So show us the inside! That's the best part.
I started to take a video of the insides as i was repairing it. if there is really intrest, i'll finish that up and post.
If there is really interest? This is EEVblog! If there was any more interest we'd be in finance.
So show us the inside! That's the best part.
I started to take a video of the insides as i was repairing it. if there is really intrest, i'll finish that up and post.
If there is really interest? This is EEVblog! If there was any more interest we'd be in finance.
Hi,
Today I found a rare connector:
It came on a short length of PTFE cable.
I found the datasheet here:
http://www.milestek.com/descriptions/productspecs/10-06030-231.pdf
These are hard to find, because there are very few of them and also because they look like common BNC connectors from a distance.
They are used on SMU and semiconductor parameter analyzers.
Regards,
Jay_Diddy_B
Isn't that a triax connector? For very low noise measurements. Like the one Dave has on his Atto Amps vid, w/ the Keithley 617 Electrometer.
Snip...
Re the 'triax' connector, I thought the 2 lug was the older version and less common (often old Keithley - Fluke gear) , the 3 lug is the more common version now. In another post, an eevblog postee gives this connector its proper name I think 'TRB' , but it is also commonly called by the name of a common manufacturer as well, I think 'Trompeter'.
Fitting one is a long drawn out exercise - especially as you don't want to get finger grease and other impurities in the joint.
In other news, I bought a second, second hand lathe today. The only photo I have atm is the seller's, and makes it look horrible. Better photos and comments will follow once I get it home and cleaned up. Which will take a few days.
Oh dear, he's been using it for woodturning.
Oops, just bought another Deckel for an incredible price
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/modellbau-und-hobby/werkzeuge-und-zubehoer/werkzeuge/werkzeugfraesmaschine-deckel-fp2nc/v/an935098816/
About 500USD or 450€.
Space is getting smaller at my home too, but it's a rather tiny machine and I couldn't resist at that price and distance (about 30km from where I live). It should also fit trough a 95cm door (perhaps have to remove x-axis or servo for that), so I can put it inside rooms where larger machines don't fit in. Here's a picture with human for reference:
>What's the make TH ?
Ha ha... Damn, I was looking at the manufacturer's plate today, but didn't take pics (because I'd already decided I love it) and now I've forgotten. A well known old Australian brand, I just can't think of it right now. Not Hafco, not Sheraton.
Macson, Nuttall?
On rare occasion, with very good luck, one can find HGST enterprise He8 drives from WD external drives, but that requires really good luck, and apparently I didn't win the silicon lottery.
Got this from the local small ads today
Voltcraft Dosimeter - Radiometer (re-branded Russian made RKSB 104)
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Since I did not find any information on the device here on the forums, expect tear down pictures and some more in-depth information coming soon
Oh dear, he's been using it for woodturning.
That's what I assumed too, but no. It's odder.
Firstly, the owner is deceased, and was the father-in-law of the seller. But the seller knows something of the history. And the wood shavings.... wait for it... were sprinkled on it as a 'rust preventative.'
Well, it would work if they were soaked in oil. But they are not. No real harm done though.
>A grimey lathe I bought a couple years back cleaned up real well with White Spirits, amazing how much better it was than other solvents.
It will clean up OK. All rust is light surface, nothing serious. Everything nice and tight, almost no play. The only real bummer is that removable section of the bed, which is goneski. Has never been sighted. But if needed I can make a replacement.
What I can't make, is the GIANT faceplate that comes with it. One of several different size face plates included, plus extra 3-jaw chuck and some other stuff.
I bought it for the huge faceplate, which I need for a specific machining project.
>What's the make TH ?
Ha ha... Damn, I was looking at the manufacturer's plate today, but didn't take pics (because I'd already decided I love it) and now I've forgotten. A well known old Australian brand, I just can't think of it right now. Not Hafco, not Sheraton.
It was listed for $1300, I got it for $500. Had hoped for $300 considering the bad presentation, but 'the poor widow', etc. Not sure if I'm an arsehole or a sucker.
Btw, in the past I found White Spirits are a nasty nerve poison, when absorbed through skin.
Oh dear, he's been using it for woodturning.
That's what I assumed too, but no. It's odder.
Firstly, the owner is deceased, and was the father-in-law of the seller. But the seller knows something of the history. And the wood shavings.... wait for it... were sprinkled on it as a 'rust preventative.'
Well, it would work if they were soaked in oil. But they are not. No real harm done though.
The problem with dry wood shavings on oiled steel, is they soak up the oil. Leaving the metal unprotected - and in contact with wood, that tends to attract moisture too. As well as being a bit acidic sometimes.
I'll have more pics tomorrow, hopefully. Arranged to pick up all the accessories then, lighten the machine where possible, measure for transport, etc. And if I can remember this time, will be able to tell the brand and model number, instead of looking like a fool.
And btw, I've already been told to NOT remove the headstock.
Tautech thanks for those links. I should send that guy pics of my old Sheraton model A lathe, since it seems to be a pretty early one, and he asks for them.