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Harrison L5 Headstock Oil?
Morning all, Now the 'Great Machine Tool move' has been completed and I have the tools back in some sort of order I feel I should do a bit of maintainance... My L5 has not had its oil changed in at...
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elliot omnimill 00
Hi, I'm a noobie on the group. I've just got the subject mill up and running. It appears to be quite a modern, metric version and is in excellent condition. Unfortunately there is only one pair of...
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FS Dronsfield Marlow Milling Machine Model 3a
I have a Marlow milling machine for sale, offers in the region =A3500. Single phase machine would suit medium to large workshop as is mounted on a stand. Delivery can be arranged for cost of fuel. The...
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Small 71/4 locomotive
I'm looking at building a small 71/4 gauge tender engine.I'm not keen on inside cylinders so I've been thinking of the Jim Vass BR class 2. I think Reeves do a GWR mogul. I've seen pictures of Gresley...
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12V Motor
Good Evening, Can anyone sugest a means to make or buy a variable speed control for a 12V wiper motor. Many thanks. Ben
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16 years ago
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Pre-ebay listing of Southbend lathe
I will be collecting later this week a Southbend lathe. looks like a model A, with Norton gearbox. Lathe is in semi stripped condition, but looks complete. If there are any interested parties with...
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16 years ago
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BOX Transmig 350
Hi. We have just inherited a BOC Transmig 350.....does anyone have access to a manual that they could email/fax/scan/post please. Many Thanks. John.
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16 years ago
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Model Engineer editors
Hi It has been suggested that I ask this question to this newsgroup so here goes. Does anyone know the editor histories of The Model Engineer magazine? I know that Percival Marshall was editor for...
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16 years ago
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Collet Chucks
version. Could you bore out an MT5 arbour, and fit it with a turned down collet block ? this should allow you to use the collets with a suitable draw bar. -- Jonathan Barnes's theorem; for every...
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17 years ago
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Using a surface grinder in existing workshop
Just installed a small surface grinder in my workshop, should I b worried about my other machines ? ie dust from the wheel getting int them. I know I can cover them but what's the differance between...
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17 years ago
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Kress router collet removal
A Kress woodworking router may seem off topic at first, but the subject is relevant. I am looking for ideas to ease the removal of the collet which jams in the holder so tightly that I have to tap it...
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17 years ago
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Viceroy TDS 5 Lathe
I have been offered a Viceroy TDS5/PL Lathe. 240v. Can anybody tell me anything about it? Capabilities / limits etc. More importantly, what is the best/easiest way to shift it? ..........and,how heavy...
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17 years ago
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Elga jig borer
I have just acquired an Elga, the seller told me it had a 30int taper but I have now discovered it has the same taper as a Newall 1520 machine. I have nothing to fit this taper, do I remain patient...
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17 years ago
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Stent Articles from ME
Anyone have the Model Engineer articles on the Stent T&C Grinder in an emailable format? They were published in ME issues 3910, 3912, 3914, 3916, 3918, 3920, and 3922 Thanks Charles
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17 years ago
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Boxford / Myford ER32 collet chuck from Chronos
Hi, I saw Chronos do a ER25 collet holders (chucks) for Boxford and Myford lathes and I asked them if there's any prospect of an ER32 version. Reply was that they'd do one if there is enough demand....
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17 years ago
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Clarkson Tool & Cutter Grinder MK1
I have recently aquired a Clarkson mk1 grinder and it is all set up and working. Now the question, what is the purpose of the four 3/4ins and the four 5/8ins holes on the right hand side of the top...
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17 years ago
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adcock and shipley 1 esj
Does the table feed on A/S 1esj only feed one way with the engagemen lever or is it supposed to feed in both directions without reversin the spindle MB -- malbenbu...
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17 years ago
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More junk - die filer
I've got a little Excel benchtop die filer, I think it's been through various hands before mine. I could use i if I had the space, but I haven't. It was given to me, so I'm offering it free. Collect...
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17 years ago
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Need help on working out effort/foot-pounds etc.
I shou;d have asked this question before I made my bending die's, but never mind done now. Does anyone know what the effort would be to bend through 90 degrees some 1 inch erw tube in 10's gauge....
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Chester 626 mill problems
Hi All, I have just purchased a Chester 626 Mill. The delivery was a disgrac but I suppose that's not their fault. The Machine arrived and afte phoning a friend to use a Hiab to lift off the pallets I...
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17 years ago
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