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Great News! VAT reduced !!!

I've just listed a communications receiver on eBay as part of the pre-move sort out, and on check out I got this messag...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by andrew
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by andrew

Model books on binaries

Just for the interest of those who maybe aren't familiar with the e-book newsgroups (or otherwise have a life away from...
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posted by noone
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by noone

Still snapping drills

I'm trying to drill a 1.2mm hole through a brass Crossman 2250 trigger "edge on" following the black line: - http://www...
34 comments posted 19yrs
posted by aamcle
34 comments posted 19yrs posted by aamcle

Herbert tool manuals

Hi, Is there a source for Herbert manuals? Or is there anyone able and willing to make a copy? I'm looking for the instr...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by df.ganzinga
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by df.ganzinga

new group for centec owners

Hi all. For those who are interested I have just this very evening set up a Yahoo group dedicated to Centec milling mac...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jagvaughan
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by jagvaughan

Colchester Bantam Mounting Feet

Hi, Can anyone tell me what the thread is in the fourth mounting lug on th base of the Mk1 Bantam 1600 for the levellin...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Mr.Crane.2rhw0n
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Mr.Crane.2rhw0n

Howto remove paint from metal

Hi, I've been given a car bonnet that's beyond repair but has lots of good mateial and I wondered what's the best way o...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mangled_us
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by mangled_us

A Dieing hobby - Hardly

With all the negative comments over the last couple of years about the future of home machining, the loss of traditiona...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jontom_1uk
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by jontom_1uk

Homeworkshop

Hi all, Just tried so sign into homeworkshop.org.uk this morning (as every morning) and got "This account has exceeded...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by zedbert
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by zedbert

Painting machined castings.

When painting a casting that has machined surfaces which is the best way to keep paint of the nice shiney bits? Is it be...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by andy
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by andy

Making small tension springs

Hi, I will need to make or buy a few small tension springs of around (I'm guessing) an inch long by 1/4 diameter in som...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mikedavies621
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by mikedavies621

page of model engineer wanted

can anyone do a scan of this page . 12 th sept 1997 page 315 thanks all the best.mark
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by aboard_epsilon
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by aboard_epsilon

Which blowlamp?

Hi folks, I need a blowlamp. Mainly I'll be using it for soft soldering and freeing seized fasteners. My primary select...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cdt22NOSPAM
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by cdt22NOSPAM

Sizing Driveshafts

Hi, Does anyone here have any information on how to choose a suitable size for a driveshaft? I've Googled it but can't s...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mQiQcQhQaQeQlQhQiQmQsQ
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by mQiQcQhQaQeQlQhQiQmQsQ

Opinions please...

Hi, I want a quick change toolpost for a Col. Bantam, found this o fleabay, wondered if it was any good......
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Mr.Crane.2rc98n
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by Mr.Crane.2rc98n