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CNC conversion project

I am in the throws of planning the best way to convert my Myford VMC Mill to CNC, specifically the fitting of ballscrew...
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posted by bob.minchinREMOVE
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by bob.minchinREMOVE

Coin metal

Out of interest does anyone know the metal used for 2p coins? A friend wanted a double headed 2p coin - don't ask why!...
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posted by doug.ball
25 comments posted 15yrs posted by doug.ball

Myford Closing Sale

I have just learned with great sadness that Myford has ceased trading. Assessors are looking at the company to see what...
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posted by n.billingham
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by n.billingham

HP7035B - mechanical considerations

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richards_internet/TEMPORARY/HP7035B.htm Would you just buy another round bar for the x-axi...
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posted by nowt
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by nowt

Bonds o Euston Rd 3 1/2" Royal Scot

Hi All Some 15 years ago I acquired what I now know is a 3 1/2" Royal Scot designed by Henry Greenly for Bonds o Euston...
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posted by rogerp_at_gpamail_dot_co_dot_u
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by rogerp_at_gpamail_dot_co_dot_u

Stuart 10 mishap

Hi all I'm in need of a Stuart 10 standard/trunk guide casting. I had a slight disaster when machining the cylinder fla...
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posted by news
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Hydraulic Power Pack

Not really model engineering, but I'm hopeful that someone hereabouts can help. A chum has a Modular Hydraulic Systems...
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posted by arthurmitchell
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by arthurmitchell

Parkerising anyone?

Anyone tried Parkerizing steel parts? I've a few mechanical bits I've re-made on my 60 ton press, and rather than leave...
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posted by andrew
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by andrew

victoria mill help please

i just picked up a victoria horizontal mill CHEAP, but i dont know a thing about it. Can anyone tell me where i can find...
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posted by deathcloud88
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by deathcloud88

GRAVOGRAPH

I have aquired an old Gravograph engraving machien and I am unable to identify the model. It appears to be made by Troy...
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posted by jjquirke
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by jjquirke

Erickson Boring heads

I have put 2 Erickson boring heads on EBay, however, if anyone from the group wants them, let me know and I'll pull them...
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posted by emimec.19
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by emimec.19

Weight of a 11" Harrison lathe

My neighbour has a friend that is looking at an 11" Harrison lathe short bed version and was wanting to find out the we...
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posted by djb
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by djb

Long storage boxes

Is there a plastic storage box available longer than 750mm inside length? I can get a 22L Really Usfull Box that is 750...
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posted by nowt
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by nowt

Threads which don't "overhaul"

I'm probably showing my ignorance here but I seem to recall being taught 40 years ago that some threads inherently will...
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posted by nomail
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by nomail