Thread: G'day from South Africa

Hi Dave. What kinda machines you got?

Hello Bryan,
just the normal metal working stuff - nothing special

RF30 Mill
12x36 lathe
9x20 lathe
Unimat lathe
Sherline lathe
Sherline CNC Mill
Hor. Band saw 4x6
Vert Band saw Atlas
bits and pieces that go with the mil and lathe rotary table - that sort of thing.
stick welder thing.
Grinders

That's about it.

Dave'H

Dave'H
Welcome,
You are nearing my vintage (age) & I for one am interested in hearing more from you, as Bryan has asked lets know what machines you have, etc.
I am retired & spend a lot of time in the workshop,doing a bit of woodwork & metalwork, generally fiddling.
Model Eng.... Ive built a small horizontal steam engine, which I run on compressed air.
It took me about 6yrs on & off to build it. No rush !
Here are a few photos.
regards
Bruce

And what do you do in your spare time Bruce?

Nice model . Where did you get the castings from ?

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

And what do you do in your spare time Bruce?

Thanks Bob, you bought me a very good laugh
Some people ie non technical, non workshop types, ask me, what do I do with my time?
My answer....."Busy doing nothing"
That generally moves the conversation along, because I guess you will understand, its too hard to explain.
regards
Bruce

Originally Posted by morrisman

Nice model . Where did you get the castings from ?

I always had in mind to build a model steam engine but did not want to get involved with Locos & taking the finished thing to a track.
The Bolton No 7 Horizontal stationary engine had appeal because every so often it can be started up & run on air & generally stared at in a mesmorised mental state
The castings & drawings were obtained from E.J Winter Model Eng supplies, near Hexham NSW they have heaps of models metals & tooling, & will mail stuff to you.
Just Google them & all will be seen.
I have considered building a Triple Expansion Engine, but as my young grandson pointed out to me, "If the last engine took you 6 yrs to make, then this one will take you 20yrs"
OK that will mean I am 90 when its finished, maybe a start should be made now .
regards
Bruce

Hiya Bruce,

Nicely made Mill engine. Looks very nice

I have always ran mine on compressed air, easier than steam, especially with the grand kids wanting to touch.
Also I just could not be bothered to make a boiler. (I'm lazy)

Dave'H

Originally Posted by Dave'H

Hello Bryan,
just the normal metal working stuff - nothing special

RF30 Mill
12x36 lathe
9x20 lathe
Unimat lathe
Sherline lathe
Sherline CNC Mill
Hor. Band saw 4x6
Vert Band saw Atlas
bits and pieces that go with the mil and lathe rotary table - that sort of thing.
stick welder thing.
Grinders

That's about it.

Dave'H

So you're pretty right for lathes then?

Originally Posted by Bryan

So you're pretty right for lathes then?

Seems I got a little too excited on the lathe part, and I just don't like to part with them.

Dave'H

Originally Posted by Abratool

I always had in mind to build a model steam engine but did not want to get involved with Locos & taking the finished thing to a track.
The Bolton No 7 Horizontal stationary engine had appeal because every so often it can be started up & run on air & generally stared at in a mesmorised mental state
The castings & drawings were obtained from E.J Winter Model Eng supplies, near Hexham NSW they have heaps of models metals & tooling, & will mail stuff to you.
Just Google them & all will be seen.
I have considered building a Triple Expansion Engine, but as my young grandson pointed out to me, "If the last engine took you 6 yrs to make, then this one will take you 20yrs"
OK that will mean I am 90 when its finished, maybe a start should be made now .
regards
Bruce

Thats why I have a shaper...lol
One night a year or so back I went out to the shed because sleep had eluded me, Thought I would do a little shaper work......Bloody hell low and behold I woke at 8am shaper still running next to me.

Oh yeah and a big welcome to Dave_H..
We love new and active members and their photo's of machines and projects

Good to see you found your way here Dave,
We have a good bunch of guys here that willing to help out if needed, and like some have already said we love pictures..

Dave

good to see you here Dave. Its nice and pleasant here just like MM & HMEM
Pete