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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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posted by Kevin.Steele
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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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posted by andrew
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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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posted by wells_hall
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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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posted by john
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by john

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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posted by steve.withnell
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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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posted by steve.withnell
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by steve.withnell

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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posted by diesel
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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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posted by wmj
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by wmj

Deltic model

Posted to stationary engine and model engineering newsgroups http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/images/clen2.jpg Bay Ar...
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posted by diesel
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by diesel

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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posted by james
18 comments posted 22yrs posted by james

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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posted by jbarnes6
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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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posted by Kevin.Steele
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Transformer Oil

Currently we have six people after the oil, possibly seven. John S and Tim Leech will get theirs delivered Thursday on...
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posted by prepair
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