[modeleng] Re: Machinery order
- From: "Len Smith" <parnobal2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 19:24:16 +0100
As an emphysema sufferer, I'd lay emphasis on the installation of whetever
safety measures are available, especially with such an opportunity as a
"virgin" workshop, particularly in the dust and fume extraction areas.
As a second point, directed to Dennis, - have you seen the particle removal
blocks that are now available to strip residue from sanding belts? They are
sort of crepe rubber, mine is maybe 6x4 inches, and they clean sanding belts
and disks as clean as new. I got mine from Screwfix, about £3 I think. It looks
like it will last me for years.
Len
----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Rayner
To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 6:17 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: Machinery order
I think you have to start with a lathe but if, like me, you are in the
business of making a working model rather than an exhibition model, then I
would plug the early acquisition of a linisher. I converted one end of my
grinder into one many years ago and wished I had done it many years earlier.
What a timesaver it has turned out to be. I use good quality belts and the
speed with which I can round the end of rods or fettle castings is amazing -
mind you, you do need good gauntlets to hand the work - it gets very hot!
It's just essential to emphasise the need to clean the dust away after any
operation involving aluminium.
Dennis Rayner
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