⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

TOS FNK25 High Speed Question

Morning All, Ive been idly wondering about the top speed on my FNK25. A quick refresher for those who dont know/dont re...

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posted by david.sanderson

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OT:- Wanted - Pel-Job digger manual

I'm after an instruction & maintenance manual for a Pel-Job EB22 mini-digger, any pointers gratefully received. Thanks T...

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posted by duttondock

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Fiche viewer

Large format JMTEC 2000 but with only x14 lens - missing the x28. It works and is free for collection near Exeter. Else...

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posted by roland

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How to set the gearbox to drive the leadscrew ?

Sounds silly, but I've only just got this Super 7 with Q/C gearbox, and the gearbox manual is decidedly sketchy and not...

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posted by jimhawkins

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Advice on moving Lathe

I need to move a Boxford AUD (underdrive with stand) Mid Wales to Cheltenham. Any suggestions as to who could do it for...

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posted by poundeater

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How to remove the carriage from a Super 7 ?

I need to strip and overhaul top slide, cross slide and carriage. How do I get the carriage off the end of the bed ? Jim...

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posted by jimhawkins

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Regrinding surface plate

Does anyone know a firm in England that has a regrinding service for surface plates ? I have a 12" X 15" cast iron surfa...

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posted by jimhawkins

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OT..One to Test You

Gentlemen A very long time ago, in the late forties, when our own Norman was a lad, grocery shops such as the Co-op use...

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posted by Mustardmender-one

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OT - anyone want a new hard disk?

Just treated myself to one of these seeing as hard disks are so cheap now. http://computerprices.pricegrabber.co.uk/sea...

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posted by Dave

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OT....One to Test You....

Gentlemen A very long time ago, in the late forties, perhaps when 'our' Norman was a lad, grocery shops such as the Co-...

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posted by Mustardmender-one

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Another One Bites the Dust

Crane Fluid Systems in Ipswich just announced that it's sold its site for housing development. That's 43 acres of iron...

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posted by panuno95-ukrec

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Looking for some lead pipe

Hi folks, Purely out of curiousity, I want to try making some "wiped" joints in lead pipe. I'd like to find some which...

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posted by christopher.tidy

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OT Broadband

Well Pipex and I have finally parted company.Been on their Max service for fifteen and a half months of which I have ac...

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posted by mark

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Atmos Clocks

I am thinking of treating myself to a used Atmos clock, anyone out ther have any experience with them and is there anyt...

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posted by stereotype.31g58n

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Anyone seen the Coldharbour Mill beam engine?

I have just spotted a u-tube video of the Kittoe and Brotherhood beam engine at Coldharbour Mill in Devon, which looks...

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posted by oldnoccer

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