⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Low Cost DRO

Is anyone familiar with mTECH DRO as at this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mTECH-2Axis-Mill-Lathe-DRO-Digital-Readout-Free-2Sca...

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posted by andy

12 comments posted 19yrs posted by andy

Replacing myford super7 Bed

Hi Guys I am thinking about replacing my lathe bed. Myford super 7 , what problems will I have in aligning the head stoc...

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posted by mcole153

13 comments posted 19yrs posted by mcole153

It seems somehow curiously appropriate...

... that the UK Norton Owner's Club website won't start.

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posted by nigele

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Proxxon lathe/mill/tools Forum

The Proxxon tools forum is up and running. The Files currently contain factory manuals with parts diagrams for the PD40...

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posted by ca95327

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by ca95327

Carlisle auction

You know folks, over the last few months the machinery auction at Carlisle (http://www.livestock-sales.co.uk/farm_machi...

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posted by jagvaughan

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Anyone into Betamax ????

Clearing out my loft prior to my house move, I've come across my complete Sony F1 portable betamax system that I must h...

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posted by andrew

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German Readers

Hi, Can someone please translate "Sicherheitszahl" for me please? I'm translating a german engineering program and it r...

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posted by mQiQcQhQaQeQlQhQiQmQsQ

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Chuck choice

I'm after a 100mm chuck for my ML7. Is there a huge difference in quality between the TOS chuck at =A365 and the Pratt...

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posted by stoo-boo-be-doo

9 comments posted 19yrs posted by stoo-boo-be-doo

Free to a good home !

Illyama 17" auto ranging svga monitor in good working order - about to go to the tip unless someone wants to collect it...

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posted by andrew

24 comments posted 19yrs posted by andrew

Nickel plating

Does anyone have experience of DIY nickel plating? There appear to be several firms selling kits of chemicals but I won...

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posted by bob

12 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

j.t. jarret lathe

Hi, A friend of mine has an old (~1900-1920?) lathe which he wishes to pu back into commission. He does not have intern...

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posted by simonmc.2t62oo

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X1 long table

Anyone who has a Clarke CMD10 mini mill and wants to increase the longditudinal travel I fitted mine with a X1 long tab...

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posted by rack2000

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Difference Between Bolts And Machine Screws

Hi, I was wondering if you could clear something up for me....as per the subject....what's the difference? Is it to do...

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posted by mQiQcQhQaQeQlQhQiQmQsQ

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by mQiQcQhQaQeQlQhQiQmQsQ

Boxford chucks with integral threads.

Hi Just wondering if anyone still supplies new 3 jaw (or 4 for that matter) chucks with a integral thread to suit a box...

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posted by paul.morrey

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by paul.morrey

Which QCTP for a Warco BH600?

Hi Need some advice. Which quick change toolpost would folks recommend for the above lath (6" centre height). Seems lik...

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posted by gn3dr.2t5awn

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by gn3dr.2t5awn