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more blatant commericalism

OK the search for more horizontal surfaces goes on and some toys will have to go to make room for more avarice Here's a...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by andrew
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by andrew

Internally Splined Broached Shaft

Is there anyone here who has the capabilities to do an 8 inch long ,1 and 3/8 internal, 6 splined broached shaft...thes...
18 comments posted 21yrs
posted by aboard_epsilon
18 comments posted 21yrs posted by aboard_epsilon

Surplus stepper motors in UK

Anyone know of a supplier of surplus stepper motors in the uk. 300+ oz holding torque 5v @ couple amps ish. Thanks. John...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Reeferjon
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by Reeferjon

Harrison L5A

l have a Harrison L5A which has a spindle bore of 1.1/4in which will not take the draw bar for 5c collet this being 1.3/...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kenneth.widdall
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by kenneth.widdall

Another mill question

While scanning ebay I notice that Chester are selling a "Commodore" mill but it does not yet appear on their website. I...
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posted by simon.smith1
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by simon.smith1

McMaster-Car Equivalent in UK

As per the title do we have an equivalent to McMaster Car in UK. Thanks. John.
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posted by Reeferjon
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by Reeferjon

Tyzack "ZYTO" lathe

I have just been given one of these, complete with motor and layshaft. It seems to be mostly complete with change wheel...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by aiyr.r.bean
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by aiyr.r.bean

fine/coarse threads question

When do you use a fine thread? Why? Afaict there is no real strength or accurate placement difference as long as more t...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by zenadsl6186
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by zenadsl6186

rake/clearance table

Anyone know of a table of recommmended tool rakes and clearances for hhs and carbide tools in brass, ali, cast, EN8, st...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by zenadsl6186
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Fobi screwdriver bits

Hi Dose anybody know were you can buy Fobi screwdriver bits Thank you. Ken
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kenneth.widdall
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by kenneth.widdall

Vacuum Tables

I'm considering making a smallish vacuum hold down table for light weight engraving (pcb's infact) and would welcome th...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by andrew
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by andrew

Delrin fluff and what to do with it

After milling quite a stack of parts out of a 4kg Sheet of Delrin, I still have 3kg of Delrin left over, only now it is...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mm
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by mm

Chuck Backplate reprise

Um.. Problem : I have a Beurnerd 6" chuck which came with 4 off M10 cap screws that seemed to be intended to screw it t...
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posted by mangled_us
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by mangled_us

Daft question time.

Evening all, Work has resumed on my Allchin traction engine. Estimated completion has slipped to April 2024, so no real...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nigele
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by nigele