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Anyone help with bit of lathe work
scutter - 5/1/06 at 11:15 AM

As in the title, I need to get some longer suspension crush tubes made up as the ones i have at the moment are about 4mm to short. I'm after 18 tubes measuring 13mm O/D, 9.8mm I/D and 39mm long pref in stainless.

Anyone out there able to lend a hand, as always cash or beers tokens are available.

Many thanks Dan.


Deckman001 - 5/1/06 at 11:16 AM

I can ask the cnc shop at work if you want, no idea on cost of time though
give me a call, might be quicker
Jason

[Edited on 5/1/06 by Deckman001]


flak monkey - 5/1/06 at 11:17 AM

Just a suggestion..cant you just use washers to make up the space? I know they are a pain to hold but it could be an option if you cant find anyone to do them for you.

David


scutter - 5/1/06 at 11:22 AM

Damn that was quick,
Cheers Jason, the workshops on camp are having a bit of a clamp down on private work at the mo.

David, I've been using washers but they clamp and distort the rubber bush that the crush tube sits in, making the wishbone movment inconsistent.

Cheers all the same Dan.


trextr7monkey - 5/1/06 at 11:31 AM

I have a technician who trained as a turner with Royal Ordnance who could spit them out nae bother but we haven't any stainless about also a bit far away, on Scotish border - if you can't get something local come back to me.


Deckman001 - 5/1/06 at 12:03 PM

Am waiting on a call back to ask the guy who would do them

Jason


scutter - 5/1/06 at 12:07 PM

Top lad

Dan.


chris.russell - 5/1/06 at 12:55 PM

If you still have no joy, let me know and I will see what I can sort out


scutter - 5/1/06 at 01:37 PM

Cheers Chris, did you get an Email about the oxford meet from me? If not could you send me your correct Email address.

ATB Dan.


bob - 5/1/06 at 03:29 PM

Dan

I can probably help out in a few weeks if your in no hurry,my engineer has just moved house so all the machinery is is just piled everywhere at the moment (picture to follow)

When he's back up and running he wants to keep busy with little jobs to stop him and the machinery seizing up


chris.russell - 5/1/06 at 06:13 PM

finally got round to checking my emails yesterday, and yes I did get the message. will have a think about it but no where stands out yet... and if you do need the machining done I can do it either friday or sunday if I can find the correct material!


scutter - 6/1/06 at 01:46 PM

Chris, Have you been able to check if there's any suitable material about? if not i'll pop down the stockists in Carterton and ask about.

Also could you U2U me your new number as i've still got your old one.

Many thanks Dan.


scutter - 8/1/06 at 09:34 AM

Big thanks to Chris, i'll be getting you the next pint then. just gotta fit these lovely parts now.


powder coating
powder coating


I'll U2U you my address.

Thanks Dan.