictures after the hollydays. Have a merry Christmas all of you.

Best Reg.
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #33 on: December 24, 2014, 01:06:06 PM »


            :LittleAngel: Merry Christmas and a Happy Machining New Year to all !!!!!  :cheers:


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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #34 on: December 24, 2014, 02:34:41 PM »
Hi all.
Since yesterday, only wish I have is more space.
You see I was visiting the local machine/hardwarestore yesterday just to wish them merry christmas. The boss showed up and take me to side and said he had something for me. ???. He showed me to the back of the store and pointed his finger on a pallet and said. If you like to have this its yours for free, show up after christmas with your van and I will load it up for you :praise2: :whoohoo:The pallett was loaded with messuringtools taps and dies and much more. So now you undestand why I need more space :facepalm2: I will provide pictures after the hollydays. Have a merry Christmas all of you.

Best Reg.
CS
Hi Cs
That was a nice gift lucky you!
A very good cristmas to you.
Ove

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #35 on: December 24, 2014, 03:01:37 PM »
Hi Ove.
Yes indeed it was a great gift. If you are in need for a unf/unc tap, send me a message. Mybee you are lucky :naughtyI I know there are some big unc taps on that palett. Likewise some smallish, if small is 1/8" :noidea:
I'm not sure what's on the bottom of the pallett but I spotted atleast five, or more, dial Indicators, a depthcaliper a big
, at least 300mm caliper a crankshaftindicator and much more. We will see when the new year is here.
Btw. How is the progress on the rad.engine ? Ove I wish you and your family a merry christmas.
Best...
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #36 on: December 24, 2014, 03:12:08 PM »
Dear Santa if you are able please bring happiness and joy and lots of toys to all the poor children of the world. To all the afflicted please help them get better and grant them their wishes. To all the unhappy people bring them joy and understanding and Someone to share their joys and sorrows with. For me bring me more years of machining time and time with my family.  To all I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Joyful and Healthy New Year.

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« Reply #37 on: December 24, 2014, 03:32:43 PM »
Well said Don.
I would only add...'and no rock'
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #38 on: December 25, 2014, 07:09:00 AM »
 :whoohoo: Castings and more castings, I would never have guessed. Next I must go and wish the workshop a happy Xmas  :embarassed:

I hope you all have a good one  :cheers:


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« Reply #39 on: December 25, 2014, 07:19:40 AM »
Dear Santa,
Thank you for all the new friends I have made on this forum, I hope they all have a Happy Christmas!

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #40 on: December 26, 2014, 12:12:39 AM »
:whoohoo: Castings and more castings, I would never have guessed. Next I must go and wish the workshop a happy Xmas  :embarassed:

I hope you all have a good one  :cheers:


Jo

I did!   I hope you did too!

My new Re-curve bow is magnificent!....


I know not an engine...but still nice....I got my Cherry Hill book, a new wallet, and the nicest Christmas card I have ever gotten from my son

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #41 on: December 26, 2014, 12:52:15 AM »
Dear Dad,

Thank you for your help and support this year!

I could not have accomplished what I have without you!

Love

William.

 8)

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #42 on: December 26, 2014, 02:29:59 AM »
Priceless Dave, and I mean that literally!!

Bill

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« Reply #43 on: December 26, 2014, 07:41:36 AM »
Definitely  priceless 8)

I didn't get any cards to match that. I did however get one from my Auntie made out to "both of you", so nice that she remembered the Workshop Gnome as well  ;)

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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #44 on: December 26, 2014, 08:04:04 AM »
They got me good this year. I knew I was getting a new DRO. I didn't know it was going to be attached to a new mill.  :whoohoo:



Tony
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« Reply #45 on: December 26, 2014, 02:07:33 PM »
Nice!

Dave
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Re: Dear Santa
« Reply #46 on: December 26, 2014, 03:13:22 PM »
Sweet Tony, even a powered table feed too...you must have been extra good this year :)

Bill

 

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