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Mine is much more boring. Went to uni and have been a medico ever since. Now a country GP.
I did work as a projectionist in a cinema when at uni though. This was fun but long hours watching the same...

Pinus nondescriptus

Curious the difference. When a measurement is stated on a drawing like "13/64" I have absolutely no idea how big that is and have to look it up in mm to be able to visualise it. Each to their own.

Nice pics.
I nearly hit one on the weekend as it swooped down in front of my car on my driveway. I was only doing about 40km/h but had to hit the breaks hard and just missed it.
I didn't realise...

A very interesting project. Good luck with it.

No need. The place has more Ozzies than Canadians already.

CNC for fun
Epic Win Pencil Sharpener - YouTube

It looks like a bit of oil stained pine from the pics.:roll:

Nice reptile.
I went to my shed last night to have a possum sitting in the doorway. I don't like them as they stink.:((

This is my recent shed visitor. I nearly put my hand on him on the bench....

The benches in my greenhouse are made from yellowtongue. No coating at all and covered with potplants. It has bowed a bit but I was pretty slack about enough supports for the weight on it. The water...

Very good.:2tsup:

I bought a music CD from the US that was allegedly posted on 25th July from one of the big online companies. It still hasn't turned up. I assumed it is lost. Maybe there is still hope if other things...

Very clever TL
Now to hear it play

How is this for clever.
Lego 3D Milling Machine Is Too Bloody Awesome For Words | Gizmodo Australia

This isn't really a woody tool but the description of a crap piece of equipment is pretty good.
STEALTH SPY ON YOUR NEIGHBOURS TELESCOPE | eBay

I have the smaller Titan mill/drill and it is fine for what I use it for. Sometimes the titan machinery guy will put items on eBay and they may sell a bit cheaper. Just remember that a new item...

These guys
Mechanical Components Information - Small Parts
Have any size screws you will ever need and are prompt

I'm more of an astronomer than a woody sadly. My interest is in variable stars. I have a roll off roof observatory in my paddock with scope and cameras etc. Recently I've been making a spectrograph....

But the end result is craap american beer in a plastic cup.

I didn't see the show last night so cant comment on it.
I have seen Ben Elton live in the UK in 1991 and he was very funny then.
We Will Rock you was very good. It was fun as a rock musical should...

Some mulch would be good but the road is a bit rough at the moment. Maybe next week.:D

Pleased you FNQ types are OK.

This is 1 way of doing it if you have plenty of expensive CNC equipment.:D

YouTube - Epic Win Pencil Sharpener

I just use a 10ml syringe and a blunt 18g needle. I can push the needle just pass the ball and squirt oil behind it .The only problem is is winter when the oil is cold it it harder to squeeze out of...

I agree with most of it except the riding in cars without seatbelts etc. Something did happen. Lots of people died.
See here...

I have just noticed that the upcoming event list at the bottom of the entry page has 2 entries for "Wifes Birthday" -allegedly DavidG's wife. Is this an error with the new system?

Pages hanging today (21st) whilst looking at the Friday fred.
It took 15mins to get the page to reload. Other websites were working fine at the time.

I've also made something new. This is a little steam engine made from castings and bar stock. The video is a test firing using a little steam boiler. :D

YouTube - Mill Engine under Steam

Nice pen. Just remember that collecting any coral either alive or dead without a licence is not permitted in Qld in any marine park. This includes the entire Great barrier reef.
Cheers

I have also bought one of these but it didn't come with a box at all. Seems like no loss.

Would this be long enough?:D:D:D
Wood Lathe Large custom built by engineer 240 volt (eBay item 140483656888 end time 08-Dec-10 15:02:24 AEDST) : Industrial

Shims are simple. Just use a cheap set of feeler gauges from supacheap or equivalent.

I bought a metal stand with my similar lathe but have found it to be less than satisfactory. It seemed fine but it had too much lateral flex if you leaned against it. The lathe isn't heavy enough to...

Wonderful effect.
What are the bits in the head. ?bits of a watch?

Well done Vern.
Do you wan't to borrow and end mill?
Just let me know.

It is also much easier to not use the big chuck to hold the end mill.
Maybe invest in a set of ER collets and a collet...

I have a big box of gloves that gets emptied regularly.:2tsup:

Nice work.

I agree.
Whilst I can fix engines I choose to pay to have a relatively new car that is reliable rather than have to worry that the car may not be reliable and need fixing.
I get my hands dirty in...

Regardless of the thread size, why not just use a cut off tap of the correct pitch as a thread chaser if you want to cut the thread instead of using a die.

Another site for mills is here
Titan Machinery - MILL MAIN MENU
Not Sieg but they are another choice.

Mostly aluminium and brass. I have made some T nuts from mild steel with no problems. All of my work is small.
stuff like this....

I have the TM16V
It is fine for what I use I for- making model engines.
I chose it over the X2 because the guy at Titan actually knew what he was talking about vs the salesman at H &F. Also at the...

Of course you should. I am not any sort of engineer and could make it so anyone is capable if they have a lathe.

Can you make the fan engine work if you add plenty of heat to the base? ie with a blow torch. When I did this and the engine started to work it seemed to free it up and now it works just with the...

The kit is one of these
A1-3 Stirling Engine Material Kit (Model Maker Kit) - eBay Other Tools, Supplies, Tools, Supplies, Model Building, Toys, Hobbies. (end time 27-Sep-10 16:46:47 AEST)
Bought...

This thread hasn't been updated for a while so I thought I might add to it.
I have finally finished my first model engine - a Sterling engine. I started it months ago as a learning process for using...

Great work Scott.:2tsup:

This makes sense. Otherwise above ground swimming pools would have to have very thick walls.

Exercise and turning in one setting. Good one.:2tsup:

Thanks

I think I'm a bit obtuse but what actually is it?