⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Source for thin spanners

Hi Chaps, I need a 7/8 inch spanner that is thinner than 4.5mm thick. This is so I can grip a thin nut without also gri...

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posted by reply_to_group_not_me

16 comments posted 19yrs posted by reply_to_group_not_me

Three phase motor drive

A young man here has acquired a Harrison Lathe which was desdined by a school in North Uist to the skip. I have not yet...

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posted by scolmor

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by scolmor

5/8"W hex

I had to buy a full length of 5/8"W mild steel hex (1.1") the other day, I'm unlikely to need it all so if anyone is de...

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posted by duttondock

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Santon Switch Knobs

Following a post on the Model Engineering Sales/Wants site, we find that we have some new Santon Switch knobs in amongs...

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posted by diesel

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by diesel

Check out this website

I've just been sent this link by a friend in the US - it's bound to bruise the ego of all Model Engineers!! (mine, anyw...

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posted by durnfjm

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by durnfjm

OT any one have LOGO PLC programming lead!

I know this is a long shot but has anyone got one of these leads. I am guessing it has a level changer within the lead b...

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posted by adrian

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OT. BBC Micro may be available to any CNC style macines

I was asked by a colleage at work if anyone wanted a BBC Micro been in a box for the past xx years. It is used and not...

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posted by adrian

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by adrian

loco/boiler design

Any suggestions for a book or books that will equip me to design the boiler and cylinders for my next project, a 3 1/2"...

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posted by agatehouse

7 comments posted 19yrs posted by agatehouse

Jaguar AC Varable Drive CDS150 Help

My AC drive has stopped with the code OI according to the manual this is a Instantaneous over current trip Excess curre...

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posted by andrew

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Poor service

This is opposite to Austin`s experience with a supplier.Ordered vice from RDG Tools on Wednesday morning.Price asked wa...

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posted by mark

28 comments posted 19yrs posted by mark

Checkout these awesome models.

Checkout these awesome models.

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posted by vanluynm

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by vanluynm

FOWLER Z7/SUPERBA PLOUGHING ENGINE MODEL AND RANSOMES BALANCE PLOUGH

I'm thinking about building the Fowler Superba ploughing engine by John Hainings. Does anybody have the relevent Model...

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posted by gatesengineering

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by gatesengineering

CES GEAR HOBBER

I'm thinking of building an MES gear hobber. Does anybody have the relevent Model Engineer/Model Engineers Workshop that...

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posted by gatesengineering

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by gatesengineering

Chuck backplate material choice

Hi All, I'm getting hold of a 6" 3 jaw chuck soon to use on my crummy Warco 300 lathe, so will need to make up a back p...

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posted by robs1972

34 comments posted 19yrs posted by robs1972

finding the other side

every now and then I have to drill 2 holes in opposite sides of a piece of tube about 34mm OD. It's not amenable to dri...

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posted by austinDITCHTHISFORBETTERRESULT

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by austinDITCHTHISFORBETTERRESULT