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Hi modell engineers, a few questions from germany, what does it mean 1. crs 2. csk 3. pcd 4. cts thanks and regards Hns
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posted by hans.landstorfer
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Three Phase Converters

I need to run a 7.5HP three phase lathe off a single phase supply. Has anyone brought/used a phase convertor in that po...
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posted by stephen
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Foundary Sand

Where can I buy foundary sand in Lancashire? I heard there was a source out at Colne but can't track it down. Regards St...
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posted by steve.withnell
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Dodgem Cars

Well off topic, but someone might know, or point me in the right direction. What voltage did fairground dodgems use? I a...
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posted by facade
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need help?

Scale model discussion forum for Trains, Air Craft, Automobiles, Ships, Model Rocketry and anything related to the smal...
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posted by news
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Chester's

Hi. Is there any other outlet for me to purchase a 920 lathe other than Chester's. I've been trying to order one for qu...
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posted by john.worthington1
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by john.worthington1

Discovery channel

Just a heads up tonight on Discovery 20.00 is Mark Williams on the Rails Documentary series in which comedy actor Mark...
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posted by john
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Chippendale TV programme - blacksmith sequence

Hello all, Watched the BBC programme about Thomas Chippendale last night. Brilliant designer, lousy accountant. But wha...
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posted by halgate
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withdrawl method, ain't got no rhythm

I went and had a look at a lathe today, with the view to replacing both my lathes with one. looked nice'n'heavy.. I did...
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posted by richard
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by richard

Aluminium supply

need Aluminium supply of 40mm ish * 10mm ish and 15 * 15 mm bar by post pay by credit card or pay pal any suggestions le...
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posted by andrew
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by andrew

Nanotechnology?

If we wanted to have a go in this potentially new and exciting area of mechanical production, how would we go about pro...
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posted by airy.r.bean
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Steam whistle codes

Hello all, Trying to find a list of steam loco whistle codes. Google pulled up Indian Railway site and not much else. A...
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Radial drill, & things for sale

I collected the little Arboga radial arm drill a couple of days ago, tonight helped my dinner down by using it to drill...
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posted by timleech
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