⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Drawing Sun Prints - update

Hello all, Ref to my original post 7/10/03. Found explanation of the process in ME V60 Issue 1452 p232 viz: "Draughtsma...

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Jumper blast pipe?

Hello all, Reading ME V60 p450 Locomotive Memories, a correspondent mentions jumper blast-pipes. Can anyone tell me what...

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Plastic Sheetin

Hi there. can any of you guys recommend a good supplier of plastic sheet - approx 2mm thick, to be used as a covering fo...

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posted by rbeavan

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Chester Motor Connections

Hi, A friend is using some Chester stuff to modify his mill and I have volunteered to connect up the motor. Inside the...

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posted by thebears

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night classes

Hi Does anyone know of any schools or colleges in either Oxford or swindon areas that run model engineering night class...

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posted by jon.hutchings

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Fly press tools

I may be getting a fly-press. It has no tools with it. Does anyone have a good source for punches for fly-presses. I ne...

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posted by jbarnes

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The Allchine M.E. Traction Engine

I need some help. Can anybody tell me what the - 5/32" x 40 hole for bibcock - is? It is located on the right hand tend...

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posted by jline

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Chester Model B 3-in-1 lathe/mill opinions needed

I'm so close to purchasing one of these .. but there's not a great deal of info on the net ... is anyone using one .. an...

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posted by noreply

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Wanted: PC speakers

preferably with a sub-woofer Dave Sawdon 246120

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posted by nomail

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Wembley

Any one going to Wembley over Friday/the weekend? I'll be skulking around tomorrow pm. Charles

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posted by Wells_hall

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sheet metal ender

Hi has anybody any plans for a sheet metal bender so I can form 18 swg ali about 1metre wide. Tony

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posted by tony

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Sweet William Boiler

Anyone know a supplier for the boiler barrel tube (7inch od 1/8 wall copper) and/or the outer wrapper (12 in od 1/4 wall...

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posted by david.burrage

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How to get rid of Airy

May I suggest that no one replies to any of his postings and makes a conscience decision not to read them, so avoiding...

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posted by scolmor

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Coolant Pump

I have just acquired an old mains operated shower pump - would it be any good as a coolant pump for a lathe? Does coola...

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posted by steve

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Rubber and polystyrene glue

Sorry to spoil all the fun here chaps, but I was wondering if anyone had any experiance or ideas as to how I may stick...

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posted by ed

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