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February 2002 meeting was well attended to hear
the main talk on chronometers |
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Michael Smith, Chapter President addresses the
group and welcomes guests. |
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Here's a line up of chronometers with escapements
bared |
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The pieces were displayed on an overhead screen
for easy viewing of the details. |
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One of the 4 units used by Flinders in his mapping
of australia |
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Close up of an unusual example |
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Quite a selection. Elaborate devices for temperature
correction |
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Showing the historical development |
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The February workshop was about the use and upkeep
of your tools. Roger Little shows how to sharpen tweesers and
gravers |
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Michael Smith on how to look after and sharpen
screwdrdivers |
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Demonstrating his technique |
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Inspecting how a well prepared screwdriver looks |
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Morning tea - good weather for us |
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Tapping the blueing pan for the handle |
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Threading the tapping handle using the lathe for
support |
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Construction of a boring bar using 1/4" high
speed steel. |
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Lunch |
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Wrap up session |
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Pete explains the use of the blueing pan |
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Doug shows the mother of all blueing pans, found
in a members tool kit! |
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