mine did as well. my dad retired at age 37.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2us70
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mine did as well. my dad retired at age 37.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2us70
I was 50 when I retired—— then I found out what working for a living was all about —— bringing home the bacon by wheeling and dealing—— Fernagling—- cobbling ! That’s when she your wits take over and you start “risk taking” —— but that’s a whole different story, and for another day.Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
By the way, I’m seriously thinking of retiring again —— I’d like to do it in the next ten years or so—— before I’m too old to enjoy it!
Bought another South Bend lathe today——- plenty of help loading it on the truck——- forgot about the unloading, I really can’t be chucking 300 lbs of cast iron about any more. Can’t tell you how or when that came about—— could have sworn I had muscles last week—— wonder where they went to?
Been frantically Fernagling a device to enable the lathe to be slid off the truck without the need for lifting!
merry christmas to all my friends, have a happy and peaceful time.
Thanks for your support over the last 12 years.
Tricks thread could not exist without your support. Myggwy.
Best wishes to you and your clan and the Southbend.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Brings back memories as my late father had one.
Must have had a mad fit of depression buying another one.?
full numerical control??Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Afraid not Pilgrim—— 1950’s top oiler—- will post you i piccie of the electrics——- Freddie Flintstone and Barney Rubble had modern “Crowtonics” compared to these.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Will put DRO on the Harrison Gap lathe when we move, promise you that’s the last lathe I will ever buy!—— Merry Christmas pilgrim.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing—— knew exactly where to look to determine the age of the South Bend Lathe !Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Amazed to find it was manufactured in September 1911 ——- long before the First World War!
Have to say, it’s nicely made——- they kept the exact format until well after the Second World War.
Managed to trap my bloody finger changing chucks—— just knew it was going to happen j——- Shoulda put some cushioning on the bed and simply spun it off and let it drop.
No wonder the electrics looked a bit archaic——- now I’m going to have to retire the whole shebang from top to bottom. Wouldn t normally mind, but this ones just to fill in for an interim period while I fernagle my final workshop and prepare it for THE BEAST .
Well, that’s Christmas Day over and done with—— I got a neck warmer and three squeeze bottles of BADEDAS shower gel——and a Terry’s chocolate orange- not even socks or handkerchiefs this year.
As my sainted mother used to say—- it’s as far away as it’ll ever be ???
She was of course referring to next Christmas!
Definitely do NOT want to see, taste or hear the word “ Turkey” for another year—— I’ve stuffed myself in spite of my best efforts of celibacy ?
A BIG MAC seems positively appetising after two days binging, with a promise of another tomorrow
(Boxing Day) . Still this ones sixty miles along the coast at Eastbourne—— I’ve volunteered to do the driving—— that way there’s no booze involved.
Friday the boat reaches port and life will be back to normal—— get the south bend up and running—— the silver Ghost finished and we’re cooking with gas.
Tomorrow will be the first day I don’t go anywhere near the shop in a long while.
Saturday got more houses lined up to scrutinise——- been told that a great workshop with a small house is what I’m looking for.
Madame would prefer a nice house with a super kitchen and fantastic garden with a lean— to shed would suffice !!!!!
Somedays that damned bear !!!!!!
tell the realtor a three car garage with a house. they will catch your drift. you won't end up with that, but...you have to start somewhere...
Told the “estate agent” .anything with a 50’ barn in the garden will suffice!Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Ok, so it’s Boxing Day morning and I’m not doing much until lunchtime anyway !
I laid in bed and thought I’d write a couple of hundred words about the 1979 Parker 7hour which is billed as a nine hour ?
I did this with great aplomb, when I clicked “ send”—— it told me I needed more than three and it was “too short”—— now I’m not a simple person, I always was under the impression that 100 was more than three ??? —— but in this modern age of instant millionaires from the dot dot who think up a game of tiddly checker chess and are hailed as a bloody genius——- I might be wrong!!!
whats really pissed me off, is the fact the whole soliloquy has disappeared into outer space and I completely wasted my valuable boxing morning answer question time—— only for it to bugger off into the long distance!
I decided to give it one more try without going to the “ Reply With Quote” section, so here goes!
Cosworth played their part in the 1979 Parker race by sending Duckworth himself, Ian Hawkins and Malcolm Tyrell —- along with a spare, brand fire new COSWORTH DFV V8 motor to boot!
The rig had won its last race at Chasewater—— The Duchess of York 100 miler—— beating the likes of Alfie Bullen in the factory OMC—and Tom Percival in the works Merc. So it was in good shape.
i get a call from Bedford Davie ——- how about you bring the boat to Parker if I pick up the transport costs ?
Of course it was no contest—— a chance to run Parker in a rig I knew damn well could walk it at a canter —— airfreight cost was over $12500 !
All looked well for a-good result until GG and Duckworth In their unquestionable wisdom, decided to change the gear ratio in the interest of extending the life of the gearcase ( which had never given a moments trouble since COSWORTH had take to rebuilding them after each race) .
Nobody told me anything about this until the first morning of practice—— that’s when I found out I had nothing in the prop box that Could even get me up on plane!
Bob Hetzel took my worst prop ——- cut a full half inch off each blade—- this took many hours of intensive labour under a hot desert sun!
Final result resembled a tin opener— bit it did get us up and running—- but do not slow down in the corners because it would take a mile and a half to get over the hump again!
We figured there’s only two corners —- seven miles apart— let’s go for it !
We were running pretty good —- right up there with the best of em for the first four hours—- then Duckworth decided we had better change the gearcase—— the gearcase had other ideas and for twenty five minutes refused to budge—— so that route was abandoned—— press said we came in for a tea break—— scones and crumpets ( untrue) .
Rest is history—— boat never raced again—- motor was taken out, the boat did the Ford publicity rounds until it was finally retired and sent to the Watt Tyler Maritime museum in Essex.
It was there until the museum ran out of funds——- closed , all the boats and motors were put outside, in the middle of winter,
I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS——— called Mark—— he called COSWORTH ( who had lost all interest in the boat years ago) did a deal, shipped the boat back to florida—- which is where it is today!
But that’s not the end of the story?
Jackie, I saw the boat at Bristol with the original motor but not in its present display form. Did you make the Replica DFV it does look the part.
No, it’s a genuine COSWORTH replicated dummy display unit—- cost about £9:99 as opposed to twenty five thousand for a fresh built DFV in 1978 !Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54
Well, when you have four kids—— 12 grandkids——13 great grandkids———— you would have thought that at least one of ‘em could have taken time out to give you a call christmas morning—— or even Boxing Day ! Not complaining—— simple fact of life, like an old jacket hung up behind the door, when you go out - you put it on, it keeps you warm, dry and comfortable. You come home, put it back behind the door, comfortable in the knowledge that it’ll be there whenever you need it —- year in, year out, never goes out of fashion—- low maintenance—-reliable.
Its there for all seasons—— “just in case”—— its a feeling thing——- you know where it is—- even if it’s not used much these days. Been out of fashion for years, too good to throw out just yet, but not fashionable enough to go to town in ! When was the last time you gave it a brush down or had that missing button sewn back on ? Nah—- its just an old jacket that you don’t have much use for —- but you don’t have the heart to discard just yet ?????
Maybe next year !!!
Was just thinking back to a time when a call to Australia or America was a £1 a minute—— but Christmas morning calls to friends and relations were sacrosanct—- you just did it—- mum couldn’t get on with the Christmas dinner because it seemed every one in the world wanted to say “Merry Christmas”. But that was then. Today you can call anywhere in the world for free, all it takes is a little time———- something that nobody has anymore!
Dismantled the lathe completely——- started with the bed—— then the tail stock ——tool post , and went mad from there.
No doubt about it the 9” South Bend Lathe is a beautiful , well made device. Very little wear anywhere . I’ve seen new ones in schools and colleges that after a years misuse were not up to this standard.
Makes me question the wisdom of buying a 13” when this thing will do everything I want.
Might just as well start from scratch with the electrics——— give it a full refit.
Havent touched the latest roller for a couple of weeks——- it just sits there looking resplendent!
Think it might just surprise most of the old farts—— even I think it’s “ Quite Acceptable”.
Might just wander across to Ford and the car boot sale in the morning——- don’t need a damn thing—— but I’m getting withdrawal symptoms and need a change from roast turkey and plum duff !
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When I said the electrics left a lot to be desired—— I wasn’t kidding!
Finally got the whole shebang stitched together——- bed is nailed to the tray—— and then bolted onto the legs———- steady as a rock —— hand turns like a SWISS watch . Now for fitting the motor and upgrading the electrics . With a bit of luck and a fair wind, I should have it up and running over the weekend.
Who says Christmas is a total waste of time?
Simply had to do something about the drive train powering the South Bend—— it was attached to a sky hook behind the device ???
decided it deserved better and drew out a couple of routes, now we have a motor anchored to the framework ——- running straight and true—— silently——- might even get it fired up tomorrow!
Just wish I’d taken more notice of what my geometry master was telling me——- forgot about the angle of dangle—— that’s where you hang the motor in animated suspension with a peripheral perception of where the airborne pulleys and the lathes static roundels should communicate and form the perfect union, ‘CEPT they didn’t !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Have all the drive train dismantled once again, in the hope I can outwit the crafty bastard and bring him to heel.
Two days ago I was an hour away from being up and running—— I’m now about three hours from throwing the switch and right back at square one !
Knew exactly what I was doing didn’t I ? ‘ Cept it didn’t work——- but it will—- ihave high hopes and ambition!
Many a true word spoken in jest—— putting this damn lathe together has made me realise just how wore out this old frame of mine really is.
Come lunchtime all I want to do is rest my legs because lifting and bending has made every muscle I once had come back from the dead!
Things I could do with my eyes shut, I now need specs for.
Job I could do in an hour, now takes two days!
Task that I could whistle through and finish but left a little to be desired, won’t cut it any more. It has to be right ( in case it’s the last time ).
Not to worry, I have the twelve gauge loaded and ready just in case that hooded old bastard carrying the scythe shows his face ???
No, it was not me—— I haven’t been to Texas for many a long year——- it was another JACK WILSON that shot the gunman in the church—— not me!
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There are such things as “MIRACLES”——- Father Christmas sent me my best Christmas present in years——- Cheers Billy—— Happy New Year to you and Lynne and all the rest of the “ Seebold Clan”
You and I both know that Lynne knows absolutely nothing about this—— Right, I wont tell her if you don’t! LUVSYA BILLY.
Hey, Pilgrim—- my daughter and son in law are in Singapore tonight for the fireworks staying at the “ Fanella ???? Something or other hotel——- it begins with F anyway.
Tomorrow they have booked in at RAFFLES for dinner——— surname is CAPLIN —— SAm and Clive—— if you’re around call in and see em——— it’ll be ok——- they talk to anyone!
Just remembered—— it’s the Fullerton !
Only gone and bloody done it —— overcame all adversity—— the South Bend is up and running.
Straight as a gunbarrel——- drive train absolutely in line. Did a couple of test turnings—— absolutely no “WAGGLEMENT” whatsoever!
Final problem was the fact that the overall width was two inches wider than the original a bit of “SQUIDGING” was required.
Renewed my faith in myself —— took me a lot longer than anticipated, but I’m pleased with the diligence and perseverance I was able to call on which resulted in a successful conclusion!
Piccies tomorrow!
Happy New Year Everyone!
Health Wealth and Happiness To You All !
... and all the best to you, your family and pals near and far.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
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Great picture. I have known Gene for a very long time. We were both career Fire Fighters and he is my retirement hero. I am pretty sure that he has been retired longer than he worked. I am trying to get there.
ive been retired 37 years——- but I’m still in “unpaid employment”—— anybody beat that?Quote:
Originally Posted by 2us70
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Ready to start the new year at a gallop—— got a huge amount of satisfaction bringing this old girl back to life, even though it did give me cramp, muscle fatigue, and the use of many new and never before heard international swear words !
Made up 24 ——brass spacers 13mmx115—— with a pair of holes at 90mm centres x5mm.
Took me over two hours this morning——— buggered if I’d employ me to anything any more !
Started on the last six lamps for the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost—— four mudguard ( wing) lamps and the two rear acetylene lamps—— hope to get them finished before close of play today.
Maybe a few piccies before the end of the week!
You are right, Jim--Quote:
Originally Posted by 2us70
30+ years on the job-DOWNTOWN MIAMI
38 years RETIRED--I'm sure I've screwed up the City's actuarial numbers---
Another boating legend popped his clogs today —— if you were anything at all to do with boat racing—— hydros—— circuit—— offshore—— RAY BULMAN knew your name——— British—— Italian—- American —- he was a walking encyclopaedia!
Was syndicated on everything he ever wrote —— wasn’t biased to any manufacturer—— club or class—- the only “Honest” reporter I ever met?
Has a lovely wife Brenda who I’ve known for over fifty years—- RIP Ray.
Yep---38 years, Jackie----but you know I'm almost a year older than you--Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Lots of 'unpaid employment'----
But lots of 'Adventures' some actually profitable--
Retail owner, Aircraft Charter---
I was on Gentry's payroll (THANKS RICHIE) as 'corporate' pilot--boat cleaner--boat mechanic---for years---
No regrets Jackie---WHAT A RIDE!!!
Happy new year Gene—- Ok here we go——- later this month I catch up with you again—- 88 ( two fat ladies in bingo ) .!Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
I retired in 1982. I was 50 years old.
Looks like it’s going down to the actual date ?
rest in peace--rayQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
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