Custom handle knob for my Tank

Mandelstam · September 11, 2013, 05:24:32 AM

Quote from: Makule on September 11, 2013, 04:42:58 AM
Maybe the Emcomat 145 is discontinued. Take a look at https://www.emcomachinetools.co.uk/Home/tabid/36/List/1/Default.aspx

Emco makes good stuff for the hobbyist. Not familiar with their larger machines. Quality is good, as is workmanship.

Thanks, man!

Jerseymic · September 11, 2013, 05:45:26 AM

Quote from: Mandelstam on September 11, 2013, 05:23:59 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 11, 2013, 03:15:29 AM
Very nice Karl...you're the man
I'm glad I didn't see the sixth letter of the alphabet on that bracelet, I would have had to delete it.

Haha, just to clear things up... That is a bracelet I bought after a friends kid got diagnosed with leukemia. It simply says: F*ck Cancer. It's sold by a charity organisation for young people with cancer. And if there is a time when you can use the F-word I think it's when addressing that cruel disease.

/Karl

I agree with you on the bracelet Karl, it certainly a cruel disease, my wife has Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, it is like living with a UXB, never knowing when it is going to explode.

Mike.

Shark Hunter · September 11, 2013, 06:02:45 AM

Sorry about the bracelet crack Karl. Just trying to have a little fun.

Mandelstam · September 11, 2013, 07:04:36 AM

Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 11, 2013, 06:02:45 AM
Sorry about the bracelet crack Karl. Just trying to have a little fun.

No worries, man!

Mandelstam · September 11, 2013, 07:08:51 AM

Quote from: Jerseymic on September 11, 2013, 05:45:26 AM
I agree with you on the bracelet Karl, it certainly a cruel disease, my wife has Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, it is like living with a UXB, never knowing when it is going to explode.

Mike.

Sorry to hear that, Mike. My mom died in cancer when I was a teenager. My dad just had to fight off prostate cancer. It's everywhere. I hope someday they will find a cure.

Alto Mare · September 11, 2013, 10:24:36 AM

Quote from: Mandelstam on September 11, 2013, 05:23:59 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 11, 2013, 03:15:29 AM
Very nice Karl...you're the man
I'm glad I didn't see the sixth letter of the alphabet on that bracelet, I would have had to delete it.

Haha, just to clear things up... That is a bracelet I bought after a friends kid got diagnosed with leukemia. It simply says: F*ck Cancer. It's sold by a charity organisation for young people with cancer. And if there is a time when you can use the F-word I think it's when addressing that cruel disease.

/Karl

Sorry Karl, had no idea.
A reminder for us to keep exploring and enjoy the small things in life....life 's too short.
Sal

Mandelstam · September 11, 2013, 10:40:34 AM

Quote from: Alto Mare on September 11, 2013, 10:24:36 AM
A reminder for us to keep exploring and enjoy the small things in life....life 's too short.
Sal

Amen

saltydog · September 11, 2013, 04:03:44 PM

I agree, as a cancer survivor and one who has lost loved ones and friends to cancer. There are many of us on the forum who have beat it or are in the process.

floating doc · September 11, 2013, 07:07:31 PM

Overall in humans, there is a 50% survival rate for cancer.

Jerseymic · September 12, 2013, 06:24:00 AM

Let us hope that one day a cure will be found.

Mike.

saltydog · September 12, 2013, 09:49:45 PM

How's that handle going Karl? Can't wait to see a try.

Mandelstam · September 13, 2013, 09:47:49 AM

I was down talking to a machine shop today and they said that they could fix the SS shaft and sleeve. Have ordered clay but it wasn't in stock so have to wait a bit for it...

Will keep you posted! Right now it looks like I'm going to have at least three different interchangeable handles for my tank. Can't really decide which one I like best so I'm probably going to make all three... Torpedo, Barrel and Gun grip...

As the 3d-printer is still acting up and I don't have the money to spend on a lathe, I'll hand sculpt each one.

/Karl