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Divided he ad:
Well here's how it is guys.....


I got all the bench cleaned down last week after I'd made the mill power drive mechanics. I got out the Aeolipile tray from under the bench and got it all tidy (so far so good!)

Then I sat there designing some bits and bobs, scribbling some ideas down to aid in the construction (As you do!)

Then it got late and I was getting drowsy, so I went in and that was it for the night.

I went back into the shop quickly on sunday to grab some stuff I needed and in my haste I managed to send the ball flying across the 'shop  :jaw:   :doh:  :bang:

It hit the concrete with a thud and a pop!  It now has a dent in it's side and a split around it's join..... As you might imagine I was not too happy with this and might have said "bother" a few times.... Or words to that effect!



So in conclusion to this post..... I'm going to start to make the new MkII when I find a cheap supply of cartridge brass sheet 0.5-0.7mm thick! (and about 150mm square!)

I'll finish at least one of these if it kills me!






Ralph  :(

sbwhart:
Ralph

A bit of a bummer denting your ball like that  :(


Getting hold of the (70/30) cartridge brass may be a bit difficult, one source could be a fired shell case, you see them nocking about the scrap yard, people have used them for umbrella stands etc, you'd have to cut them down the length and open them up. I'll keep an eye open for you.

Good Luck

Stew

bogstandard:
Ralph,

Would a bit of hot water cylinder do?

There were plenty down the scrappies.


John

rleete:

--- Quote from: Divided he ad on May 21, 2009, 02:23:44 PM ---in my haste I managed to send the ball flying across the 'shop
--- End quote ---

Pics or it didn't happen!  We're not gonna let you off the hook so easy.

Bernd:
Gee Ralph, I'm sorry to cause so much grieve. All I wanted to know is if you were still going to build one since we, the  :borg:, haven't heard (read) anything about your progress. Last I knew you were experimenting with pressing out half a sphere with that press you had.

I'd be willing to send you some .020" thick sheet brass if that is what you need. Have some in my stock.

Ok, I'll crawl back in my hole now.  :D

Bernd

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