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« on: January 07, 2016, 04:46:48 PM » |
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This popped up in my genres on you tube and I thought, I know a man who may find this intriguing ..... You have to put up with the prat doing the video, but just wait until you hear the cost of these things  Paul. |
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2016, 02:14:39 PM » |
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It's a bit over the top for me.
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2016, 07:14:46 PM » |
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Dam'n some of those have a lot of work in them. This was almost the first thing I made when I got the lathe, as a bit of fun for the kids. Nothing like the detail or work that those in the vid have. But spins well on the glass cooker top.  24mm diameter with a hardened steel centre. |
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2016, 07:19:26 PM » |
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I had a go at one this afternoon, just to see how long it took, havnt tried it yet as only just found a small ball bearing to glue in the end, left it drying in the workshop. will post piccy tomorrow.  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2016, 07:47:35 PM » |
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May be starting a fad on here. Then again, perhaps not. The ball bearing idea is a good one. I may try making one with an aluminium core and a brass rim when I have some free time. |
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2016, 07:53:24 PM » |
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I did it the other way round with odds and sods from the off cut shelves, brass core with aluminium rim. Its good to have a play.
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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2016, 10:23:32 AM » |
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Bit wobbly but I put that down to the rusty ball bearing, its pretty grim when you zoom in but it was the only one I could find  A Challenge for Olds  A Challenge for Olds |
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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2016, 11:53:42 AM » |
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Nice machining ! Fun way to spend some time at the lathe. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2016, 03:01:50 PM » |
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Still having probs with my left arm and can't do much on the car, so I figured I might as well have ago at making another of these !
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« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2016, 07:22:21 PM » |
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I wish my serious projects were as good as you guys' toys!
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« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2016, 07:54:49 PM » |
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same here andy!!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2016, 10:01:22 AM » |
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I knew you wouldn't be able to resist a bit of play time We will have to have a spin off at Basingstoke! |
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« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2016, 10:03:11 AM » |
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Now there's an idea  |
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« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2016, 11:08:58 AM » |
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Great idea for a bit of fun ! Though my best spin time so far is only 3 min. 55 sec. so I may need to think the design through a bit more. 
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