⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

gas valve/tap

I know this is`nt model engineering but it`s to do with my workshop. I`m thinking of converting a propane bottle into a...

29 comments posted 18yrs

posted by peter.etherington

29 comments posted 18yrs posted by peter.etherington

Rivets

I'm looking for cheapish tooling for attaching semi-tubular rivets. They're to be used to join spring steel to polycarb...

10 comments posted 18yrs

posted by adrian.110504

10 comments posted 18yrs posted by adrian.110504

super adept lathe

I thought denizens here might be interested in this small lathe: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1...

13 comments posted 18yrs

posted by bugbear

13 comments posted 18yrs posted by bugbear

differance between 14.5 and 20 degree Pressure angle gear cutters

Any one know how to tell the differance between 14.5 and 20 degree Pressure angle gear cutters, of the brown and sharpe...

4 comments posted 18yrs

posted by SDL.33idgn

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by SDL.33idgn

FA: Baty Dial gauge/Centre Finder set, Boxed

Hi there, eBay; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150208089847&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=005ATB

0 comments posted 18yrs

posted by chris1.reader

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by chris1.reader

Victoria U2 Mill

I have a new to me Victorial U2 Miller which came with a universal (rack milling ) head. It runs well and is quiet, I t...

4 comments posted 18yrs

posted by petercolman45

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by petercolman45

Meddings drill repair

Hi All I've just bought a secondhand Meddings Drilltru pillar drill which looked OK and and has no detectable slop at t...

6 comments posted 18yrs

posted by russell

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by russell

This is probably a daft question

I went to Alexandra Palace yesterday and bought a 6 inch Vertex rotary table. I want to fit the dividing plates but I c...

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posted by peter.harris

8 comments posted 18yrs posted by peter.harris

Railroad rail

Anyone know where I can get a few feet of railway rail? Thanks -- Peter Fairbrother

5 comments posted 18yrs

posted by zenadsl6186

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Sievert "Cyclone" torch burners

Hi folks, Has anyone here got experience of the Sievert "Cyclone" propane torch burners? They are the ones which appare...

7 comments posted 18yrs

posted by cdt22NOSPAM

7 comments posted 18yrs posted by cdt22NOSPAM

OT: Import VAT on books from the US?

Hi folks, I want to buy some academic textbooks. They're much cheaper in the US, even once delivery has been taken into...

6 comments posted 18yrs

posted by cdt22NOSPAM

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by cdt22NOSPAM

Best milling machine for under =?iso-8859-1?Q?=A31000?=

I know, I know - been asked a million times before, I'm sure. I have a basic application / requirement in mind that cou...

9 comments posted 18yrs

posted by odie_ferrous

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by odie_ferrous

Ally Pally show

Did anyone go? What's it like? Any must-sees? Chris

12 comments posted 18yrs

posted by usenet

12 comments posted 18yrs posted by usenet

Reamers

Question from a beginner:- When should one use straight-fluted reamers and when should one use spiral-fluted ones ? Jim...

21 comments posted 18yrs

posted by jimhawkins

21 comments posted 18yrs posted by jimhawkins

Marlow milling Machine

Hello. I have a Marlow vertical milling machine that needs assembling - does anyone else have one?,The back gear has be...

1 comments posted 18yrs

posted by Nourish.338f4n

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by Nourish.338f4n