Where Shall we Meet for Coffee on Sunday?

[Wheels]

See you tomorrow,  looks like a second storm coming through Sunday so more of the same heavy rains.    Looks like the garage is going to see a lot more time once again;  its that time of the year.  Time to move a bike out and get something new in the garage I think.

 

[754]

John, how many pie bicycle ride is it tommorow?

[Wheels]

Frank,

I am afraid my bicycle riding is limited to days with temperatures that are no less than 85 degrees and must involve passing thru vineyards, wineries, golf courses and the odd licensed lemonade stand for rehydration purposes.  My days of riding my bicycle for an hour and a half each way to work and back are long gone and all that's left is the fact that my three adult children still cannot keep up with dad on a bicycle when he has a strong wind at the rear of him  ( and there is no shortage of that these days)   I will be taking my little VW diesel to coffee in the morning with the heater on and the music blaring and a smile on my face knowing my little car gets better gas mileage than any of the bikes in our small stable here.
No pies tomorrow for me thank you.

John

[Bucko]

Wow, that was some down pour, just insane amount of rain in the last 20 minutes.

You must not be from around here.   

[Twisted_Twin]

The rain isn't so bad, my shop is getting cleaner and my lathe is getting re-assembled after a couple years out of commission.

[Kiwi_Roy]

My Honey Do list is getting shorter 

See you at the Monk

[754]

Actually I meant..how many pies do they get ...for someone else pedaling in..

 Twisted.. What kind of lathe..?

[Twisted_Twin]

Actually I meant..how many pies do they get ...for someone else pedaling in..

 Twisted.. What kind of lathe..?

A 1930 Southbend 9A 9"x32"

It's old and slow but some lathe is better than no lathe.

If I have anything big to do, I just bring it to work.

[754]

My Southbend 9 sits in the corner most of the time.... Its not slow, just not powerful.. And only one feed..no quickchange.. Be great for my daughter to play with.. They sure build some cool stuff for them .. Hawkeye has a Hercus 9.... He brought his new backplate. To coffee on Saturday..

[Twisted_Twin]

I learned on a Hercus 9.

It's a good lathe and I like it a lot but the lack of a power crossfeed and q/c gearbox is a bit frustrating. Mine is thebare bones unit, not even a clutch, just half-nuts.

It's good enough for the bit of turning I do at home. I'm just a rough turner anyway. I've got a really good machinist I use if I need critical tolerance stuff made, he's a CNC programmer too so if I make one, I usually make a whole bunch and sell them.

Shawn

[Kiwi_Roy]

OK, where are we going Sunday.

I feel the need for a greasy breakfast.

[Kiwi Canuck]

How about Hill Top Café in Langley?

9AM

See you there.

[allan]

hill top sounds good,see you there.

[Kiwi_Roy]

OK see you all there.


Hilltop Cafe
23904 Fraser Hwy Langley, BC V2Z 2K8
On Fraser Hwy near 240th St.

[Galactica]

I'll miss you guys.  I expect a full report, either posted or emailed.  Have fun.

Cheers,
Ross