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Electric Motor
I've just tested the electric motor off a grinder I've bought. It starts straight up and seems to run fine, but there i...
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1/8" BSP oxy-acetylene fittings
I need to adapt a Metco zinc spray gun to use standard welding hoses and hose check valves. It uses 1/8" BSP RH for oxy...
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Phosphour bronze
I'm helping a friend to sort out manufacturing some new oil pump skew gears for an oldish car. A key requirement is tha...
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Cutting metals
I've got a load of brass round bar that I'm cutting up for a project. Can I safely speed this process somewhat using an...
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Stirling Engine
A expect that this question has been asked many times. Could someone please point me in the direction of a good drawing...
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Arbor Press
Anyone know of a source for those cheap Chinese arbor presses? Looking for a 2 ton press on a small budget. I've seen t...
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Installing Chinese Mill/Drill
As a novice I'm finding the instructions a bit complicated. Can someone with more experience that I please explain the...
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Whats that machine called that...
Some years ago I saw a CNC machine cutting some aluminium parts. It used a wire as cutting element and the means of cut...
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Leigh-on-Sea to Donington?
Is anyone coming from in or around Leigh on Sea to Donington (or near to us) that could collect and bring over a couple...
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Stuart D10
Follow on from query about marine model steam engine: I am about to try to build a Stuart D10 engine and will buy the c...
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Deltic model
Posted to stationary engine and model engineering newsgroups http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/images/clen2.jpg Bay Ar...
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pcb development
Okay - I've made a first attempt at developing a PCB board. It didn't turn out as 'crisp' as I would have liked - can I...
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looking for a drill
I am looking for a drill like a Fobco 7/8. For drilling 4" holes with a hole saw into stainless steel I need a minimum...
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Linear Ways
I have some linear ways for sale. Would be ideal for a CNC machine, or other projects. They are pretty hefty items, the...
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