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11 February 2013 at 10:17 #111671
SteveI
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@stevei
Good morning,

I am new to the hobby and also a new subscriber to ME and MEW. I'd like to suggest some ideas for possible future MEW articles. Please take these comments in the spirit that they are intended; a curious newcomer seeking guidance.

I've read on the forum that article content is repeated / refreshed once in a while. As a newcomer I welcome this as the hobby has a wonderful heritage to draw upon. However, one of the challenges for a newcomer that aspires to build some of the tools that have been written about is that things are slightly different now. For example:

Metric fasteners. Shoud I invest in BSW BSF BA, BSD, BSP taps and dies? Or should I modify designs for Metric fine and course threads?

Some suppliers to the hobby no longer supply full kits only castings.

Machine tools. The venerable Myford S7 go for quite a substantial sum second hand, cheaper options are available now that allow entry into the hobby. Unfortunately we lose access to the rich heritage of projects aimed at the myford. Or do we? Perhaps MEW could advise? Many articles are written with them in mind and so guidance on things to consider if you have other lathes would be nice for the novice as part of the content refresh.

Subscriber background. I have no formal practical mechanical engineering training. My day job is in computer engineering. I am not asking for articles written for the complete novice but perhaps MEW might consider some projects that have not been considered before perhaps because of their relative simplicity.

With all this in mind I'd like to suggest an article. That fits the profile. As far as I can see there has never been a build series for the Model Engineering Services Kennet tool and cutter grinder. This is now only available as a set of castings rather than a full kit. It uses a mixture of BA and BSF.

I am sure there are other projects out there that would be of great value to refresh in a manner to assist the newcomer to the hobby and also the long term subscriber. I'd welcome some suggestions.

Thanks,

Steve
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11 February 2013 at 10:17 #38167
SteveI
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@stevei
11 February 2013 at 11:07 #111676
David Clark 13
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@davidclark13
Hi There

I am sure the Kennet cutter grinder has been done.

Buy taps and dies as you need them. Imperial will be around for many years.

regards David
11 February 2013 at 12:09 #111682
wheeltapper
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@wheeltapper
Well, this is a jolly new game. you give us the answer and we have to guess the question.

how did that happen?????

Roy
11 February 2013 at 12:16 #111683
colin hawes
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@colinhawes85982
I'm trying to figure it out too! Colin
11 February 2013 at 12:39 #111687
David Clark 13
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@davidclark13
Hi There

As this is a first post it would be premoderated.

When the post has been approved all will become clear.

regards David
11 February 2013 at 13:47 #111702
NJH
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@njh
Better hope that Wolfie parks up for a sarnie sometime soon then !

N
11 February 2013 at 14:01 #111704
Ian P
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@ianp
Brings to mind the Mastermind sketch done by the Two Ronnies!

Seriously though, I can see you want to moderate the first post from a new forum member. I am utterly and completely baffled why you would post a reply before the question?

Presumably you have aproved the new member (otherwise you would not have replied), so why not publish his question, then reply?

Maybe its something to do with the forum software, 'mytimemedia' being in its own time.

Ian
11 February 2013 at 14:11 #111705
Bazyle
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@bazyle
Perhaps Wolfie is stuck in M******s delivering dodgy meat (relates to current news item).

Following a few recent threads how about a series of articles "Everything you ever wanted to know about Bridgeports". 20 years from now they will still be circling round the second hand market and you can refer people to the back issues service.
11 February 2013 at 14:20 #111706
Anonymous
Posted by Bazyle on 11/02/2013 14:11:48:

Perhaps Wolfie is stuck in M******s delivering dodgy meat (relates to current news item).

Quite possibly, I'm sure his lorry has plenty of horsepower.

Andrew
11 February 2013 at 15:15 #111718
David Clark 13
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@davidclark13
Hi There

I can see the post as a moderator.

As I no longer work directly for MyTimeMedia I try to leave any moderating duties to the employed web editor (Diane). I don't want to be seen as interfering.

regards David
11 February 2013 at 15:31 #111722
Ian P
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@ianp
David

Maybe its me, but I dont understand your reply.

I've read it several times but I still dont see why the answer precedes the question.

Ian
11 February 2013 at 15:34 #111723
David Clark 13
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@davidclark13
I have just approved the post.

Now you can see the question.

regards David
11 February 2013 at 15:47 #111725
Michael Gilligan
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@michaelgilligan61133
Searching this site [via the search box on the home page] only returns two results for the word Kennett. Presumably this thread will appear there in its own good time; but can anyone identify any other information please?

MichaelG.

EDIT …. Sorry, should have searched for Kennet

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 11/02/2013 15:49:26
11 February 2013 at 15:52 #111728
David Clark 13
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@davidclark13
Hi Michael

I found 3 pages of results for Kennet.

Try dropping the last t off.

regards David
11 February 2013 at 15:56 #111730
Michael Gilligan
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@michaelgilligan61133
Thanks David

Your advice crossed with my edit

MichaelG.
11 February 2013 at 16:47 #111737
Diane Carney
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@dianecarney30678
Posted by David Clark 1 on 11/02/2013 15:15:24:

Hi There

I can see the post as a moderator.

As I no longer work directly for MyTimeMedia I try to leave any moderating duties to the employed web editor (Diane). I don't want to be seen as interfering.

regards David

David

As you have retained admin rights, despite not being employed, please feel free to approve first posts. The above was quite obviously a ridiculous situation.

Diane
11 February 2013 at 18:13 #111753
Ian P
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@ianp
Diane

Please may I enquire as to what you considered a 'ridiculous situation'? as I feel it is open to interpretation, and I would like to know I have come to the right conclusion.

Ian
11 February 2013 at 19:44 #111767
David Clark 13
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@davidclark13
Hi There

I will do if you are happy with that.

regards David
11 February 2013 at 20:13 #111770
Wolfie
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@wolfie
Hi all I generally only get web access during the evening so David feel free to muck in
11 February 2013 at 23:31 #111806
Diane Carney
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@dianecarney30678
Posted by Ian Phillips on 11/02/2013 18:13:11:

Diane

Please may I enquire as to what you considered a 'ridiculous situation'? as I feel it is open to interpretation, and I would like to know I have come to the right conclusion.

Ian

Hi Ian

The fact that earlier in the day David had replied to a post that nobody else was able to see, causing subsequent readers to be perplexed.

FYI, anyone posting for the first time has to be 'pre-moderated' – in other words the initial post has to be read by one of the moderators before it is allowed to become public. (Apologies if you already understand this. I repeat it mainly for those who don't realise this is the case.)

Diane
12 February 2013 at 06:05 #111815
Springbok
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@springbok
Hi steve
Could you please tell us what if any equipment you have then maybe we can steer you into a suitable 1st project

Bob
12 February 2013 at 08:37 #111823
Michael Gilligan
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@michaelgilligan61133
Posted by Diane Carney on 11/02/2013 23:31:51:

Posted by Ian Phillips on 11/02/2013 18:13:11:

Diane

Please may I enquire as to what you considered a 'ridiculous situation'? as I feel it is open to interpretation, and I would like to know I have come to the right conclusion.

Ian

Hi Ian

The fact that earlier in the day David had replied to a post that nobody else was able to see, causing subsequent readers to be perplexed.

FYI, anyone posting for the first time has to be 'pre-moderated' – in other words the initial post has to be read by one of the moderators before it is allowed to become public. (Apologies if you already understand this. I repeat it mainly for those who don't realise this is the case.)

Diane

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Diane,

That seems a perfectly reasonable description of the present situation, thank you

But it does beg one obvious question … Why were the rest of us allowed to see David's post before the question had been released ?

That is the really ridiculous part of this story … and the problem could be fixed by a simple change to the logic. i.e. it is the Thread [and not just the first post] that needs to remain invisible to the public, until it has been approved for release.

MichaelG.
12 February 2013 at 08:52 #111825
Diane Carney
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@dianecarney30678
Michael, I have sent you a PM.
Diane
12 February 2013 at 09:24 #111828
Michael Gilligan
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@michaelgilligan61133
Posted by Diane Carney on 12/02/2013 08:52:57:

Michael, I have sent you a PM.
Diane

Many thanks for that, Diane

MichaelG.
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