la bala Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 I think we can safely say you got your wish on that one ditchman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Got some bronze propeller shafts biggest is 1.1/8 across any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 35 minutes ago, la bala said: I think we can safely say you got your wish on that one ditchman. me and him never got on...........never spoke to me directly he would always speak thro' my mum...even tho we were sitting down to eat..........he was a nasty piece of work...never ever hit me...just mentally terrorised me all the time.........until i put an end to it when i was 20..i got him by the throat, found out he was a coward.. and told him his fortune...then left home families are strange things eh ! 1 minute ago, Old farrier said: Got some bronze propeller shafts biggest is 1.1/8 across any good? sounds good..hang on to then until im set up .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Say how much you want and pm me your address and I can post it to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Say how much you want and pm me your address and I can post it to you when i get set up ...or start to when i pick up the linisher next friday...i will be able to programme stuff and my needs...and you will be able to see where im a goin'.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, ditchman said: when i get set up ...or start to when i pick up the linisher next friday...i will be able to programme stuff and my needs...and you will be able to see where im a goin'.. Well don’t forget to grind some chalk on the belt before you start grinding the bronze ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Well don’t forget to grind some chalk on the belt before you start grinding the bronze ? well there you go............that is something i have just learnt..........(mental note to self...file it away..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 French chalk is best but ordinary blackboard chalk works ? you have worked out the reason for Its application ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Old farrier said: French chalk is best but ordinary blackboard chalk works ? you have worked out the reason for Its application ? stop the hot filings sticking to the grits and clogging the belt up.......................?? could try anti spatter spray from MIG welding....what do you rekon.? Edited January 26, 2018 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Ferrous and noneferrous are different beasts ? chalks cheap and readily available you can try anything it may work or cost you a belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Are you making an early bronze age sword….and don’t forget the bucket of water, that stuff can get bloody hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Yep, ask me how I know bronze heats up quicker than brass or steel ..as bad as ally. On a tiny piece like a knife bolster it tends to bite you before you realise it. Now it is...one, two, water, one two,water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 On 26/01/2018 at 10:39, la bala said: Or the diff in an old Fordson tractor. I got someone looking for some. Hey ditchman, didnt come up with much bronze i am afraid, but if you need brass i got brass. The shaft is 44mm in diameter, it got a bit bent as it was taken to pieces with a 40 ton excavator . I do think the bush is bronze but there isnt much of it. If you decide to go brass give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 loving these little pearls of wisdom coming out......................................just think WALKER........if you were doing some bronze when you butchered yer digit...you cud have reved sum up and cauterised the wound shut...like arni would have done 1 hour ago, la bala said: Hey ditchman, didnt come up with much bronze i am afraid, but if you need brass i got brass. The shaft is 44mm in diameter, it got a bit bent as it was taken to pieces with a 40 ton excavator . I do think the bush is bronze but there isnt much of it. If you decide to go brass give me a shout. ok for brass i can get it easily and in the right size bar........i will start off with brass bar....mind you it will be a while yet as i wont pick the machine up till fri' ....then i need to do modifications to the flat bed and build jigs an' stuff...........i will post it all up so you can all see what a total mess im making of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 24 minutes ago, ditchman said: loving these little pearls of wisdom coming out......................................just think WALKER........if you were doing some bronze when you butchered yer digit...you cud have reved sum up and cauterised the wound shut...like arni would have done ok for brass i can get it easily and in the right size bar........i will start off with brass bar....mind you it will be a while yet as i wont pick the machine up till fri' ....then i need to do modifications to the flat bed and build jigs an' stuff...........i will post it all up so you can all see what a total mess im making of it... Look forward to seeing your new kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 hour ago, la bala said: Look forward to seeing your new kit. you are just waiting for me to reply to that arnt you...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 41 minutes ago, ditchman said: you are just waiting for me to reply to that arnt you...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I can have a hunt round at work for some phos bronze but i'm fairly sure we haven't got any ditchman! I've had a change of job, come off the farm and I'm driving a lathe instead now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 On 26/01/2018 at 17:50, old'un said: Are you making an early bronze age sword….and don’t forget the bucket of water, that stuff can get bloody hot. Maybe he is one of the " Beaker People " . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Maybe he is one of the " Beaker People " . I can see the similarity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Just now, TIGHTCHOKE said: I can see the similarity! No lol , more to do with the Bronze age, dont you be getting me into trouble lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 i must change that pic' of myself and use that "gonk" as an avatar...................quite bright....i think my eyes are going to be sick............. 2 hours ago, Big Mat said: I can have a hunt round at work for some phos bronze but i'm fairly sure we haven't got any ditchman! I've had a change of job, come off the farm and I'm driving a lathe instead now does it corner well...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 2 hours ago, ditchman said: i must change that pic' of myself and use that "gonk" as an avatar...................quite bright....i think my eyes are going to be sick............. does it corner well...? 30 years old and still turns as good as the day it was made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) On 25/01/2018 at 22:21, ditchman said: what i want is the cylinder head off an AEC Matador...........(think they were bronze)...........the stuff is really expensive....probley have to do with Brass....or nick a couple of Henry Moore sculptures I made a few pieces for the henry moore school when I was in the foundry, does it have to be phosphor bronze? or will regular gun metal bronze suffice? I think I've got a few bits left lying around somewhere. just had a thought, the old bronze window latches on the steel crittal windows were often made of phosphor bronze. also... could you use a washing machine motor? or would a petrol motor do? i'm trying to wangle an old countax ride on mower from dad, the thing is a bit rotten but the engine is good, I was going to make a mini tractor puller or a dragtor using a bike engine. Edited January 31, 2018 by Paddy Galore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 really need to see the colour more than anything else...dont need stuff at the moment...still pulling all the bits together, pick up the linisher on fri' then i have to check bearings and drill and tap some holes in the table to raise it..............think i have got the offer of a motor here 1.5hp which should be fine..............once i start getting stuff here i will post it up with pics...then you will see what im up to cheers ditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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