Is there supposed to be a motybike in that picture?
Is there supposed to be a motybike in that picture?
DevonGuy
Well-Known Member
Us boys duddun zee un nyver. Juss gude bump-stops.
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
It's only just 9am... 
I must have gotten up far too early.
I must have gotten up far too early.
Morning All
I woke at 6:20 but went back to sleep for extra Zeds in the Zed-bank.
No rain here yet (expected c.4PM.)
The flat nature of the very top part of the barn roof does mean that the water can collect there a bit
I know it is usual to put a drainage slope on a roof and I normally would have done so but it was going to complicate things no end and the width of the top flat section of the roof is only 7' 6"
It is just a small amount of water and it does boil-off/blow off with wind and Sun, so I shall see how we go. Worst case is I cut the top section of the rubber roof off, fit firring strips and -reboard/re-skin in the rubber at some point.
After more coffee I shall do a bit more clear-up in the work areas ready for the plasterers to make their mess on the 10th.
Daffyd reports that the wind has veered from NNE to SSW.
Have a lovely day everyone.
I woke at 6:20 but went back to sleep for extra Zeds in the Zed-bank.
No rain here yet (expected c.4PM.)
The flat nature of the very top part of the barn roof does mean that the water can collect there a bit
I know it is usual to put a drainage slope on a roof and I normally would have done so but it was going to complicate things no end and the width of the top flat section of the roof is only 7' 6"
It is just a small amount of water and it does boil-off/blow off with wind and Sun, so I shall see how we go.
Worst case is I cut the top section of the rubber roof off, fit firring strips and -reboard/re-skin in the rubber at some point.After more coffee I shall do a bit more clear-up in the work areas ready for the plasterers to make their mess on the 10th.
Daffyd reports that the wind has veered from NNE to SSW.
Have a lovely day everyone.
Hippo
Lord Hippo
They redesigned the henry motor to be more efficient and have the same suction for the rule change.The new Dysons are crap. Sharks are much better. (I'm told G-Tech are also good but I haven't tried one myself).
If you're going for a Henry, I would suggest a George instead (the blue one).
New Henrys have restricted power due to eco legislation, but Georges are exempt because they are designed to suck up water but can still be used like normal.
I have a Shark and a George. No shares in either company. Just saying...
Hippo
Lord Hippo
Jesus christ that put the shivvers frew meTodays happenings.....
1..Removed all tools n cr@p out disco then hoovered n interior clean.
2..Misses said what about mine after id packed up,
3..Had lunch..misses special detox spicy veg soop cuppa tea n biccy
4..Shaved head
5..Shaved manhood n caught my ball sack wiv clippers fkn squealed like a stood on puppy
6..Drove to Loch Lomond wiv dog n misses for a nice walk, swung into Aldi for a few bits
7..Odrered Indian currys meal deal...spiced onions n poppydoms 2 starters 2 mains rice n nan for 21 quid
8..Home had a scoff n glass O wine
9..Stoke up fire n call my mum n Dad
10.. Rum n coke's n mixed crisps check in here..
fk me these days off are hard work
We have 2 G-Techs and I have to say I find them to be over-rated and under-performing at the best of times.They redesigned the henry motor to be more efficient and have the same suction for the rule change.
Of course this may be because the main "driver" of these devices never empties them properly, nor does she ever fully tap out the filters so they just get worse & worse over time until eventually I cannot stand it and do what ought to be done as regular maintenance at every emptying.
doriz
Well-Known Member
Utter rubbish quite franklyWe thought it was a bit disappointing, but there you go.
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
... that it's dark, wet and windy.
urrgghh
urrgghh
Waiting for the paint to dry is like.... watching paint dry
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
Use a hair-dryer to make it dry quicker.Waiting for the paint to dry is like.... watching paint dry
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
Of all the different types of weather I think I dislike the wind the most.
Afternoon all... (got a soaking)
Im back in the hoose tis wild here, done a bit o fencing to use the last of the sarking board
& the last of the tile batten under the decking to finish it off.
Now they want another planter & other bits finished the same as it looks so nice AGGhhhhh ffs
Im sure they dont want us to leave.
(got a soaking)Im back in the hoose tis wild here, done a bit o fencing to use the last of the sarking board
& the last of the tile batten under the decking to finish it off.
Now they want another planter & other bits finished the same as it looks so nice AGGhhhhh ffs
Im sure they dont want us to leave.
...I went to fit my nice new SanOu 4-jaw chuck to my mini-lathe and was disappointed to find that I could not.
The fixing bolts are too long to pass between the rear of the headstock mounting plate and the headstock casting itself.
It will need to be affixed with studs that screw into the chuck and then pass through the plate and nuts placed on the other side.
Ordered a set of SS M8 exhaust studs to do the job.
I am still unable to "part-off" on this little lathe. It lacks the rigidity of a Myford or a Boxford or a Colchester and I have managed to stall the damn thing several times as it snatches the parting blade and tucks it under.
The setup seems ok (perfectly on the centreline and using a parting blade to "face" a few thou' end of a rod leaves no "PIP". But the parting action keeps failing on me.
Will I be limited to cutting stuff oversize and then "facing off" down to the required size I wonder?
The fixing bolts are too long to pass between the rear of the headstock mounting plate and the headstock casting itself.
It will need to be affixed with studs that screw into the chuck and then pass through the plate and nuts placed on the other side.
Ordered a set of SS M8 exhaust studs to do the job.
I am still unable to "part-off" on this little lathe. It lacks the rigidity of a Myford or a Boxford or a Colchester and I have managed to stall the damn thing several times as it snatches the parting blade and tucks it under.
The setup seems ok (perfectly on the centreline and using a parting blade to "face" a few thou' end of a rod leaves no "PIP". But the parting action keeps failing on me.
Will I be limited to cutting stuff oversize and then "facing off" down to the required size I wonder?
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
I think me Island is in the middle of this weather system now as the rain has gone, the wind has dropped away and the skies are beginning to clear.
Part 2 must be due overnight
Part 2 must be due overnight
We are supposed to be seeing 60MPH winds and lots of rain @ c.10PM.I think me Island is in the middle of this weather system now as the rain has gone, the wind has dropped away and the skies are beginning to clear.
Part 2 must be due overnight
This is a draw back on many small lathes. A lot of people use the method you describe. Still as 'This Old Tony' says, any lathe is better than no lathe!Will I be limited to cutting stuff oversize and then "facing off" down to the required size I wonder?
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
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