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Any idea how much this part would cost to make?

Hi all, Does anyone have an idea how much this part might cost to make professionally? Just a one off? 115 mm diameter...
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posted by cdt22NOSPAM
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by cdt22NOSPAM

Gears anyone

The garage tidy continues slowly. I have 7 gears of the following variety. 16 DP, 3/4" keyed bore, 3/8" thick. 65, 66 7...
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posted by adrian
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by adrian

Horizontal mill overarm material source

Hello folks, I wonder if anyone knows a source of 42mm diameter ground bar in roughly metre lengths, suitable for a hor...
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posted by johnmontrosetoenails
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DIY Barograph

Hi guy's, anyone have any links building barograph's. I looked Barometer Worlds site, they sell some parts, but I would...
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posted by jenesisjoules
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Utting Engineering

Does anyone know what became of Utting (Engineering) Ltd,North Walsham,Norfolk.They went down the tubes a few years ago...
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posted by mark
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1/2" Square Broach

Hi Everyone, Does anyone happen to have a 1/2" square broach sitting around that they want to sell. Regards. Ben
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posted by iflyer
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by iflyer

Old air compressor help

Just picked up a 2hp, belt driven Sherry air compressor (150L, I think). Didn't come with a manual and looks about 30 y...
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posted by creffield
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by creffield

Engine crane

Hello all, Before I decide on lathe and mill, I will need to buy an engine crane. Need one in any case just to move the...
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posted by halgate
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by halgate

Need someone to copy item

I have some plastic shoe inserts that I'd like to copy, is there anyone in the UK who can make a mould of them and make...
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posted by w
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Need help with tubes?

Most of my small projects have used inch square tube, comes in approx 7 metre lengths and I cut and weld to match the j...
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posted by adrian
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by adrian

HSS vs TCT

Hi all, I've just started on Harold Halls 'Lathework - complete course'. I bought a set of TCT lathe tools from Chronos...
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posted by zedbert
26 comments posted 20yrs posted by zedbert

Anyone knowledgeable about BTH motors?

The saga with my Holbrook C10 continues and I'm beginning to accept that it must be the motor. It's a 3 speed motor rat...
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posted by nomail
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by nomail

motor help

Hi Guys, I hope you can help me. I've managed to get a hold of a compressor with a busted motor. I already have a motor...
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posted by goreds
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by goreds

Gas fire salvage

We had our old "open coal" gas fire replaced yesterday and I salvaged the fireproof material that formed the fire tray....
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posted by steve
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve

Finish inside a bore

I'm trying to machine a cylinder liner from a nice piece of 50mm cast iron bar from folkstone engineering. All done, bu...
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posted by steve
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve