⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

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very odd legs.

. I called into "Half New Penny Tools" in Salisbury today - as one does - and during the usual inspection of the stock...
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posted by Mike
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by Mike

Milling Machine Arbour

Denbigh Milling Machine Several months ago I acquired a 60 year old Milling machine. It has a 4 morse taper drive to a...
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posted by georgewbell
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by georgewbell

Kennet Tool & Cutter Grinder

Does anyone have any information about using a "Kennet Tool & Cutter Grinder" Any information would be a great help! Man...
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posted by salamanda
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by salamanda

Model Engineering supply source for 6mm HE15 ?

Hi, The question si as per the title : does anyone here know where I can get hold of high tensile aluminium (HE15 / 201...
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posted by mikedavies621
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by mikedavies621

Case Hardening Again

One recipe I've found is purely charcoal with 1% Washing Soda added. What's the washing soda for? TIA Steve
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posted by steve.withnell
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by steve.withnell

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 v...
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posted by w824je1.w824je1
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by w824je1.w824je1

Test of IQ

This came up on another forum: http://www.highiqsociety.org/iq_tests/ Any takers? I managed 118. Peter -- Peter & Rita...
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posted by diesel
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by diesel

More Vacuum stuff

Hope nick got his vacuum pump sorted out. Now I got a little question, someone might be able to help with. Want to Vacu...
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posted by wayne
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by wayne

Craftsman Twin Model Engine

Does anyone know if the engine castings for this model are still available anywhere, or of a complete engine for sale?...
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posted by oldnoccer
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by oldnoccer

Ebay always confuses...

Am I missing something about the desirability of Bridgeport accessories but why would this second hand power feed be £2...
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posted by charles.ping
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by charles.ping

ME 14 April 1949

Is there SKS out there who'd be willing to photocopy an article from the 14th. April 1949 issue of Model Engineering? I...
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posted by mcgray
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by mcgray

aldi special buy

http://uk.aldi.com/sunday_special_buys/productnl_3912.html
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posted by aboard_epsilon
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by aboard_epsilon

Sharp mk II Milling Machine

Has anyone out there got one of these, or am I the only owner in the world? I don't recall ever seeing refernce to them...
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posted by rod.sally
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by rod.sally

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...
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posted by daniel
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by daniel

You've never had it so good

In 1957, Harold Macmillan, made a speech in Bedford, UK, to his fellow Conservatives in which he gave the opinion that...
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posted by john
30 comments posted 18yrs posted by john