⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

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

26 comments posted 20yrs posted by newsreader

Another Clearout!

Must be catching this e-bay clearout business,I'm having one too. Probably the most relevant item for the NG is an SIP...

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posted by panuno95-ukrec

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by panuno95-ukrec

Help with a collection/delivery

Anyone in the Suffolk or London area heading to the West Country (Trowbridge) in the near future and could bring a small...

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posted by peter

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by peter

Maho table feed

I just got a Maho 700 milling machine, there does appear to be a drive problem with the feed gearbox, does anyone have...

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posted by davy

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Myford Dealer?

i have recently bought a myford lathe and have contacted the factory about its date of manufacture and who it was suppl...

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posted by bolmas.24czcb

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G H Thomas

Unfortunately, I cannot open Mr Foreman's posting. However, the appropriate article on tool holding fittings etc is cov...

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posted by norman

1 comments posted 20yrs posted by norman

George H. Thomas article

A friend would like to know where to find the article or whatever it is by G. H. Thomas, about clamping, This appears t...

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posted by davelf11

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by davelf11

New Lathe, motor quandry...

All, I have now aquired my Harrison, an L5 (4.5" X24") from 1950/51 judging from the serial number and apperance. It is...

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posted by small.planes.249qob

16 comments posted 20yrs posted by small.planes.249qob

Clementine

Does anyone here remember 'Clementine'? I'm sure she got her foot stuck in her eyebrow, but the songs on the web say dif...

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posted by nospam.nanteshoward

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam.nanteshoward

Quartering model loco wheels

Hi I am building a 5 inch gauge Simplex 0-6-0. The build book has nothing on quartering the wheels so I have a few qust...

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posted by mcole153

7 comments posted 20yrs posted by mcole153

MIG welders selection advice sought

Looking for a MIG welder rated about 150A; I need to be able to weld aluminium so the no-gas types are out. There seem...

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posted by aholeintheground

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Pinions and arbors with unhardened steel?

What life can be expected from a long-case clock if the pinions are made from unhardened steel, either mild steel which...

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posted by radio.ham

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by radio.ham

Wood Lathe

Hi, Has anyone here ever built their own (or someone elses) wood lathe? Michael

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posted by miQchaelQhQims

42 comments posted 20yrs posted by miQchaelQhQims

Has Chronos sold out to Clarke Tools?

I ordered some goods via mail-order and when they arrived, the sales "flier" was a Clarke's Tools one, and not a Chronos...

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posted by radio.ham

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Deckel or Alexandra tool and cutter grinder

Same as the Vertex model. Anyone have a set of instructions for use please? Wanted for own personal use. -- Regards, Jo...

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posted by john

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by john