⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Model Locomotive Wheels

Hi, Are there any standards in use for the design of wheel profiles for model locomotives in the UK? Here in France the...

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posted by russell

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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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