⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Hand grip moulding plastic

I need to mould a pair of plastic handles to form a handgrip. Being somewhat short in the limb department, I often need...

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posted by david

20 comments posted 14yrs posted by david

Heenan Froude Dynamometer

Anyone have or know of a Heenan Froude DPX 0 for sale? All conditions considered. Thanks Charles

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posted by charles

8 comments posted 14yrs posted by charles

Well I never !!!

Must be a sign of the times, or everyone is on holiday......... A Bridgeport slotter just ended on eBay, unsold, with n...

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posted by emimec.19

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Facebook groups

Having been dragged into the 21st century by my kids, I've got facebook and twitter running, so are there any useful gro...

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posted by lester

11 comments posted 14yrs posted by lester

OT - Beating the crypto laws?

Off Topic - sorry - I can't remember who it was, but someone who posts to this NG was engaged in a project to circumven...

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posted by no.spam

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Shaver sockets

Can you get adapters, or socket strips, for shaver sockets? I can't seem to find any I have a single socket in my bathr...

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posted by zenadsl6186

29 comments posted 14yrs posted by zenadsl6186

City Sprint are criminals

City Sprint are criminals They pay lowest rates and still take tons of money out of your wages. That is why they can af...

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posted by support

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Spindle?

looking for a spindle+motor, about 300-400 watts, high speed, preferably with an ER end - anyone have experience with an...

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posted by zenadsl6186

7 comments posted 14yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Metal section

I'm looking for something with a section like this: _____ | \ | \ |________\ so I can build a slide like this: | \ ____...

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posted by zenadsl6186

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Heavy duty small lathe

I'm looking for a small (say 2"+ swing) but very tough lathe which can whup through those extra-difficult materials like...

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posted by zenadsl6186

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Seeking inspiration!

I'm kicking around ideas for a CNC conversion to my 6 x 26 knee mill. I want to retain the hand wheels for manual use a...

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posted by bob.minchinREMOVE

2 comments posted 14yrs posted by bob.minchinREMOVE

Sharpening Machine Mortice Chisels

Has anyone a cunning plan for sharpening the hollow chisel part of a machine mortice chisel? The inner shape is basical...

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posted by andrew

6 comments posted 14yrs posted by andrew

Dismantle Hoover motor (Filing machine)

Hello all, The one that came with my Excel table top filing machine. I'm stripping the machine as it's plastered with p...

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posted by OuBallie.5f33cn

2 comments posted 14yrs posted by OuBallie.5f33cn

Duplex Tool Post Grinder

I've got a Duplex D27 toolpost grinder. The surface finish from it is far f= rom perfect - I suspect that the bearings...

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posted by charles

5 comments posted 14yrs posted by charles

Bulk model Railway Axle Requirement

I'm looking for someone who might give me a quote to supply 1000 axles for S scale rolling stock wheels for the S Scale...

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posted by Jim Guthrie

4 comments posted 14yrs posted by Jim Guthrie