⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Felt for way wipers

Anyone know where I can get 3/16" felt suitable for remaking way wipers It nees to be quite dense and tough. Thanks Char...

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posted by wells_hall

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by wells_hall

posting pics

Can I post pictures here MB -- malbenbu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- malbenb...

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posted by malbenbut.2i94wb

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INT 30 taper to m2

some one asked about this the other day have found one in a box of stuff I brought free for the cost of postage as is of...

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posted by andrew

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Does it exist?

Is there a metalworkers equivalent of the woodworkers bowl lathe i.e. large swing, but short bed? My need is to turn fl...

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posted by john

15 comments posted 19yrs posted by john

Downsizing - items for sale

I have been asked to assist a friend downsize his factory workshop and list items on EBay. It occurred to me members of...

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posted by emimec

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Optimistic pricing

I often wonder where sellers get their prices from, see ebay 180056124047 Peter -- Peter & Rita Forbes Email: snipped-fo...

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posted by diesel

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by diesel

Wanted - lever action tailstock attachment for Myford S7.

The title says it all really, the only slight hiccup is that I am in perth (not perth scotland) so postage might be a t...

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posted by oldlock

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by oldlock

3 ph to single ph switching ?

Just bought a three ph Boxford tool and cutter grinding machine with F/ switches (push button) would an electrician be...

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posted by stereotype.2i5l4c

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Joining bandsaw blades

Hi Anyone got any good ideas regarding rejoining snapped bandsaw blades? I have 24metres of 2" square alloy to cut up i...

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posted by wayne

11 comments posted 19yrs posted by wayne

adcock and shipley 1 esj

Does the table feed on A/S 1esj only feed one way with the engagemen lever or is it supposed to feed in both directions...

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posted by malbenbut.2i4ywd

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by malbenbut.2i4ywd

Mikron gear hobbing machine 132.01

Mikron gear hobbing machine 132.01 anybody out there that has one of these machines with a manual is it possible for yo...

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posted by andrew

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by andrew

Bridgeport serial number

Would I assume his to be 1987 model, from the serial number? 198710185W Any idea what it all means? I took delivery of a...

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posted by emimec

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Marking blue

Does anyone know where I can get marking blue like the old Spectrocolour? Jim Lugsden.

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posted by james.lugsden

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Suits you sir...

...now that's a nice lathe eBay: 26005760782 -- Myford Mat ------------------------------------------------------------...

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posted by Myford.Matt.2i26wb

22 comments posted 19yrs posted by Myford.Matt.2i26wb

Mallard Metals website down?

'Server not found' for the last few days. Anybody know their phone number? Thanks Richard

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posted by ngr0205

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by ngr0205