⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Hydraulic ram

Where can I buy a double acting 5" diameter ram with about an 8" stroke? I'd also like a 3HP single phase powerpack. Any...

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posted by rob

8 comments posted 20yrs posted by rob

Recommend sources for DC motors

Anyone recommend a company that supplies surplus DC motors in the 1.5 to 2 HP range, 250V or so? TIA

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posted by see

35 comments posted 20yrs posted by see

Rattly J-head & Wimpy Converter

Sorry, this is a bit longish? My Bridgy has a rattly head. Its not a Vari-speed, just the common or garden variety J-he...

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posted by panuno95-ukrec

11 comments posted 20yrs posted by panuno95-ukrec

Pickling Strength

I have just aquired a bottle of sulphuric acid which will probably get used for making pickling solutions. It is an ind...

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posted by kevin.newsgroups

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by kevin.newsgroups

Germany trip

Trying to get a trip up to Germany for the world cup on a charter flight. http://tinyurl.com/ja46n Anyone interested ?...

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posted by john

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by john

Centec

I have a Centec Automill which I could be tempted to sell if a decent offer was made. However, this is really a product...

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posted by emimec

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by emimec

compass

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post. I will remove some of the remaining oil and compare it with those suggested....

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posted by rack2000

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by rack2000

ball turning tools ?

hi all i'm looking to buy a ball turning tool . but never having see one before ,i'm puzzled in how they work ! the one...

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posted by willowkevin.293l0c

11 comments posted 20yrs posted by willowkevin.293l0c

Flaring 22mm pipe

I need to put single lip flares on the end of several lengths of 22mm pipe. All the pipe flaring kits I've seen only go...

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posted by andrew

14 comments posted 20yrs posted by andrew

Phase Converter/Bridgeport Wiring Help

I've just taken delivery of a Transwave phase converter and need some advice befoe attempting to connect it to the Brid...

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posted by panuno95-ukrec

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by panuno95-ukrec

DC Motor/Generator help - where to go

Folks, I have this cunning AC-motor drives DC generator, drives DC motor arrangement on a lathe I am restoring and I th...

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posted by oldnoccer at btinternet.com

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by oldnoccer at btinternet.com

blue flash on reverse S&B Lathe

Hi Lads abd lassies, taken delivery sabel lathe this is fitted with a dewhurst switch at the rear of headstock, operati...

3 comments posted 20yrs

posted by returntosender

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by returntosender

Centec 2A

I'm looking for a Centec 2A with vertical attachment - anyone looking t sell? I've tried the web and drawn a blank. Che...

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posted by Myford.Matt.28yhob

35 comments posted 20yrs posted by Myford.Matt.28yhob

Painless way to Black alluminium

Hi, The question is more or less as per the title : is there a painless way to blacken alluminium (6082) which doesn't...

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posted by reply_to_group_not_me

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by reply_to_group_not_me

Large diameter cast iron

I need to make some cast iron clutch linings. Anyone know of a source of 8 1/2" diameter cast iron bar - I only need tw...

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posted by charles.ping

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by charles.ping