Re: Power Supply Circuit

Hi John,

Thanks for the fill-in. I'll try to see some of the places you've
mentioned. And I have to agree, I see a lot of "Art" in my milling
machines, yes, even in the RF-31 mill that stands tall in my garage!
I'm hoping to find something like a steam engine museum while there.

I'm looking forward to the Stewart engine, something I've wanted since I
was in high school, drooling over a Coles' Power Model catalogue (proper
UK spelling)! I've heard that the sterling engines were harder to
build, due to the closer tolerances needed. I'm also going to remind
myself to look for some of the English model engineers' magazines while
there.

Alan KM6VV
P.S. I'm packin' PB&J sandwiches!

John wrote:

>
> We go down there quite often because my brother lives down in London. I live
> further up North, much further, near Liverpool and Manchester where real men
> come from! : ) I didn't see much but for the Tate where we went to an
> exhibition about Picasso and Matiese. I have earned the token of 'Boring
> git' since I don't find anything more interesting about such works of 'art'
> than I do a fine piece of engineering. No artist will ever bet some of the
> open minded, whacky ideas, I've seen machinists and engineers accomplish.
> What's more, they do it themselves. And it's my decision what art is to me,
> and it's a 3 ton beaver mill with chromed ways and four gecko axes.
>
> All the London museums are worth a visit, particularly the Science one or
> Imperial War museum. I believe there is a place round here called Iron Forge
> where you can visit an old iron foundry that still uses a Bessemer blower!
> The Stewart engines look pretty fun, I'd quite like to try a Sterling engine
> out first though. You'll have to let us know how you get along with that.
>
> You will find London compares to places like New York for prices, they will
> happily charge you £3 for a sandwich and £2 for a cup of coffee because most
> of the people there are raking it in. Probably be cheaper to take your
> dinner with you!
>
> John H.
> (Packin' a lathe, itchin' for a mill)
>
> > Hi John,
> >
> > I'll be on my way to London this Friday! Where'd ya stay, what did ya
> > see?
> >
> > ALSO, I'd like to meet any guys that happen to be in the area while I'm
> > there! Tony, Ian? Actually, most of my time (2 weeks) will be in
> > Devizes. I understand it's away from everything! I DO plan to bring
> > back a Stewart Steam engine kit, 'tho.
> >
> > Alan KM6VV
> >
> >
> > John wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm sorry guys, I've been down in London soaking up the sun and pretty
> > > girls. Are you planning to release a pre-made power supply Mariss?
> > >
> > > John H.