⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

3 Phase Motor Anyone?

Anyone got a foot mounted 3 phase motor in the 1.5-3HP territory needing a home. 4 pole, (1450 rpm-ish) Thanks Charles

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posted by charles

6 comments posted 14yrs posted by charles

Source of 1" paper tape?

Anyone know of a UK source of 1" paper tape - the 8 hole punch tape variety? I have managed to resurrect a paper tape p...

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posted by andrew

15 comments posted 14yrs posted by andrew

Way wiper felt - UK source?

Can anyone point me at a source of such, *not* already cut to fit a Myford or similar? My requirements aren't likely to...

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posted by hopefuldave_NOSPAM_

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"Alochrome" / Iridite etc for Aluminium

In the past, when I needed to paint aluminium, was sometimes able to get it either "alochromed" or "iridited" (not sure...

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posted by seewebsiteinv

3 comments posted 14yrs posted by seewebsiteinv

other newsgroups

I have an elderly pal who has worked as a mechanical engineer all his life. He has bought a computer, and I thought it...

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posted by bill

11 comments posted 14yrs posted by bill

1975 ME Article

I've hit a gap in my mag collection, I've got 1971 but then nothing till 1976, so you can guess ... the article I'm loo...

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posted by lester

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OMRON AC Servo Motor

I have aquired an Omron 230v 400w AC Servo Motor. It looks brand new but how can I test it to see if it is a runner? I...

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posted by poundeater

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Chuffed as chips ! Wire EDM

Today I'm walking around with a silly grin on my face and chuckling! I have finally ironed out most of the wrinkles fro...

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posted by andrew

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Dental resin or similar

Does anyone know where to get dental resin or similar fine, hard, filler, please? I've found a few items on eBay such a...

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posted by news

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Cant stop laughing-- slightly off topic

http://www.nulon.com.au/products/Aerosols/Start_Ya_Bastard_Instant_Engine_Starter/#.T1SvcN8Zmw4

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posted by emimec.19

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The cost of parting insert holders

Recovering from palpitations having priced a replacement Sandvik parting insert holder having had a minor prang on the...

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posted by andrew

10 comments posted 14yrs posted by andrew

Cheap heavy stuff?

I'm looking for a few kilos of very dense filler for the cast base of a vibration measuring machine (a sort of wheel ba...

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posted by zenadsl6186

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Fine ceramic tube

Does anyone have, or know of a source, for fine bore ceramic tube in small quantities? I only need a few inches. It's f...

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posted by andrew

12 comments posted 14yrs posted by andrew

Transwave rotary phase converter

I'm having a bit of a spring clean, so I've put a few things on eBay including this Transwave rotary converter if anyon...

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posted by andrew

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Information about a Samco-V inverter

I've been given a Samco-V VVF SVS 352 inverter that I want to use to drive a lathe, but I've had no luck in finding a u...

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posted by binswood

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