⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Mystery object

Any ideas what this is used for? http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/post738217.html#p738217 Bob

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posted by bob.minchinREMOVE

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Material which is bendy at 80° C and stiff at 40°C

I am building a handle for a concertina. Just as I am getting it finished, I have thought that I should have done it al...

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posted by michael

9 comments posted 13yrs posted by michael

CNC Zone & Malware

Google Chrome is giving me warnings that CNC Zone is compromised with Malware - anyone else getting these warnings? That...

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posted by andrew

14 comments posted 13yrs posted by andrew

Lathe on ebay

Didn't any of you fancy this one then? 200852652336 Steve

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posted by shazzbat

2 comments posted 13yrs posted by shazzbat

Possible to turn HSS with HSS tools ?

Hi, I read that it is possible to turn HSS with HSS tools but it seems hard to believe. Has anyone done this ? What's t...

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posted by reply_to_group_not_me

10 comments posted 13yrs posted by reply_to_group_not_me

Electric motor sometimes goes one way sometimes oppositeway why?

I have just obtained a small electric motor about 100 or 150 watts on a small tool and cutter grinder (the name plate h...

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posted by Graham

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Hi does anyone have or know where i can get a hepworth copy unit for a col bantam

I'm a hobbyist, not in production hoping to be able to find a copy unit, I understand that one that would fit a colchest...

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posted by Charlie

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Anyone know what these are called?

Does anyone know what they call the little nut/stud thingies which hold parallel and serial cables in place? They somet...

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posted by zenadsl6186

6 comments posted 13yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Ajax/achilles loco

hi all, i am in need of some drawings for Ajax/ Achilles in 5"g. No. 2, 3 and 4 in particular. as long as they are read...

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posted by john0.valks

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Secondhand Taig CNC Mill in the UK ( well Scotland ... )

I have a customer who is disposing of a Taig Mill complete with stepper motors and 2000LE controller 2003 style so read...

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posted by lester

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Crawford Collets 1580

I have a number of Crawford 1580 collets in very good condition. Can anyone tell me what lathes these were made for?

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posted by John B

3 comments posted 13yrs posted by John B

Differential Screw source??

Before I try to make one has anyone a clue as to who may stock 'differential screws'? The one I need is 21mm overall le...

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posted by andrew

2 comments posted 13yrs posted by andrew

improve the hydrogen

:-) this site seems appropriate http://www.swrcb.ca.gov prior to the debate about the water; However, This article look...

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posted by stevedordreens

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Cooker safety questions

Probably more than a little OT, but I couldn't think where else to ask. Hope no-one minds. I have an electric cooker wi...

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posted by zenadsl6186

17 comments posted 13yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Dental amalgam?

Recently a member of my family broke a tooth, and the previous filling, where it had been teased out neatly by the dent...

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posted by no.spam

30 comments posted 13yrs posted by no.spam