⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

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BW Electronics DRO`s

I am looking at putting a dro on a centre lathe.As you all know,one of the problems with these on a lathe is keeping th...
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posted by mark
22 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark

Ping John Stevenson

One to warm the cockles of your heart mate: http://img.dailymail.co.uk/video/2006/robin1.wmv Enjoy...
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posted by nigele
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by nigele

Multi-rib (Poly V) technical design notes

Found this: http://www.contitech.de/ct/contitech/themen/produkte/antriebsriemen/industrie/pr_krr_multirib_e.html Techin...
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posted by steve
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve

wiring help for a clarke phase inverter !

hello ive just bought a 5hp phase converter made by clarke . i aim t run a 3hp motor from this , but my lathes got a 5...
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posted by willowkevin.289c4b
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by willowkevin.289c4b

odd size bearing help

taper roller bearing 48 od 25 id width not important as long as over 13 mm any suggestions I know this is not a standard...
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posted by andrew
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by andrew

OT Speedo

This is a bit OT, but I know there are a good few people on this group into cars. I've just bought a Golf GTI, a Mk2 -t...
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posted by kevin.newsgroups
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by kevin.newsgroups

The joys of turning copper

I got two pairs of extra arms for my spot welder off ebay - both Clarkes and from the same source, and needed to turn t...
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posted by andrew
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by andrew

Myford website down

Myford's (never very useful) website has been down for at least fortnight. Not a sign of anything sinister I hope - any...
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posted by Myford.Matt.287skb
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by Myford.Matt.287skb

Aluminium brazing?

Hi, Has anyone got an experience of this type of Aluminium brazing kit please? (eBay auction no. 7619722894)......
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posted by mark.gauntlett
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark.gauntlett

Help with dividing plates

I am looking for a 60 hole 5.5 inch dividing plate to go on the tail end of my lathe spindle - that was the original de...
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posted by oldnoccer
30 comments posted 20yrs posted by oldnoccer

Looking for Bridgeport?

Keep an eye on www.ppbid.com Online auction,Hanley Tooling,starts 25/05/06.Eight Bridgeports. regards,Mark.
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posted by mark
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark

Exhaust gasket material

Putting the big generator back together now I've got my soundproofing sorted, and find that the exhaust flange gaskets...
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posted by andrew
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by andrew

Adhesive for brake lining

On a much-loved twin-tub washing machine the brake lining on the spin drier side is detaching from its metal band. The...
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posted by GravityArm
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by GravityArm

harrison 140 screwcutting gbox

Hello All, I'm hoping that there might be someone familiar with the metric ( 3 rotary selector knob) norton gearbox on...
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posted by ta_gilpin
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by ta_gilpin