⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

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Source for Model Engineer taps and dies

Sorry, I know this is a bit of an old chestnut, but I'd appreciate som advice. I want to buy a comprehensive set of ME...
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posted by Myford.Matt.27o70b
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Expansion

What is the expansion on a 20 foot bar of mild steel with a rise of 1 deg, F
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posted by me
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Nice lathe

6276668512 Title: HOLTZAPFFEL Antique Ornamental Wood Turning Tool LATHE Any bets on what it goes for ? I think the las...
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posted by john
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by john

Single cylinder 4-stroke petrol engine

I've got a cunning project in mind regarding internal combustion engines, but don't want to wade right in with a comple...
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posted by creffield
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by creffield

IC Engine ingition systems

Hi Chaps, I am building a half scale hit & miss stationary engine (a Sparta/Jaeger/Hercules Economy) and have got to th...
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posted by mark.howard10
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Adcock & Shipley

When did Adcock & Shipley stop building Bridgeports in the UK, and does anyone know if they followed the same numbering...
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posted by panuno95-ukrec
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by panuno95-ukrec

3" Scale Clayton Wagon ... any info please?

At Drewatt Neattes Auction on April 4th I purchased the 3" inch scale Clayton Wagon. Lot 337. Unfortunately the auction...
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posted by ieb
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by ieb

Fine PB gauze

Gentlemen, Can anyone direct me to a source of fine copper, PB or other non-ferrous gauze for use as a water filter. Th...
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posted by newsreader
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by newsreader

Toolpost questions

I want to find a good Q-C toolpost for my Holbrook C10; the choice seems to be between Dickson, Multifix, some Chinese...
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posted by nomail
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by nomail

Lightweight X Y table ?

I've just done some precision drilling (at least it's precision for me!), and what I really needed is one of those XY c...
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posted by malcolm_stewart
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What is this called?

Hi, I'm looking for a 'thing' that has a wood screw on one end, and a machine screw/bolt thread on the other. Does anyon...
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posted by michaeqlqhqiqmqqsqq
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Lister carb spare needed

For a Lister model A I need to replace one with a stripped thread , the petrol overflow thing, that screws into the bas...
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posted by mcole153
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4" stainless or aluminium tubing

Anyone know where I could get hold of some of this - it's for a car air intake system, so doesn't have to be seamless or...
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posted by creffield
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