⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Ceramic immersion heating element

Okay - I'm looking for a small (200W to 300W) ceramic heating element to be used in a small andosing station mainly tho...

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posted by james

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Motorcycle Sump

Can anybody help me? I have recently purchased an 04 Kawasaki ZX10r engine to fit into my sidecar outfit. A new oil sum...

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posted by rogerlovelock

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Heidenhain DRO question

I've got an old Heidenhain DRO, LS500 scales and the simple low, flat display like a cassette deck on my Omnimil. The d...

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posted by timleech

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loss of an envoy

Just heard on the news that Fred Dibnah has died. He will be missed. Mark Rand RTFM

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posted by randm

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making gaskets

What's the best way to make paper gaskets for a 5 gauge loco or would you use liquid sealant?????

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posted by aocc47

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Gaskets for a 5" loco

Hi, I'm building a 5" gauge 0-4-0 loco, 'Dougal' which has a port block the full width between the frames. What sort of...

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posted by hattermadmark

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Kango Wolf Bench Grinder

I need some help. Does any know where I could purchase a plastic spark shield for a Kango Wolf bench Grinder? Simon K

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posted by simon.keymer

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fibre optic kit

Hi. I would like to know where i could buy a cheap fibre optic kit for decorating my xsmas scene. I'm looking for somet...

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posted by asio

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3mm Aluminium Plate and Hole saw

Okay - I'm trying to drill very accurate and clean holes in 3mm aluminium plate (606x) and am having a bit of a problem...

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posted by james

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0.5mm aluminium sheet

anyone know of a good cheap supplier in the UK/Edinburgh for the above?

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posted by james

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Drawing a scroll

Hello' Does anyone out there know how to draw a perfect scroll or spiral, like that in a 3 jaw chuck. We are talking Ca...

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posted by markgengine

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Slotting Head

Anyone got a redundant slotting head, ideally for a Victoria M0 mill but something that can be made to fit might suit. A...

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posted by Wells_hall

18 comments posted 21yrs posted by Wells_hall

Waterproof Bags

Hi I was wondering if there was a way in which i could make my own waterproof bag. It would look a bit like a donut, wi...

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posted by no

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Stepper Motor - Information required please

I have acquired a small surplus stepper motor and gearbox. I spoke to the makers of the gearbox (Weyer Bros Ltd), and t...

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posted by tonykoral

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Mill power feed.

I'm looking for some advice... The power feed on my Bridgeport clone mill has died... :-( What remains O.K. is the init...

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posted by jbarnes6

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