Model Engine Maker
General Category => Chatterbox => Topic started by: Tennessee Whiskey on December 26, 2018, 07:43:38 PM
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Usually we like minded shop and modeling types use “the season” to acquire some new goodies for the ol’ shid. Let’s see what was in y’alls stocking. Here’s mine:
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s658/tennesseewhiskey1/Mobile%20Uploads/7C7596A6-57CB-400B-9E0C-6C5EBFA1E449_zpsftcdndgc.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/tennesseewhiskey1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7C7596A6-57CB-400B-9E0C-6C5EBFA1E449_zpsftcdndgc.jpg.html).
Whiskey
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Nothing that big here, you must have really big stockings! Did get a couple of new sets of carbide carving burs for the sculpture work, also a co-ax dial indicator for the mill. :)
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New Dremel for me as the speed control had gone on the old one. 0.2 -13mm keyless chuck for the lathe as old cheapie was not gripping so well, couple of Tome files and a pair of 15-30-60 blocks
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I normally get a couple more sets of castings ::)
But this year all I found on the dining room table was some shredded wrapping paper. I am sure that earlier in the morning I had heard something in the dining room and I thought it might be Santa so thought better of going to check but later Surus refused to come out of the casting cupboard as he was busy ... so I am beginning to wonder if he got to the castings before me :noidea:
Jo
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I normally get a couple more sets of castings ::)
But this year all I found on the dining room table was some shredded wrapping paper. I am sure that earlier in the morning I had heard something in the dining room and I thought it might be Santa so thought better of going to check but later Surus refused to come out of the casting cupboard as he was busy ... so I am beginning to wonder if he got to the castings before me :noidea:
Jo
He may have been digging a new passageway from your casting cupboard to his casting warehouse...
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More gin... :cheers:
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Well hope you can find out what Surus got at least Jo. :???:
Bill
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Hello Everyone,
I was a good boy this year and Santa rewarded me with a new Jet wood lathe w/ stand, Rikon 8" low speed grinder, a complete Oneway Wolverine Tool sharpening system and 8 new tools. I will be able to turn some Beams, Columns and Post that will go on several of my next Steam Engine projects.
Have a great day,
Thomas
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Well hope you can find out what Surus got at least Jo. :???:
He tells me he needs some drawings sorting out for a Wall C-601 and a C-602 but he is being a bit cagy about why, so I remain hopeful :noidea: Maybe I should mention to him it is Thursday today ;)
Jo
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Nuffink .... ;D
Always the best way IMO :ThumbsUp:
Dave
Well, not quite nothing. Was given a t-shirt with
'NEVER UNDERESTIMATE AN OLD MAN WITH A SUBARU'
printed on it ..... :headscratch:
Unfortunately t'internet does not seem able to locate one with a
'NEVER UNDERESTIMATE AN OLD BAT WITH A RENAULT'
logo so I'm unable to return the favour .... :LittleDevil:
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Toolwise nothing :ThumbsDown: But my business did invest in a PRUSA 3D printer. :ThumbsUp:
Colin
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For me sen nowt
Although my current account did not receive any gifts only a big hole in it ,ahh well not to worry soon be pension pay day so all will be returned
I say nowt for me that is a bit wrong I request all the people that may buy me a present to make a donation to a cancer charity of their choice
Have a good and prosperous new year and may it be a healthy one to you and your family’s
Stuart :old:
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Two great big halogen lights for the Clausing mill! I'm waiting on the hard ware and electrical to mount them...but that's in transit.
Dave
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Santa brung me the most useful workshop accessory I've been given all year. ;)
Jim
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Santa brung me the most useful workshop accessory I've been given all year. ;)
Jim
Yeah Home shop guys spend good money on M and M's ! You'll make a fortune! 8)
.........i'm kidding
Dave
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I love that Jim.
Bill
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And this to accompany your M&M dispenser...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpdHThIBh2A
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And this to accompany your M&M dispenser...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpdHThIBh2A
Mmmmmmmm..... Cookieeeee!
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Santa bought me tickets for the London model engineering show. will be there Saturday. I did treat myself to a stuart Williamson casting set.
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Santa brought me a new Vise for Christmas!
(http://listerengine.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10008/WiltonVise-1-DSC_5163.jpg)
I had to go out and purchase some mounting hardware for this one :) That's today's project - getting the new vise mounted on my bench. I removed the old one yesterday. Here they are together, the new big boy on the block, and the baby he's replacing:
(http://listerengine.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10008/WiltonVise-2-DSC_5170.jpg)
I've had that little one since I was 15 years old. My Grandpa gave it to me. May not be the best vise in the world, but it has lasted me through a LOT of projects over the years!
Regardless, I'm excited to be getting a real vise! ;D
Kim
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Kim, keep the old vise for old parts ( :thinking: ) but that new one is a beaut!
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Great replies from everybody. I do have to single Kim out though, cause I have a thing for vices, guess I gotta a lot of them :lolb: :lolb:. That Wilton is a beauty :ThumbsUp:. Now you have a new shop project,cause you gotta have some ali, copper ( way cool) or both soft jaws :stir: :stickpoke:.
Whiskey
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A bond tech extruder for the Utimate maker printer
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Beautiful grinder Eric!
Are you planning on grinding lathe tools? I have mine set up with a silicon carbide (green wheel) for carbide, and an aluminum oxide (white wheel) for grinding HSS.
The Glendo tool rests are also a nice addition. https://accu-finish.com/product-category/rough
I'm not sure if they still make them though.
:cheers:
Dave
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Santa was late this year in this corner of the globe, but finally he has found the right door.
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This was a bit of an early Christmas present for the Foredom part of the workbench (see photo). But since it alread has a high intensity light inside it, I ordered a separate short hanger stand and base and will relocate the swing down LED task light from the Foredom area to between the Cowells and Unimat lathes. That way I can swing it over either lathe as needed. The new hanger post and base should be in today on the big brown truck. You can see the jist of what i mean in the second photo.
Bill
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Seems like old Santa did good. Thanks for looking in Dave O. Yeah for lathe tools, drill bits, and shaper tools ( just gotta find a shaper :lolb:). I have a import tool grinder with the green wheels what for carbide, but, I vary rarely use it. Been wanting to get a diamond wheel for it for grinding scraper blades. I need to put it on a stand also. Looks like they still sell the grinder attachment :thinking:
Cletus