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Twitter Updates for 16-08-2010

Note to Self: http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/ 50mm sphere ~£10. 00:21:37, 2010-08-16
@pandalion Thankyou Xandy <3 in reply to pandalion 15:12:17, 2010-08-16
@mothdust Charlie the Unicorn? in reply to mothdust 15:20:16, 2010-08-16
Bloody silly way of fixing an adjustment handle. Grub screw under spring-retained indicator wheel on inside of shaft. 15:38:27, 2010-08-16
In laymans terms; I wouldn't have broken that bit if I'd dismantled every other bit first to get at one small screw. 15:39:23, 2010-08-16
Good thing it's got two adjustment wheels on that axis. Keyway's badly cut that end too. Backlash is horrid. 15:43:01, 2010-08-16
Trying to think how to retrofit with proper phospher-bronze nuts in an adjustable backlash arrangement. 15:43:47, 2010-08-16
Of course, I should really be doing casting. Okay, time to clear the decks. 15:44:16, 2010-08-16
The vertical thread is 16mm OD & 2mm pitch. Looks like a standard V-thread though. Odd. Understood such only used for V. light duty apps. 16:04:12, 2010-08-16
If leadscrew has been replaced with bit of threaded rod, would not be surprised. Would explain the total hash of a drive nut. 16:08:58, 2010-08-16
Y-axis has 194mm of travel, X-axis 353mm. Can likely squeek a more out of it after rebuilding. +16mm on Y would mean A4 paper size capacity. 16:40:24, 2010-08-16
In summery: All leadscrews & nuts need replacing. Guideways seem good though. TR16 thread seems a good choice. 16:40:58, 2010-08-16
But that's all just idle brainstorming. Or not so idle. Should get on.. 16:41:23, 2010-08-16
Right, meeting dad at the station in 20minutes. 17:22:11, 2010-08-16

Twitter Updates for 15-08-2010

Tables Y-leadscrew is straight. Movement is due to very worn drive nut. Do I have any 20mm bearings to support with anyway? 00:07:37, 2010-08-15
Closest seem to be 22 and 19mm. Bother. 00:13:28, 2010-08-15
After repeated testing, these screws are definitely imperial not metric. Grr. 00:31:55, 2010-08-15
Bed time. 00:32:46, 2010-08-15
Last minute check; Z-axis is metric. 10 turns equals 20mm travel. Guh. 00:48:11, 2010-08-15
@ulfrfenris I can't, unless it involves wood and metal. But will poke a friend who was interested. in reply to ulfrfenris 13:22:02, 2010-08-15
Woken at 8:30am by men with chainsaws. Fortunately just pruning the trees encroaching on the railway. No trim of the alleyway one yet tho. 13:25:44, 2010-08-15
Have loaded the bus and been to the tip tho. Mail checks, then back to the shed for tinkering. 13:26:12, 2010-08-15
@Blue_moon_lady It's going okay. Will be going better if I get some things done in the workshop too! Yours? in reply to Blue_moon_lady 13:35:01, 2010-08-15
@Blue_moon_lady In short; it needs some work. in reply to Blue_moon_lady 13:44:13, 2010-08-15
@Blue_moon_lady Yeah, pretty much. in reply to Blue_moon_lady 14:51:25, 2010-08-15
Taking some influence from bench drill design. I'll need a splined quill though. A cheap bench drill would provide, and matched pulleys. 14:52:43, 2010-08-15
Hmm, or some gearbox parts (motorbike?) if they've got a nice long spline. Time to hit the breakers yard? 15:21:29, 2010-08-15
The "CR125" mainshaft looks to have a nice long spline with only one short (circlip) break. 15:30:22, 2010-08-15
This set of eye-moulds have fused to the glass masters. Moulds & likely masters ruined. So so tired. 22:16:55, 2010-08-15
There is no end. There is always more work. There is no rest. There is no reward. 22:17:46, 2010-08-15
Can't think straight. In no condition for doing casting. Would like a bath, but not enough time now. Shower and bed. Survey in morning. 22:24:44, 2010-08-15
Anyone want to stay with me for a week as assistant & keep me steady enough to finish my current work? Cracking up here. 23:36:43, 2010-08-15

Twitter Updates for 14-08-2010

@trystykat 60c for 24hrs does though. in reply to trystykat 00:01:16, 2010-08-14
I have a milling machine! :D (Some re-assembly required) 15:38:59, 2010-08-14
Having all the workshop lights dim when I turn the mill on is quite humbling. Time for a UPS on the workshop PC. 16:25:44, 2010-08-14
There's a weld that's a bit too proud for the table to sit flush. Where'd the grinder? 16:41:09, 2010-08-14
Must ask seller if they have a list of the parts origins. Some fabbed from angle-iron, some big lathe parts. What lathes would be helpful. 17:01:16, 2010-08-14
X-Y table needs a teardown, clean, re-paint & some proper leadscrew packing pieces. Paint flakes everywhere. Also better handles. Ow. 17:16:33, 2010-08-14
DAP doesn't like files with odd characters in the name. Orbit Downloader's "Download all" still just opens their homepage. Is it that hard? 18:17:43, 2010-08-14
Found some thick angle-iron & going to try making some vice clamps. 18:19:10, 2010-08-14
X-Y table has 16mm slots. Aprox 25mm/1" at the T. Trying to design clamps to fit. Yikes. 18:34:47, 2010-08-14
The X-Y is missing a bearing. Will definitly have to strip it down and rebuild. Also my cutters are hugely undersized for this thing. 19:24:20, 2010-08-14
Using 10" circular bench saw.. Thing frightens the hell out of me. 21:32:20, 2010-08-14
That thing's a 2HP ungaurded nightmare. But it does cut well. 21:38:14, 2010-08-14
@trystykat No. I think it ate it. o_o in reply to trystykat 22:09:51, 2010-08-14

Twitter Updates for 13-08-2010

Rule 14. "Mad Science" means never stopping to ask "what's the worst thing that could happen?" 00:04:20, 2010-08-13
@karaspita Sure, can have a try! How's it come away? in reply to karaspita 00:18:01, 2010-08-13
Nige'd appreciate this I'm sure: http://www.mez.co.uk/lucas.html 00:29:40, 2010-08-13
@karaspita Yup, should be in Wednesday, no problem :) in reply to karaspita 13:14:56, 2010-08-13
Window fitting's rescheduled for November. Air conditioner's gone to charity shop. 15:15:11, 2010-08-13
House up road has rather abusive man in when I knocked to ask if they were throwing out the gallows brackets. 15:16:10, 2010-08-13
"Fucking trying to get stuff for free??" Should have just taken them. Wouldn't have noticed. People only get angry when they notice you. :P 15:17:12, 2010-08-13
Off to the workshop. Found some gooseneck lamps in a skip while out. Will be handy for mill & drill. 15:18:45, 2010-08-13
@karaspita DM'd :) 15:41:46, 2010-08-13
Oh bum. The workshop/shed roof just started leaking. 17:21:13, 2010-08-13
Hopefully sipping some of this 17% liquer will stop my eye from twitching. 17:46:23, 2010-08-13
What did the stream of different little beeps vintage computers made actually mean? Different I/Os in use? Must have meant something. 20:42:23, 2010-08-13
@domjoly A panda. in reply to domjoly 22:27:51, 2010-08-13
Course plotted and laid in. Just need to find some rope in the morning and we're all set to collect the mill. Am very excited! 22:29:28, 2010-08-13
Actually, almost in shock. 22:29:41, 2010-08-13

Twitter Updates for 12-08-2010

Saturday we do the tip and mill collection, sunday I'll stick some spare tools on ebay. And the gramophone. 15:37:47, 2010-08-12
@retallicka That's "normal" for anime, right? Right? in reply to retallicka 17:29:47, 2010-08-12
@Bloosmoomoo Fire pants? in reply to Bloosmoomoo 18:35:06, 2010-08-12
Anyone remember an 80s saturday morning cartoon with a load of gnomes/dwarves in a big round space galleon? The loved a spiky round fruit. 18:56:57, 2010-08-12
Tumblr links work on the workshop machine. Firefox 3.6.8. Dictionary, noscript. Must be a plugin issue on main machine. 20:10:57, 2010-08-12
@JezzabelleNFC Careful, he might think you're being coy. o_o in reply to JezzabelleNFC 20:37:10, 2010-08-12
@mothdust Let me guess; WoW lawyers via Attack of the Show? :/ in reply to mothdust 20:43:54, 2010-08-12
@mothdust Lawyers do it automatically. It's all that justifies their employment when there's no significant issues to worry about. in reply to mothdust 20:50:04, 2010-08-12
@JezzabelleNFC Still, showing him part of a foot not a whole one? He might think you're playing hard to get! X3 in reply to JezzabelleNFC 21:07:40, 2010-08-12
Drill-press & grinder moved, pump rig shortened. Should have ample clear space for milling machine now. After debris cleared. 21:45:30, 2010-08-12
@Houndloaf Be careful Kei! /obvious-statement o_o in reply to Houndloaf 21:46:06, 2010-08-12
@ThrashWolf It's a liability nightmare. No ingredients listing for allergens, no authorised safety tests, & any hotel room is not "sterile". in reply to ThrashWolf 21:56:12, 2010-08-12
@ThrashWolf Stopped talking to him @ RBW when he didn't know what Public Liability Insurance was. But yeah, will email for safeties sake. in reply to ThrashWolf 22:06:56, 2010-08-12
@Houndloaf I'm recalling the Tornado episode of "Eerie Indiana" where the guy insults the tornado so he'll be sucked up again. in reply to Houndloaf 22:19:16, 2010-08-12
@TimWakeham They have? Still seeing it here! in reply to TimWakeham 22:51:09, 2010-08-12
Popping out from workshop intermittently to look for #Perseids. None yet, but crystal clear over London E4. 23:18:31, 2010-08-12
Just used Google maps to work out which way is north-east. ¬_¬ 23:26:25, 2010-08-12