The Tea Break Bench

[Richie]

it would be ideal to do it in the med....at least its warmer ! however the wife would literally tear me a new one if I did.

[ace_chris]

Thought you might be interested in this, apologies if a little off topic;

Coniston Brewing Company's No.9 Barley Wine has been named the Champion Beer of Britain (CBOB) at the Great British Beer Festival in London's Olympia.

The Coniston brewed real ale was judged the Supreme Champion over finalists in seven different beer categories (Bitters, Best Bitters, Strong Bitters, Golden Ales, Milds, Winter Beers, and the Speciality class), including beers from both small microbrewers and large regional brewers.

The CBC have previously had huge success with "Bluebird" so it is a fantastic achievement for them - which I am guessing at least some members of this forum have sampled in varying quantities over the years!

[Richie]

Folks... Does anyone know anyone who services lathes ? My Viceroy really needs pulling down and rebuilt, it's one of the later TD models (metric) with power feeds and thread cutting ability / gearbox

I bought it second hand for pennies but its been painted in a horrid white gloss.. I have converted it to single phase 1.5hp but the thing really needs serviced / restored.

[Jordangbr]

What's up with it Richie besides the colour scheme?

[Richie]

Rough matey.... Having witnessed Barry's the tuther week I really want it spot on, some of the gears are a struggle to select etc etc... Next time your over, pop around and you can see what you think.

[Jordangbr]

Yeah I can have a peep at it for you mate.