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krv3000 · « **on:** June 27, 2015, 05:15:01 PM »

hi all as bin right biz lately but I got a lode of D.T.I's that needed my loving touch so I tuck sum pics of them before and after enjoy

awemawson · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2015, 05:29:55 PM »

Nice job Bob

I can see I'll have to clear out a few drawers and cupboards, and send you a van load to sort

krv3000 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2015, 05:56:14 PM »

that ant a problem

vtsteam · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2015, 08:54:07 PM »

Bob, after knowing how hard I struggled to get my cheap caliper back together (even using your lens fix steps) I've got nothing but admiration for you and the dozens of orphan DTI's you've restored to workshops throughout the UK!!

krv3000 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2015, 04:09:24 PM »

hi I got sent this D.T.I from john I.E Bigbadbugga for me to fix for him in all the D.T.I is in good order but for sum resen its bin a part and over oiled with the wrong oil so I just gave it my loving tutch but then disaster the pant on the mane body came off in cleaning tank

the problem being the body of the D.T.I has bin chromed so no key for the pant to stick to too be honest it looks beter with out the pant but that's up to john if he wants me to re pant it right pics

Bigbadbugga · « **Reply #5 on:** August 08, 2015, 07:24:30 PM »

Wow, didn't realise it was that filthy.

I actually prefer the look of it now without the paint.

Thanks for the hard work. If there's ever anything I can do for you just ask.

Manxmodder · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2015, 07:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Bigbadbugga on August 08, 2015, 07:24:30 PM

Wow, didn't realise it was that filthy.

I actually prefer the look of it now without the paint.

Thanks for the hard work. If there's ever anything I can do for you just ask.

Well,if you've got a bit of spare time I reckon He's got a dozen or more other DTI's that could do with a coat of paint.

......OZ.

krv3000 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 09, 2015, 04:08:33 PM »

thanks john I enjoyed doing it

Bigbadbugga · « **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2015, 09:29:07 AM »

It just arrived in the post today bob, thanks very much.

And thank you for the thread gauge too, a very nice gift.

John Rudd · « **Reply #9 on:** August 13, 2015, 10:32:39 AM »

Quote from: krv3000 on August 08, 2015, 04:09:24 PM

hi I got sent this D.T.I from john I.E Bigbadbugga for me to fix for him in all the D.T.I is in good order but for sum resen its bin a part and over oiled with the wrong oil so I just gave it my loving tutch but then disaster......

How does this lot go back together.......cooked if I know.....

I best get him a new one.....

Great job there Bob.....I'll bear you in mind when my dti needs a service

krv3000 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 13, 2015, 02:38:59 PM »

well a hammer is useful sometimes just love fixing them as long as you are happy with it john and I hope you put it to good use

John Rudd · « **Reply #11 on:** August 13, 2015, 02:42:10 PM »

Quote from: krv3000 on August 13, 2015, 02:38:59 PM

well a hammer is useful sometimes

Like when you need to put the pointer back......

krv3000 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 13, 2015, 02:47:22 PM »

billthemill · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2015, 04:45:59 PM »

Nice job!
What lubricant would you recommend if I were brave enough to tackle repairing / cleaning my own DTI? (I've already got the hammer!

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krv3000 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 13, 2015, 05:17:47 PM »

as long as the hammer is a mash hammer your ok I use starrett instrument oil there will be other brands I don't recommend oil for clocks ie the ones that tell the time and don't use wd40

mattinker · « **Reply #15 on:** September 14, 2015, 12:46:46 PM »

Bob

If you didn't have an ultrasonic cleaner, what solvent would you recommend?

Regards, Matthew

philf · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2015, 01:12:31 PM »

Quote from: krv3000 on September 13, 2015, 05:17:47 PM

I use starrett instrument oil there will be other brands I don't recommend oil for clocks ie the ones that tell the time and don't use wd40

Bob,

Why not clock oil? Good small clock oil won't dry out and isn't too viscous.

Phil

chipenter · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2015, 02:57:04 PM »

I use synthetic watch and clock oil it's red , and dosn't spread into a film on the surface , comes it four small tubes at over a pound per centilitre it's not cheep .

philf · « **Reply #18 on:** September 14, 2015, 03:34:39 PM »

Quote from: chipenter on September 14, 2015, 02:57:04 PM

I use synthetic watch and clock oil it's red , and dosn't spread into a film on the surface , comes it four small tubes at over a pound per centilitre it's not cheep .

I know you said over a pound but Moebius Synthetic watch oils cost £14.75 for 2 ccs! (0.2 centilitres.)

Phil.

chipenter · « **Reply #19 on:** September 14, 2015, 05:01:40 PM »

I know you said over a pound but Moebius Synthetic watch oils cost £14.75 for 2 ccs! (0.2 centilitres.)

I have had these 4 5cc bottles for 25 years , and they wernt cheep then I had no idea I was using liquid gold .

krv3000 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 14, 2015, 05:52:43 PM »

right the first question I strip the clocks dawn and clean them with brasso on a button brush I will take a pic of the one I have then once all the parts have bin given a good buff its all then wash off with hot water and wash up liquid ie the stuff you do the dishes with but cover the plug hole with sum fine mesh so if you drop a smale part it doesn't go dawn the plug hole then blow dry I youse a old her dryer clean out all the pivot holes with a clean peace of wood sharpened to fit the hole and always use a clean peace for every hole as for oil clock oil is designed for clocks your dti's are not time pieces they are instruments designed for mishearing things I have had no problems with the ones that I have dun with instrument oil but had problems with ones that I used clock oil I got from the net seemed to go sticky but im not a expert I just love restoring old d.t.i 's so whatever works for you go for it

Bigbadbugga · « **Reply #21 on:** September 14, 2015, 05:54:33 PM »

I found some video of bob in action guys...

billthemill · « **Reply #22 on:** September 14, 2015, 06:27:47 PM »

Thanks Krv3000 for the info.

Bigbadbugga, what can you say after seeig that video only WOW!

And he found where all the bits go!
I must practise more.

krv3000 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 14, 2015, 06:35:47 PM »

there is no harm in trying clock oil but I rather use the right stuff

mattinker · « **Reply #24 on:** September 14, 2015, 06:52:12 PM »

Thanks Bob,

I might just take the risk and see what I can do with a couple tired DTIs!

Thanks again, Matthew

krv3000 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 14, 2015, 07:01:59 PM »

I ant used it but you can try them spray tins of brake cleaner as its not supposed to leev no residue behind but don't get any on the dale if they are not working then thers no harm in having a go

philf · « **Reply #26 on:** September 15, 2015, 03:08:04 AM »

Quote from: krv3000 on September 14, 2015, 05:52:43 PM

......but had problems with ones that I used clock oil I got from the net seemed to go sticky.........

Bob,

You must have bought some duff clock oil. Some years ago my father-in-law bought some branded Anchor, if I remember correctly. He had me oil his Westminster chiming clock with it. It ran for only a couple of weeks before stopping. On investigation it had set into a jelly.

He bought it from a stall at a steam rally and was told by the stall holder that "It's used in universities." Maybe it was - but more likely in the canteen for frying chips. I'm convinced it was straight vegetable cooking oil.

Decent clock or watch oil will never go sticky. 3 in 1 is a definite no-no.

Phil.

Swarfing · « **Reply #27 on:** September 15, 2015, 01:22:23 PM »

sewing machine oil from the local drapers is what my grandad used for his clocks.

krv3000 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 27, 2015, 06:17:55 PM »

hi I got sent three D.T.I.s from adev for me to have a bash at the one that fritend me the most was the batty as the dile was curved in muck and oil any way all got striped dawn and all are like new gnaw right pics before and after

AdeV · « **Reply #29 on:** September 27, 2015, 08:19:06 PM »

Fantastic, thanks Bob! That big Baty gauge is my favourite, with its huge dial, unfortunately it came to me without a lens, hence the filth... Looking forward to putting it back on my lathe!

Cheers,
Ade.

RobWilson · « **Reply #30 on:** September 28, 2015, 01:42:23 PM »

Aye it looks bonny Ade ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it nearly ended up in my van (accidentally )

Rob

Will_D · « **Reply #31 on:** September 28, 2015, 04:47:33 PM »

Regarding Oil:

In the Z gauge model railway community ( Scale 1:220, Gauge is 6.5 mm) the recomended oil for locos is "Wahl" Oil. This is a very fine oil for the Wahl range of electric hair trimmers!

It is bound to be cheaper than watch oil!

BTW: I highly recommend the trimmers/clippers for maintaining the "Baldy Old Welsh Git" Look

BTW2: Did I mention the rugby match?

krv3000 · « **Reply #32 on:** September 28, 2015, 05:15:39 PM »

mm on the oil it will be water soluble ei can be wash off the same as sowing mashen oil

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Author Topic: more D.T.I repares (Read 16324 times)

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