⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Square 'Doweling' source?

I'm struggling to find an online source for lengths of about 6mm sided square cross section wood. It just needs to be s...

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Expanded Polystyrene slabs up for grabs

I have dismantled a cold store room (30' x 9') that was insulated with 3" thick slabs of expanded polystyrene glued int...

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posted by andrew

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Steel/bronze bearing

What sort of surfaces are best for steel/bronze bearings? I thought to polish the steel shaft as high as I can (shiny!)...

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posted by zenadsl6186

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1/8" Gas/BSP fittings

We are trying to fix a few niggles on an old Onan water-cooled generator, and one of the last jobs is sorting out the d...

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posted by peterforbes

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Clarkson MkI Cutter Grinder

I have recently become the proud owner of a Clarkson Mk1 cutter grinder. It is in good shape but was very dirty. I have...

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posted by penidrawltd

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fs:old cincinnati lathe maybe free..

I am pulling my old cincinnati lathe out this week. I guess I am going to get more from a scrap man than if I try to se...

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posted by integerspin

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bridgeport series 1 mk2.. Interact..

I posted again as I think people are commenting on bridgeport turrets.. I now have the weight, well found three specs t...

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posted by integerspin

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stuart turner SIRIUS staem engine

Hi everyone Mick here in France, i am new to this forum and steam engines in general but have a sound mechanical backgr...

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posted by mjd944

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FA:Oxy-Acetylene Welding Kit

Hi all, I have an Oxy-Acetylene welding kit for auction at the moment at: http://tinyurl.com/6r7x9v It is new and unuse...

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posted by anthonyjbritt

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FYI- Bridget 71/4" castings put on ebay

Just stuck a set of A.J REEVES castings, of Bridget 71/4" loco on eBay Bridget, 0-4-2 Tank Loco - eBay 120254010614

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posted by emimec

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bridgeport series 1 mk2.

Anyone know the weight of these things. Any one run one on a phase converter.

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posted by integerspin

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by integerspin

Thanks Guys...Its Done

Finally, I've finished my attempt at building Malcolm Stride's Nemett15S. Never really made anything significant before...

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posted by steve.withnell

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Satnav/GPS

'Morning Gents Slightly off topic....but at least I'm not selling shoes and it is engineering of a sort. I have a good...

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posted by Mustardmender-one

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Colchester Bantam

I'm getting hints about one maybe two Colchester Bantams becoming available in Eastleigh Hampshire (uk). I've no furthe...

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posted by nospam

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Clarke lathe service

I need to remove the main lead screw so I can get at the cross slide to service it (backlash). I can't see how to separ...

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posted by Someone

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