⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Myford Super 7

Hi, A friend of mine has got hold of a super 7 ( without tailstock ) and is looking for a manual or any other info. Can...

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posted by markgengine

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Stuck for 1/4 BSF bolts

Hi guys, anyone in or around S.Yorks got any 1/2", 1/4 BSF bolts... I need 3!!! and can't find anyone local that doesn't...

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posted by jenesisjoules

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Scale model discussion forum

Scale model discussion forum for Trains, Aircraft, Automobiles, Ships, Model Rocketry and anything related to the small...

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posted by news

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240-415 Volt Transformers

Hi I'm thinking of making a 3 phase converter to using an auto transformer to step up the voltage. The Jim Cox book on...

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posted by Wells_hall

12 comments posted 22yrs posted by Wells_hall

Leather washers

Does anyone have experience of manufacturing leather cup washers? I am refurbishing a small hydraulic jack which, apart...

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posted by mike

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Stirling Engine Manual Volume1

I am interested in Stirling Engines, and have been after a copy of the Stirling Engine Manual Volume1 which is out of p...

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posted by jbarnes

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Remagnetising a magnet.

I have a supposedly strong magnet, probably alnico, that has been stored without its keeper, so all the magnetism has f...

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posted by facade

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FS: Clarkson collets chuck

I have a small Clarkson autolock chuck on a 30Int shank which is surplus to requirements. Excellent condition, in origi...

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posted by mike.crossfield

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electric driven car

Hi all, I am just starting to make a small battery driven car that my children could drive around in. 12 volt motor fro...

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posted by alandav

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Unknown Milling Machine

Can anyone help identify this milling machine? http://81.155.58.47/mill2.jpg http://81.155.58.47/mill3.jpg http://81.15...

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posted by steve

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Obscene Photograph

How absolutely horrid! I was lucky that I had been warned and had a large bucket handy, it was most necessary! Cheers Br...

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posted by brian

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Help: A45 Northampton to meet fellow model engineer?

Hello all, Need to meet up with a fellow model engineer on the A45 Northampton. I will be coming from Norfolk on the A4...

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posted by halgatenospam

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What is this model?

Help can anyone identify this model? http://www.mjp.co.uk/model%20aircraft/fkw/index.html Best Regards, Martin www.mjp.c...

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posted by martin

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Bean time...

Overheard recently: Gareth Evans gets on a train and sits down next to a man who has just taken a book out of a bag. Ga...

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posted by thomas

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Help making a set of felt punch tools?

I've subscribed here to ask if there are any machinists who could manufacture for me a set of simple punches for punchi...

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posted by michaelspam

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