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<title>long thin hole drill </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Drills a long thin hole ..  http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.ebay.co.uk&#47;itm&#47;Energer&#45;ENB465DRH&#45;4&#45;8kg&#45;SDS&#45;Plus&#45;Rotary&#45;Hammer&#45;Drill&#45;230&#45;240V&#45;&#47;300916326192&#63;pt&#61;UK&#95;Home&#95;Garden&#95;PowerTools&#95;SM&amp;hash&#61;item461002bf30  &#45;&#45; Peter F ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/long-thin-hole-drill-53693-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:01:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Cutting threads in the hard stuff </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I want to cut a &#37;m16 thread in some Rc 55 steel &#40;the outside small end   of a MT2&#47;ER50 chuck adapter, needs screwholding in place in a rotary   table with an MT2 hole, and a 12mm+ through hole in the...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/cutting-threads-in-the-hard-stuff-53690-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:37:39 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Ebay Jig Bid </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I wonder if there will be many bids for this item&#63;  http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.ebay.co.uk&#47;itm&#47;Drill&#45;Bit&#45;Sharpener&#45;Guide&#45;Grinding&#45;Tool&#45;Jig&#45;For&#45;Grinder&#45;&#47;281033807853&#63;pt&#61;LH&#95;DefaultDomain&#95;0&amp;hash&#61;item416eeb97ed  Brad  ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/ebay-jig-bid-53685-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 12:46:31 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Angle grinder bearings </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Would rs shielded bearings instead of zz be alright in gearbox of large   angle grinder.  I think they should be as I think rs sealed is rated 240 degrees fahreheit ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/angle-grinder-bearings-53675-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>flypress&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I want to cut several hundred accurately sized washers from fine &#40;more   than 300&#41; stainless mesh, about 35mm OD and 15mm ID.  Any suggestions as to how&#63;  I thought of cutting squares, stacking layer...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/flypress-53672-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 20:46:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>cnc mill spindle question </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;m thinking of buying one of the 800W water&#45;cooled Chinese milling   spindles for my cnc&#45;converted Mk2 BCA, any thoughts&#63;  I also wondered why people use high&#45;speed spindles and small tools in   CNC...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/cnc-mill-spindle-question-53670-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:15:59 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>1&#47;16 OD copper tube in long lengths&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Anyone know a source of 1&#47;16 OD copper tube in say 10m coils&#63; I can   find short lengthd easy enough, but longer lengths seem hard to find.  Ta,  &#45;&#45; Peter Fairbrother ... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/1-16-od-copper-tube-in-long-lengths-53660-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 11:16:26 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Mystery diode &quot;4L&quot; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Any electronics whizzes recognise an axial diode slightly smaller than a   1N4001 bearing just the marking 4L along with a blue cathode band&#63; It&apos;s   used in a switch mode power supply of 1993 vintage...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/mystery-diode-4l-53653-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 12:31:26 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>HSS&#45;Al&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Anyone tried chinee endmills&#47;slot drills in HSS&#45;Al&#63; Anyone know anything   about it&#63; The price is right, but ...  On a completely different tack, does anyone know of a source of small   ready&#45;made fa...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/hss-al-53651-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 10:58:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Basic metal turning book suggestions </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tonight, I&apos;m collecting my  lathe &#40;Warco WMT300&#41;. I need to source a book or   two to help me sort out the basics, preferably reasonably modern so I can   read about indexed tools and the types avail...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/basic-metal-turning-book-suggestions-53645-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:01:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>drilling a hole </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Is there a trick to drilling a hole through a bar, at right angles to   the bar, which goes exactly through the center of the bar&#63;  thx,  &#45;&#45; Peter Fairbrother ... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/drilling-a-hole-53638-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:31:57 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Touch indicating paper </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I think I remember that there is a kind of touch indicating paper.  If you are uncertain whether two surfaces touch when an assembly is   assembled, you can put some of this paper on one of the surfa...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/touch-indicating-paper-53628-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:31:38 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Help needed to get started with Mach3 </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;ve had a CNC mill &#40;and mach3&#41; for a while but not had the time to play   with them &#45; now I have the time but the first steps seem rather daunting.  As a first CNC project I want to machine an S sha...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/help-needed-to-get-started-with-mach3-53618-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:30:26 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>3 phase cable question </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi all  I know there are some very capable guys on here when it comes to electrics,   so here goes.........  I need to run a cable for a 3 phase CNC lathe about 15 metres from the   consumer unit.  L...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/3-phase-cable-question-53616-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:01:41 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Water indicating crystals </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Can anyone think of a powder &#47; crystalline substance I can use to try and   prove an intermittent small water leak. I want something that will   positively change colour if wetted, but doesn&apos;t change...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/water-indicating-crystals-53604-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:34:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Bridgeport CNC mill on offer </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A heads up for group members, I have put a Bridgeport CNC mill on ebay  Item number&#58;  121087400755  There was a buy it now, but its gone due to a bid. As the ad says, I have a   firm offer of a grand...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/bridgeport-cnc-mill-on-offer-53598-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:47:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Denham lathe rebuild</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have recently aquired a very old Denham lathe which Tony of lathe.com tells me is from around 1900 but unfortunately he doesn&apos;t have any manuals. Looking at pictures on the net those Denham lathes ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/denham-lathe-rebuild-53591-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:29:28 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Probably a dumb question... </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Please forgive a dumb question; why are the insides of machine tools  painted&#63; Also, what sort of paint survives continual immersion in  oils&#63;  Thanks,  K. ... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/probably-a-dumb-question-53580-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:06:34 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>RS232 predicament </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have 2 Bridgeport CNC mills, one has a Heidehain TNC 145 the other has a   Heidehain 151 controller. No problem transferring files to and from the TNC   to computer via RS232 cable and Heidenhains ...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/rs232-predicament-53575-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:42:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Colchester student tailstock problem&#33;&#33;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The bed of the lathe has warn I guess and the centre point of the stock  is about 20 thou low on a centre point machined in the chuck. Any advice on how I could rectify would be greatfully recieved  ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/colchester-student-tailstock-problem-53567-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:13:43 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Testing an RGB monitor </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have an RGB 14 monitor &#40;part of a dead cnc controller&#41; and I would like   to test it independently &#45; I&apos;m fairly sure it&apos;s ok and the issue is with the   card driving it, but it would be nice to get...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/testing-an-rgb-monitor-53558-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:06:06 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Corrugated repair with filler </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A bit of an odd request for help with this one...  I have a caravan which has a damaged alloy panel, the damage area   rather than being flat, is corrugated with horizontal lines about 1mm   deep eve...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/corrugated-repair-with-filler-53552-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 11:08:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>That takes the biscuit &#33; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sorry guys I need to blow off steam&#33; This shows you how badly broken the system is&#33;  My son&#45;in&#45;law has just had a visit from the high court sheriffs over an amount   that HAD ALREADY BEEN PAID. He ha...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/that-takes-the-biscuit-53550-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:39:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Heck, now what have I done &#33; TRAUB TND 350G </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;ve been casting around for a CNC lathe a bit bigger and better equipped   than the Eagland Chipturn that I&apos;ve recently rebuilt and I stubbed my toe on   a Traub TND 350G with a dead Mitsubishi TX8F...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/heck-now-what-have-i-done-traub-tnd-350g-53541-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:47:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>m6 x 0.5 bolts </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Does anybody sell m6 x 0.5 bolts&#63; I can find taps, dies, plug and ring   gauges, the very occasional nut &#45; but no bolts.  Looking for three now, an inch long or more, if anyone has any stashed   away...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/m6-x-0-5-bolts-53536-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:19:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bargain Rubber Mats </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Seems like a long time since I posted on here, but just thought I should sh  are this bargain &#40;IMO&#41; in Workshop Mats.  Been using 3 of these in the new workshop for a few months now, amazing che  ap ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/bargain-rubber-mats-53515-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:30:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Siemens MMV150 inverter </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Does anyone have any knowledge of this inverter&#63;  It works well from the front panel buttons, but adding a remote STOP&#45;START and SPEED control is giving me a headache&#33;  I have the manual, and setting...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/siemens-mmv150-inverter-53513-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:16:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Myford Super 7 Questions. </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I broke afew teeth 30T tumbler gear on my Myford Super 7 and have   ordered a new set .Im just waiting for the post to get them .  My question is why are the two tumblers different &#63;  one 30T and the...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/myford-super-7-questions-53505-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:09:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mathmatical assistance please </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I am trying to calculate the centre distance of a worm and worm gear and al  though I have looked lots of formulae on line I am, as usual, confused&#33;  The worm gear has 40 teeth and the OD at the larg...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/mathmatical-assistance-please-53500-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:32:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bridgeport Feeds Control Circuitry </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ We have a friend in Oz who has lost power to both table feeds on his Bridgeport.  Has anyone got any information&#47;schematics&#63;  The control box is made by Erskine, who we will contact later today. The ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/bridgeport-feeds-control-circuitry-53498-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:45:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CNC Router table complete with computer </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;ve been asked to sell a nice CNC router table. 36 by 21 by 7 work area, all   aluminium extrusion construction. ER20 2.2kW water cooled spindle. 4 Rotary   Table. 4 channel controller. ITX computer...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/cnc-router-table-complete-with-computer-53495-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:45:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Ever wonder who... </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ...is walking away with &#40;y&#41;our money&#63;  http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.documentairenet.nl&#47;review&#47;i&#45;am&#45;fishead&#47;  Best regards, Dirk The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/ever-wonder-who-53493-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:56:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Red vs green dremeloid grinding wheels &#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi,  I need to grind a TiN coated HSS milling cutter down a bit.  I think I can make   the shape I want by hand but wondered which colour grinding disks to use &#63;  I   have some green and some red&#47;pin...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/red-vs-green-dremeloid-grinding-wheels-53466-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:58:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The answer to a gear&#45;hobbing maiden&apos;s prayer&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Download this at your peril &#40;no connection with me&#41;,  but I&apos;ve just taken the beta 2.0 exe for windows and it  seems to work, to generate an optical disk for picking  up the hob&apos;s rotation ...  http&#58;...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/the-answer-to-a-gear-hobbing-maiden-s-prayer-53465-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:43:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>ML4 rack pinion </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I&apos;ve been restoring a rather ill treated ML4 lathe &#40;it seemed that   it didn&apos;t get much lubrication in its previous life&#41;.  The rack feed for the saddle was very worn in the usual place, so I cut   i...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/ml4-rack-pinion-53462-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:40:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Projects in Metal magazine </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Does anybody have a copy of the Projects in Metal magazine for April 1989 that I could buy for a reasonable sum&#63;   Alternatively could they photo&#45;copy the article &apos;Cross&#45;Feed Lever&apos;and e&#45;mail or fax ...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/projects-in-metal-magazine-53459-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:12:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Hobbing a rack&#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I wonder if anyone here has worked out how to produce a  rack using a gear hob&#63;  Presumably you have toarrange for the linear movement  of the intended rack to be equal to the lead of the hob&#63;  Sound...... The post has 25 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/hobbing-a-rack-53458-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:35:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Gib position </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Can anybody cast some light on a query about a modification made to a lathe that I have.  On most lathes the crosslide gibs are normally on the side farthest from the chuck.  Is there any reason why ...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/gib-position-53449-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:10:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Ins </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ G&apos;day,  In Ivan Law&apos;s book Gears and gear cutting, p.114, is a table that   gives sizes for D Ins, etc. What does Ins stand for&#63;  Dirk ... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/ins-53438-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:29:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Sinker EDM </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Does anyone have any good references for sinker EDM&#63; I don&apos;t know much   of anything about it, so a beginner book would be good.  Especially interested in doing it yourself &#45; currents and waveforms, ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/sinker-edm-53432-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:41:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Oil points </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ What do you call the little brass oling points in lathes etc with a ball   bearing in them and where do you get them&#63; ... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/oil-points-53409-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:53:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>double horse 9101 </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi,my problem is when i strike it up there is a pause then blades spin but keep stop starting and the tail blade does same and when i lever off it runs on for a while and never used to,batts in hands...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/double-horse-9101-53407-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2013 12:30:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Why I never buy from J&amp;L </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Recently discovered my duMont broach set had been stolen.So had a look  on the net to see the current prices.  Looked at MSC USA and MSC UK &#40;J&amp;L&#41;  Set no 00309112   &#36;338 USA     &#36;666 UK  Set no 00293...The post does not have replies yet. <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/why-i-never-buy-from-j-l-53404-.htm">Start the discussion here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:15:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>3 phase testing refresher needed please </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ My workshop seems to have lost its 3 phase supply, all 3 Bridgeport&apos;s are   showing nothing on the CNC screens, as opposed to flashing red lights when   power has been interrupted. Manual Bridgeport ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/3-phase-testing-refresher-needed-please-53403-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:48:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>rubber belting </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the exhibitions are sold some form of rubber or plastic belting, of the  sort that you heat the ends of to join up. &#40;Grammar&#63;   &#58;&#45;&#41;  &#41;  Is this available in 1mm diameter, because I have a number o...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/rubber-belting-53401-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:43:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mystery object </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Any ideas what this is used for&#63;  http&#58;&#47;&#47;www.ukworkshop.co.uk&#47;forums&#47;post738217.html#p738217  Bob ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/mystery-object-53395-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:26:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Material which is bendy at 80&#176; C and stiff at 40&#176;C </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ I am building a handle for a concertina. Just as I am getting it   finished, I have thought that I should have done it altogether   differently. Ah, that&apos;s life&#33;  Man has risen from the apes because ...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/material-which-is-bendy-at-80-c-and-stiff-at-40-c-53388-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:35:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CNC Zone &amp; Malware </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Google Chrome is giving me warnings that CNC Zone is compromised with   Malware &#45; anyone else getting these warnings&#63; That&apos;s &#58;  wwwcnczonecom  AWEM  ... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/cnc-zone-malware-53375-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:03:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Lathe on ebay </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Didn&apos;t any of you fancy this one then&#63;  200852652336  Steve  ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/lathe-on-ebay-53371-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:23:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Possible to turn HSS with HSS tools &#63; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hi,  I read that it is possible to turn HSS with HSS tools but it seems hard to   believe.  Has anyone done this &#63;  What&apos;s the best lubricant to use &#63;  Is it a   bit susceptible to fracturing on an i...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and <a href="http://www.polytechforum.com/modelengineering/possible-to-turn-hss-with-hss-tools-53361-.htm">discuss here</a> ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:48:14 -0500</pubDate>
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