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''macc Model Engineers Supplies Ltd.''

Hello all, with reference to the above firm, does anyone know if the are now operating on a part time basis, and if so,...
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posted by redstar.24mjsb
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Wanted: Darex chuck

Has anyone got chucks for a Darex M3/M5 drill sharpener? Dave dave_sawdon at uk spot ibm spot com
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posted by nomail
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Motor start relay, Where to get one?

I have a Naerok belt and disk sander that has a split phase motor mounted in the base casting. The motor is fine but th...
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posted by free
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Guyson blasting cabinet improvements?

I wonder if anyone has any advice, or improvements to Guyson blasting equipment, or maybe its just me !! Despite renewi...
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posted by emimec
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Darex drill sharpeners

Does anyone have any experience of the Darex M3 or M5? Which is the most useful? Is it possible to get pieces on the sec...
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posted by nomail
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Where to buy cast iron blocks ?

Rather than buy castings for certain projects, especially the simpler tooing type stuff, I thought I'd just buy cast ir...
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posted by hywelmodeng
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Snapped alan key

Hi I have a Harrison M300 lathe in my garage. One of the feed gears ("X") does not engage. Trying to see if I could do...
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posted by bobsharp
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OT: Vehicular Odds & Sods

(Posted to stationary engine group and model engineering group) We will be clearing out a lock-up garage today, and the...
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posted by diesel
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Anyone have a Rapidor?

I have just invested in an old Rapidor power hacksaw (one that takes 14" blades), and it is basically sound except for...
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posted by oldnoccer
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Mini Lathe problem

This is my first lathe and I am just a beginner and have been playing with the lathe for a while. I found that when tak...
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posted by archie
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Brass rivets

Would anyone know the proper name of a type of round headed brass rivet with a spiral flute on it's shaft, the ones I u...
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posted by l.town
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1 1/2" W or BSF?

Anyone got 1.5" Whit or BSF taps/dies/die nuts (not Coventry chasers) cluttering their place up? I would happily swap f...
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posted by duttondock
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Aldi at Camberly

As you can't get stock checks done, I'm visiting the Aldi in Camberly tomorrow morning ( Friday ) to try and get an Ult...
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posted by jbarnes6
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Aldi returns

I had a pleasant surprise today when I took something back to Aldi on the basis that it was 'not fit for purpose'. The...
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posted by newsreader
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