tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post88363573623813434..comments2024-01-23T12:41:44.446+00:00Comments on The Caffeinated Engine Driver: Grist for t' MillMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-34966845878449138922016-02-16T16:45:54.472+00:002016-02-16T16:45:54.472+00:00Yes, precarious it most certainly was. Basically t...Yes, precarious it most certainly was. Basically there is a small tube on the bottom of the casting that holds the retaining screw, and that got held by the chuck, but with the overhang it was still jumping around a little on occasions, but it got the job done and was an interesting learning experience. And yes, I think a machine vice will be the next purchase I make for the lathe.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-9532458521766549302016-02-16T12:06:50.619+00:002016-02-16T12:06:50.619+00:00The Attercliffe shop was still there last year, I ...The Attercliffe shop was still there last year, I went in looking for a DTI but didn't like anything that I saw. I found a good Mitutoyo 0-30mm one on eBay for about £30. Mitutoyo stuff is very high quality.<br />Funny place Attercliffe Road. But it does have two model railway shops (one of which never seems to be open), and a very good running shop which I must visit as I need new running shoes. Some of the other shops are best avoided though...Paul B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05278773151546187084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-46387835328510485942016-02-16T11:49:00.086+00:002016-02-16T11:49:00.086+00:00Mark, have a look in Machine Mart, I think they ar...Mark, have a look in Machine Mart, I think they are in Heeley. There stuff is a bit rough and ready. It's cheap enough for a practise and if you can get a dial gauge with a magnetic stand it may do. There used to be a S/H shop in Attercliffe that had such things. Have fun. ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-17629121021258308082016-02-16T09:24:39.119+00:002016-02-16T09:24:39.119+00:00Yes, that is quite a precarious way of holding! St...Yes, that is quite a precarious way of holding! Still, needs must sometimes and it looks like its worked out ok. I take it a machine vice is now high on the wanted list!!<br />Good to see you experimenting with the machine. Paul B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05278773151546187084noreply@blogger.com