dikman

I like it, something where you can actually see all the mechanical bits working. That deserves a decent restoration.

Chuck, I'm surprised you didn't make them out of antler. Good idea though, should make them more usable instead of fiddling around changing bits.

Wow! The design is still the same after all these years, the only thing that's changed is the plastic case.

1949! I didn't realise hex bits had been around that long. Chapman have put some thought into the design of their product. All of the parts fit together and can be used in combination, e.g. the ratchet can be slid over the extension piece and then fitted to the handle. Each bit has a small round knurled section to help with using just the bit in your fingers. They make a gunsmith's set, which is much more comprehensive, but as I already have lots of Torx and Allen head bits I figured the smaller slotted set was the most practical for my needs.

I put this here because it doesn't fit under Leather Tools and relates to sewing machine maintenance.. I got fed up trying to find the correct size screwdriver to fit the screws on firearms (they invariably use slotted screws) so lashed out and bought this set, 14 slotted, 2 Philips and 1 ridiculously small hex bit. Not cheap, but the quality is excellent (made in USA). I have numerous bit sets but none have the range of slotted bits that this does. It occurred to me that it should also be great for working on sewing machines as they tend to use slotted screws. One other nice thing is the plastic case has a hinge, not one of those horrible flexible plastic hinges!

Very nice work, Jesse.

Beautiful!

Got any photos? A quick search didn't turn up anything on this model.

You bought a lathe - good times ahead.

Better late than never, I suppose.

Not sure about that model but older motors often ran in oiled bushings, not bearings, which is why they have oil caps. If it's working ok I would leave it alone, as the wiring insulation gets brittle with age and pulling them apart can cause (dangerous) problems. I had a couple of lovely old Singer motors that I dumped because I considered them electrically dangerous.

About what I would expect from you, Josh. That's a LOT of basketweave! What are the grips on the revolver? They have a high visual impact!!

Mine came fitted with a standard domestic needle but it wasn't hard to readjust for 135x16 needles.

I forgot to ask - Josh, that wrist tattoo looks like the serpentine stamp pattern you like to use. Coincidence?

I do it like Dwight, the trick is to keep it damp, as he said. It's much easier than stitching, quicker and no stitches to possibly wear and break.

Funny, that was exactly what I thought, word for word!

I found a similar product here in Oz. By comparing the MSDS of Mop & Glo with what was available I found a local equivalent. It can be sprayed or brushed on and I've also used it over paint on model kits.

Yes, I know, I thought it would be a great idea for a bench grinder but when I did more research I found that it's not a good way to run a motor. If it was that simple people wouldn't bother with changing their lathe/belt grinder motors to 3-phase in order to use a VFD. Unlike a 3-phase motor a single phase loses torque and overheats as the speed is reduced, making it very inefficient. As Northmount said.

I agree. While it can be done the question is why bother? Servos provide a much neater, relatively inexpensive solution.

Hmm, being an electrician I would have thought you'd be aware that VFD's are used with 3-phase motors, all the clutch motors I've come across have been single phase. Toxo is right.

No, it shouldn't hit the needle! The timing looks like it's out. The hook should be aligned with the scarf (recess) in the needle., the needle bar is too high.

Sad. Another one gone too soon.

That's a nice approach, fairly simple and makes for easy adjustment.

Yep, horses for courses, as they say. Hmmm, soft start on a domestic machine?

I agree with Gymnast. You refer to them as hobby saws. Maybe, but by definition they are a table saw (a table with a saw mounted in it), there is no rule that states a table saw must be large and have an induction motor. And these smaller table saws inevitably have universal motors, which lend themselves to easy speed control.