Thread: boring bar from CTC

Originally Posted by Oldneweng

Due to the recent arrival of a new grandson I will be going to Adelaide next week so will try to find some info then.

Dean

Congratulations, my little grandson who lives with us is a bit over a year old now, cant wait until he is a bit older and can keep me company down the shed, LOL

Dave

Dave,
you'd better get in quick before he discovers computers.
Chris

LOL, I have 3 other grandsons that live 3 doors away that are like that with computer games (but so are there parents) I will do my best to teach him like I did my son, with computers being great for research, but not brain dead games. I have plenty of Lego and Mecano with wind up and electric motors, gear boxes etc here for him as he gets older to interest him. Worked with my son, so hopefully with him as well LOL.

Let us know what you think of the bars from CTC, as I have never bought any bars from him.

Dave

Hi,

My two eldest boys (primary school) are just starting to get interested in the lathe and shaper (they have no choice really, they are both in the garage which doubles as my toolshed and kids spare leisure space).

My baby boy (15mths) absolutely loves the machines.

Ben

Hi,
I know we are way off topic here but being a proud father i can't resist. Some of you may have seen pics of Arthur (now 2) with Blondie, but here is one on the day that Freddie came home. I really hope i can keep him and his little brother (7 months) away from video games and in the shed. Not that we have any video games in the house to influence him with, but his Uncle is an absolute addict it amazes me how a 30yr old can still be into them.
Arthur loves going for a horse ride at the old carousel here in the city, i'm a bit worried i may find him trying to ride Freddie one day.......
Ewan

Just saw this one in Aus and thought it looked OK for you, not sure what it's like but the price seems reasonable for a set.
Titan Machinery - CARBIDE BORING BARS 4pc set

Dave

thanks Dave

Originally Posted by Ueee

Hi,
I it amazes me how a 30yr old can still be into them.

Because they are enjoyable to play

Like making chips...

I set up a .250 slot drill in the lathe to bore a small stepped hole to fit a pressure relief valve in an oil pump a while back, the hole had to be fairly accurate and I didn't have a ream, the finish was quite good and the valve was a nice sliding fit.
I drilled a bit of bar to suit the slot drill and held it with a grub screw, I turned the bar to the diameter to suit the tool height and got into it with the angle grinder to get it into the tool post far enough for bolts to hold it.

john