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30 August 2017 at 17:31 #314571
Sam Longley 1
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I used to buy the RC& ME magazine years ago & in those days it was great as it really did have bits of engineering as well as model making. Now it seems to be just model flying ( i still fly model planes) but not worth buying

I bought the digital version of model engineer last year & apart from the hassle of trying to read it on digital media i only managed to download one copy & found it so boring i only read half a dozen issues & would never buy it again

As for retirement i think that it is really sad that so many are really glad to walk away from work & many seem to have bad memories of the last few years. I have loved my work the whole of my life although having my own business allowed me some lattitude to taylor it to change to my mood. When i sold up in 2000 i went to consultancy & although completely different it was a fantastic eye opener & even though i am 70 i still work the winters. Firstly because i get paid far more than i am worth & secondly because i enjoy the power without the worry of the after effects of possible failure!!!

However, i now have so many things to do even that may not happen this year- even though i am expected to return
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30 August 2017 at 17:49 #314575
Mick B1
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Posted by SillyOldDuffer on 30/08/2017 11:43:10:

Can anyone explain why Imperial Measure retains a following whilst Imperial Money is unloved? They both have the same advantages and, arguably, money was more logical.

Dave

Well, it's not difficult to have as many unit of measure systems as you like running in parallel with the conversion factors permanently fixed. The people who use the less 'official' system can choose to do so without inconveniencing anybody else.

Now imagine running parallel currencies… 😀
30 August 2017 at 18:02 #314582
Andy Carruthers
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@Sam – absolutely agree

I have my own business to run when I retire from consulting and that is what I mean by retirement – not working for Investment Banks
30 August 2017 at 18:03 #314583
SillyOldDuffer
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Posted by Bazyle on 30/08/2017 13:07:06:

Posted by SillyOldDuffer on 30/08/2017 11:43:10:

Can anyone explain why Imperial Measure retains a following whilst Imperial Money is unloved? They both have the same advantages and, arguably, money was more logical.

Dave

2 reasons
Firstly they didn't keep a point of reference the same and then decimalise everything around it but used an inconveniently large and new starting point – the metre. If they had taken the foot and decimalised it or something close like 300mm it would have fitted better with everyday life.

Secondly the name. If they had taken a metric based length, 300mm again, but called it the 'new foot' it would have been more acceptable. I believe if instead of the Euro they had called the item the 'new pound' = 'new franc' = 'new deutschmark' etc in each country it would have worked.

Good theory Bazyle, but the starting point of the Imperial system was never the Foot, it was the Yard, which is nearly as big as the Metre.

Imperial measure is cuddly with a sort of human feel to it. But so was old money. Bring back the Groat!

Dave

Edited By SillyOldDuffer on 30/08/2017 18:03:19
30 August 2017 at 18:44 #314591
John Slaven
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Hi Robin, Retired 6 months ago at 55 and every day is a holiday. Problem is…will I do some milling, lathe work, wood turning, fix that old motor bike, gardening or DIY. Machining usually wins!! Just enjoy yourself.

Cheers the Noo

John.
1 September 2017 at 10:25 #314796
Robin
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Posted by John Slaven on 30/08/2017 18:44:19:

fix that old motor bike

Do all model engineers want to take motorcycles apart? It has been years since Swarfega could no longer take me back to pink. Is it allowed? What about SWMBO? I don't even own a crash helmet.
1 September 2017 at 10:41 #314798
Russell Eberhardt
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Posted by Robin Hewitt 1 on 01/09/2017 10:25:38:

Do all model engineers want to take motorcycles apart?

Naa! I used to take pre-WWII cars apart to restore. Sold them now to boost the retirement fund.

Russell
1 September 2017 at 15:09 #314821
HOWARDT
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Retired a couple of years ago at 64. Got my mini machine shop tooled up, now project managing the daughters extension. Well she and the wife called it that. It actually means doing all the heavy physical jobs, having dug out 15 tonne of soil and replaced it with 12 tonne of concrete. Now I just have to dig for a new sewer connection, rip down a ceiling and lift a floor, and then replace it all suitably insulated.

Trying to talk the other half into a sleep on the beach somewhere warm when its done, some hope.
1 September 2017 at 15:19 #314823
Circlip
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"My mother is no mathematician but she could add a round of pre decimal drinks in her head "

Yes, and to have round of drinks ordered in one bash, rather than one at a time. It needs two pints to be ordered to hand pull (?) them correctly. It REALLY p****s me orf when I've ordered two drinks and the barperson has to go to the till to press two photo's to give me the price. I suppose it does give them exercise walking backwards and forwards though…….

Regards Ian
1 September 2017 at 16:46 #314841
Richard S2
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Posted by Robin Hewitt 1 on 01/09/2017 10:25:38:

Posted by John Slaven on 30/08/2017 18:44:19:

fix that old motor bike

Do all model engineers want to take motorcycles apart? It has been years since Swarfega could no longer take me back to pink. Is it allowed? What about SWMBO? I don't even own a crash helmet.

No we don't all play with them. We all have different side line interests. I mix the hobby with various machinery interests, but use the workshop equipment to restore them.

My neighbour friend restores early 70s Honda 750s though.

I also have a 'She who compromises and agrees'. We don't use the word obeyed.
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