⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

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WANTED. EMCO / BOXFORD CNC LATHE

HI Has anyone got a boxford, emco, denford cnc lathe for sale? if so please contact me with details of machine, pictures...
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posted by jakengineering
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Identifying low melting point alloys.

I have been toying with the idea of doing some small-ish castings recently. I have built my furnace (charcoal fired), w...
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posted by news
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Supplier of white metal

I need a small bit of white metal. Any model engineering suppliers in the UK do this? Other sources? Thanks, Philip
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posted by philipleith
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New Rotary Engine Model

http://www.terra.es/personal/sanchezv/
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posted by nomorespam
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Looking for help with a Kerry 11" AG mark 3 Lathe

I've purchased a mk 3 kerry lathe recently that was missing some parts of its geartrain. specifically the tumbler rever...
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posted by nathan.griff
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FA Great mobile CB with 300 watt amplifier

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posted by aiyr.r.bean
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FA CB Linear

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posted by aiyr.r.bean
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Warco VMC milling machine (ajustment)

Hi What is the correct method to adjust backlash on the above machine. On the Y table it is about 15 thou but on the X i...
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posted by aocc47
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Contacting Lester Caine

Any one know how I can do this as emails keep bouncing Thanks andrew
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posted by andrew
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How do electronic calipers work

I can get my head round optical encoders but how do the cheep Chinese callipers work having taken a few apart to clean...
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posted by andrew
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Aluminium rod and tube wanted.

Hi, I'm building a model aeroplane and require some 3/4 inch O/D aluminium tube with an I/D of 5/8 inch. Two pieces are...
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posted by mbronanATfreeukDOTcom
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vice plans

Has anyone got plans for a small toolmakers vice to put on my surface grinder. this vice has to have the jaw clamp bolt...
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posted by aboard_epsilon
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smoke oil

Does anyone know what the oil distillate is, as used in a smoke generator for models? (The smoke is generated by a smal...
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posted by alan_marshall
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Sad News

Sad to have to report the death of Tommy Bartlett, a long time member of SM&EE who died recently at the age of 99. Tomm...
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posted by andrew
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Converting BT30 to QC30

I have an idea there was some discussion touching on this a while ago (Andrew?), but can't find it by looking back. I'v...
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posted by duttondock
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by duttondock