Machine Tools

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

I BOUGHT THIS TOOL some years ago when I saw it on one of these drop value auction sites, and got it for around 70 quid with all the additional tools.

I wanted to use it for fitting a bathroom door and stud wall in my house, but using one of the diamond encrusted heads, I can cut through, shape, grind or virtually any type of shaping on my models.

I don't use it often, but when needed, it is a multi tool that can do a lot of jobs that the bigger tools are limited at……….and if I link it to my lathe, I can get amazingly intricate shapes.

I wouldn't be without it.

a superb tool.

https://www.worx-uk.com/sonicrafter-oscillation-multi-tools/

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Dave,

Maybe have a look at Model Engineer classified ads, there are quite a selection at the moment, you would never regret buying a Myford, but Warco's are fine. The Clarke's lathe/mill/drills are versatile.

Regards Ray

[Dave Cooper 6Participant @davecooper6]

Hi Both

Neil : That tool looks very useful indeed – I'll look out for one. I bet you need a good pair of protective gloves just in case…

Ray : Yes, a Myford would be great. I don't have space for a free-standing one, but, a bench model could work if they do one. I'll do a bit more research on the Warco's and Clarke's as well.

Shame we can't get to shows and auction houses at present to gauge wear etc on used equipment….roll on the C19 vaccine !

Regards, Dave

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

Posted by Dave Cooper 6 on 24/10/2020 11:37:04:

Hi Both

Neil : That tool looks very useful indeed – I'll look out for one. I bet you need a good pair of protective gloves just in case…

Regards, Dave

not at all Dave.…….it is as docile as a normal sander…heavy, well built, powerful but is so easy to use my daughter who does a bit of resto woodwork when home from uni, finds it a delight to use…..because it is sonic it vibrates rather than cuts in a circular motion like ordinary sanders, and in doing so, if your skin gets in the way, it just vibrates the skin, not cutting it……..

I really do recommend them……..you can buy cheaper sonic tools similar, and not as heavy, but this came with a load of extra tools when I bought it…so there was no argument. i bought it.

[Dave Cooper 6Participant @davecooper6]

Sounds great Neil – I'll certainly look out for one.

Dave

[Dave Cooper 6Participant @davecooper6]

Posted by Ray Wood 2 on 24/10/2020 07:22:48:

Hi Dave,

Maybe have a look at Model Engineer classified ads, there are quite a selection at the moment, you would never regret buying a Myford, but Warco's are fine. The Clarke's lathe/mill/drills are versatile.

Regards Ray

Ray

Just sent you a pm (thanks for any help !)

Dave

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Dave,

I have PM'd you back with my thought's as I guess this is for your sports car ?

This is my Myford Super 7 with a 50mm Gunmetal bar in the chuck.

Regards Ray

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