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New project- CNC

I shall be starting to collect items for a new project soon. I want to make a CNC XY table to use in conjunction with m...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bob.minchin
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by bob.minchin

Calling Richard Harwood

Hi Richard, I have not heard from you since sending pictures of the AC motor that might suit your needs. Did you get my...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bob.minchin
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by bob.minchin

Elliot drills any good ?

I'm replacing my meddings pillar drill with a small bench drill for my little jobs, and I'm thinking of buying an old E...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jbarnes
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jbarnes

Acme screwed rod?

Does anyone know a source for small quantities of acme screwed rod, or similar? About 6-10 mm dia, for use with stepper...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by zenadsl6186
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Hobbymat Universal Lathe.

Good evening. A friend of mine owns a Hobbymat Universal Lathe and wishes to buy a face plate, four jaw chuck and a set...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mbronan
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by mbronan

bca jig borer

hi everybody, i wonder if anyone can help me trace a manual for a bca mk2 from the 1950s or 60s any help much appreciate...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by john0.valks
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by john0.valks

Rotary Vacuum pump repair

I've got a two stage rotary vane vacuum pump with some fine pitting in the bore and on the flats sides that the vanes r...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by none
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by none

Recommendations for greasing gears

In the process of fitting the vertical attachment to my Sturdimill, I note that the manual doesn't show any lubrication...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by a_hole_in_the_ground
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by a_hole_in_the_ground

Where to buy stainless-steel mesh?

Can anyone point me in the direction of a supplier of stainless-steel mesh? I only need a small amount, say 3 sq. ft.,...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by steveo40uk
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by steveo40uk

Bridgeport Quill Master

Hello everybody, if anyone is interested I have placed one of the above for auction on E-Bay ( 3834520450 ), my R8 is s...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Lofty76
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by Lofty76

Eagle Surface Grinder

Can anybody tell me what sized motor is normally fitted to an Eagle surface grinder? I'd guess that it's about 3/4 - 1H...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by wells_hall
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by wells_hall

Rust removal tip

While holidaying in Scotland, came across a pair of very rusty needle nosed pliers on the beach. I decided to try out a...
17 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tony
17 comments posted 22yrs posted by tony

Supplier Suggetion

I'm not a model engineer but do a bit of metal bashing to support my hobby and used to get tools etc from (as I recall)...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by brian.reay
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by brian.reay

Pickling Brass

Just silver soldering a lot of brass parts together. Will be finished in a hour or so. Need to remove the flux tonight...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tcgb
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by tcgb