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Lathe & Mill update

firstly thanks to everyone who answered my question second last Friday I went up to Chester Machine Tools I had a good...
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posted by nick
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Electric Motor Required

Hi, I am building a 4m long model submarine and need a motor to turn the prop. It has to be a large high torque, motor,...
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posted by michaelQhims
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ME Exhibitions?

Are there any exhibitions coming up soon? Somewhere I can see some mills, lathes, bandsaws and so on from different manu...
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posted by zenadsl6186
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FS: Axminster morticer

I have for sale an Axminster Perform morticing machine. Bought about a year ago for a project which didn't materialise...
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posted by N.Billingham
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Depth micrometer usage

Some help please. I'm trying to use a depth micrometer to establish the register of the groundglass focusing screen in...
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posted by malcolm_stewart
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Milling Vice for VMC

Hi, I'm in the process of buying a VMC mill from Warco and I'm trying to decide between the various types and sizes of...
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posted by mangled_us
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New Hobby

I seem to remember that, a while ago, I decided to take up model engineering. I had dreams of all sorts of working mode...
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posted by kevin.newsgroups
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Home at Last

Well, I got my Jones & Shioman 540 grinder into the workshop this week, after a lot of planning. I have lost count of t...
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posted by kevin.newsgroups
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Modelling Foam

Hi, I need some closed cell modelling foam, but can't find anyone that sells it. Does anyone know of a place in the midl...
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posted by michaelQhims
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Import Quality

Over the last week have I had a quick course in finding out about grinding techniques and finishes, the hard way A job...
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posted by john
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denford orac

I have acquired a Denford Orac. However every time I power it up or use the reset, the menu appears on the screen and t...
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posted by rsss.1tb2cb
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Where can I mill and turn?

I thought I'd ask you fellahs for a bit of advice. I'm currently restoring a 1969 BSA (B44VS for those interested) but...
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posted by antony.adshead
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Left hand taps, dies

I would like to be able to make this sort of thing: http://www.adjustableclamp.com/handcat1.htm The essence is a thread...
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posted by bugbear
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Tinplate

OT I know - I apologise, but thought someone here might be able to help. Does anyone know please where I could get small...
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posted by pj_cross
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'Brass' v 'Cycle' thread standards

I have a Presto tap marked '5/16" BRASS 26TPI' 5/16" Cycle thread (which is what I want to make a nut for) is also 26TP...
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posted by freeserve
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by freeserve