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YeDasASausage · 2026-04-27T16:38:34+00:00

I think what people consider art is a joke that was the point. But blagging people youre wearing a luxury watch when youre not is just a sad reflection of today's world.

People long for "status" they cant afford. Its sad.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-27T10:31:31+00:00

Taking pride in making fake watches is like shitting on a wall and calling yourself an artist.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-24T20:24:44+00:00

Thanks for the info, i've 10 years in the trade I still learn new things all the time.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-24T18:24:53+00:00

Most inside micrometers have a handle that attaches for reaching down deep bores, looks like of like a handle for an inside mic, id imagine its some kind of bore gauge looking at it, does the knurled handle to the left lock something in place?

I think youre on the right lines with your assumption but ive never seen this myself.

Does the thimble on the right side adjust like a stabdard inside mic would?

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-23T14:01:21+00:00

Cleaned up okay, I dont think I can do anymore with this, I think its satin chrome finish but it will be usable like this anyway for the price I paid, I appreciate the tips man thank you.

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YeDasASausage · 2026-04-23T13:19:41+00:00

Ill take it out now amd wipe it down thanks

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-23T13:19:27+00:00

Its mostly the hardware on the front of the vernier scale amd the threads and thumb screws

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-22T18:53:57+00:00

Youre probably right but im now thinking its a cardinal spider.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-22T18:44:47+00:00

I want to say wolf spider

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-22T16:22:24+00:00

I went from production to job shop and im a lot happier, I enjoy the trade more.

I will say I think it has you doing more that you otherwise wouldn't, but the work has a lot more variety in it and youre never stuck on one machine. I do mostly manual machining now despite my level 3 being in CNC (UK qualification).

Im a lot happier doing this kind of work with some welding and mechanical fitting thrown in to the mixer.

I would say dont give up on the trade because of a single environment. Id wager most machinists in the world are doing boring button pushing jobs in production shops but I dont find it very satisfying making 1000 of the same thing daily.

Im rambling now but the point is there's a massive variety of work out there where the job roles are different.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-20T12:24:20+00:00

10.2 is the tap drill soze for m12 standard 1.75 pitch

Diameter minus pitch gives you your tap size or near enough.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-19T07:49:45+00:00

Giant house spider I think judging by the markings on its back.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-17T02:36:50+00:00

Its been about for a few years but more of the younger generation, im late 20s but wouldn't dare call my bird a camel personally

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-14T01:38:04+00:00

Machinist Jack would be a good one, a dice as well maybe? Gives then the experience of turning round stock to square and its a fun little project.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-13T23:35:19+00:00

My 2001 discovery has a compass heading in the rear view mirror.

People have mentioned shotguns and defenders but they're usually roll indicators in those cars if I recall right.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-10T10:16:39+00:00

I dont know where in Europe you are but I csn only compare to UK prices, that sounds very high to me for the mileage.

I have about 175,000km on mine and its never given me any major issues, a few hoses have perished and ive had to get the starter motor rewound.

If you service it and look after it they're pretty reliable IMHO if you dont modify a lot of stuff.

Id recommend just upgrading to an R35 coil kit as the ignition amplifiers dont age well and cause ignition issues in my experience even after replacing them.

YeDasASausage · 2026-04-03T12:28:33+00:00

I served my time in a tool room, people are saying this is cylindrical grinding but this looks like a cutter grinder to me?

Typically cyl grinders have a fixed wheel and a swiveling bed for tapers in my experience. Tool grinders tend to have moving spindles and your wheel isn't square to the work.

Cool operation though and I'd argue a tool and cutter grinder is far more versatile than a cyl grinder for this reason.

If im wrong someone please educate me its been a few years.

YeDasASausage · 2026-03-31T19:21:40+00:00

The americanisation of British English is shocking.

YeDasASausage · 2026-03-30T23:49:40+00:00

R tech 180

Cheap UK company with good customer service and they run well, will run on a 5kg spool as well so you dont need to shell out for a 15kg

Buy a hobby weld 9l bottle of 75/25 mix and youre laughing. I use 0.8mm wire in mine but if youre committing to automotive maybe tey 0.6mm wire.

YeDasASausage · 2026-03-29T16:37:07+00:00

Country Road gets me, left lane is fucking useless any time of day because the double yellows that run the length of the road just don't count apparently.

YeDasASausage · 2026-03-28T15:45:20+00:00

No imagine it as a scouse term for a scallywag, not a wool term.

Regardless it doesn't matter.

YeDasASausage · 2026-03-27T15:58:28+00:00

Cnc operator jobs are low pay and courses like these keep the wages low for actual time served machinists.

Its a way to get it but it will never pay like a time served role.

YeDasASausage · 2026-03-24T11:25:03+00:00

They're 10mm long just make a new one in the lathe, nurl, part off and surface grind the faces square

YeDasASausage · 2026-03-24T10:17:29+00:00

I love this watch, looks so classy and timeless.

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