⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Riveting

Hi Chaps, Could anybody offer any advice on riveting. I'm just starting a 5" gauge 'Dougal' 0-4-0 tnak loco. The buffer...

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posted by hattermadmark

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CNC Gear cutting?

As the first attempt to building up a set of change gears, has anyone used CNC techniques to produce the first set of (...

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posted by me

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Myford Super 7 Question

Can anyone tell me the bore of the 30T and 28T fibre wheels on the tumbler reverse lever please. -- Regards, John Steven...

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posted by john

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by john

Which TIG set

Does anyone have any advice on a good model TIG set. I only have single phase 240v at the minute and want to weld Ali so...

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posted by no.one

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Magazine & books storage - suggestions pls

Hello all, The time has finally arrived. I need to get my collection of books and magazines off of the garage floor and...

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posted by halgatenospam

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Wanted: some motor run capacitors

I'm finally starting to build a 240-415 rotary converter, has anyone got a selection of motor run caps that are surplus...

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posted by nomail

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by nomail

Hardening?

Hi All, Being unhappy with the state of the cross slide on my Myford ML7 coupled with my preference to work metric I de...

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posted by jg

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Lasercutting

Does anyone know of a fairly cheap place in the UK to have lasercutting done. I need it on 1.6mm 60xx Ali and the cut is...

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posted by james

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FS: Electronic components

A box of electronic components for sale. All are new unless otherwise stated. Open to offers. Located in Hampshire (M3...

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posted by john__smith__2004

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abbreviations

Can somebody post a list of the short abbreviations as used by news groups,or tell me where to go to get them (not where...

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posted by mauriceed1935

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Back plate for burnard chuck.

Hello, I need help in locating a source for the back plate for a 5" Burnard Chuck. The spindle nose thread is 1 1/2 x 8t...

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posted by perry3739

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CNC Home Build Again

In terms of positional feedback for X-Y, it occurs to me that a) Inkjet printers get thrown out when the ink runs out a...

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posted by steve.withnell

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by steve.withnell

precision cutting

Okay - I'm getting some ali extrusion profile delivered in a few weeks that is a 'U' shape and measures about 37mm x 20...

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posted by james

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by james

CNC Problem breaking end mills can anyone help?

Hi all group, having to come in through google as the news server I normally use now requires a password? Anyway, tryin...

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posted by adrian

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WTB: Electric Motor

Anyone got a surplus 3/4 or 1 HP 3 phase motor that needs a new home? Must be 2 pole (3000rpm) version, preferably foot...

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posted by Wells_hall

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