Its great to know some of my old anorak knowledge is useful and mostly correct😎. James Meaton soundhutch@...

From what I remember the Post Office 3000 relays with the little nick in the end of the contact blades were the ones fitted with platinum contacts, but they are very small so would have to be melted d

When I worked in the Westbury factory this was a job where you were closely watched as the contacts were platinum. These were fitted to the items shown on the email and to the momentary push switches

Hi again. I messaged the group some time ago, mentioning that I served my time in the Westbury factory, then worked as their toolmaker replacing Bill Lycett after his untimely death and finishing up i

Hi Neil and others From what I remember from about 50 years ago the bob weight was supported by a brass knurled, threaded nut at the bottom of the Invar pendulum. Although this facility obviously prov

Hello all. I am fascinated by all this high science and would not decry it for one moment. During the time I was employed at the Westbury factory I remember how these now items of much interest were o

Hi there. I served my apprenticeship at Synchronome at the factory in Westbury and spent most of my time as their toolmaker and finished up in the Drawing Office. During my apprenticeship I spent time

Hello there. I am a relatively new member to the group and have been fascinated by all the practical and theoretical science that is being discussed around the running and accuracy of a Synchronome Ma