⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

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OT - Any Windows 98 experts here?

Hi all, Apologies for the off-topic post, but I know this list is populated with many computer experts - I need some he...
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posted by pat
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XP: Source for small Brass cabinet/box hinges

Posted to: uk.rec.waterways, uk.rec.models.engineering, uk.rec.engines.stationary I'm trying to repair an old laborator...
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posted by prepair
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Tesla Turbine

I'm trying to get hold of a copy of the "Tesla Turbine" book. It's been out of print for some time. TEE publishing have...
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posted by martin
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Suggest an ambitious project?

I've just joined an evening course to sharpen my mechanical engineering skill on the lathe, miller, drill etc. Anyone g...
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posted by jmc
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Clear Perspex Tube

Hi all, I am trying to source some 3/4" OD Perspex tube or solid bar. It is for a sight glass of a drip feed oiler I am...
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posted by anton_600
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Herbert No 1 Saftap

Hello all, Picked this up at a car boot sale this morning amongst other goodies. It's on a 1 Morse taper, clean not rus...
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F.S Medium sized Lathe c/w Variable speed control

Hello all. To make way for other projects, I have a Lathe for sale. It's just the ideal size for a model engineer! It's...
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Myford manual

Some weeks ago I saw a link to a site that explained the setting up of an ML7. The post has gone from my computer. Can...
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Viruses seem heavy tonight

Keep your defensive shields in good order there's a lot of it about. Bill
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posted by howkers
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Myford apron handwheel

I have seen a myford with a graduated handwheel on the apron, I cannot see it as a myford part, any ideas who makes them...
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posted by nospam
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Angle grinder man

Check out this: http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/europe/09/18/offbeat.angle.grinder.reut/index.html and http://www.anglegri...
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posted by tony
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by tony

Cutting thin sheet material

I'm looking for a good saw to cut thin (1.5mm Al, 3mm plastic) sheet materials. I've found the Proxxon FKS/E mini table...
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3 to 1 Bungee Cord

Hi all, I'm trying to find a distributor for bungee cord that has the capacity to stretch up to 3 times its length. US...
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posted by gollum57
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Powermax VFD?

Gents Could one of you experts help me out with this one? I have come across what I assume is a small VFD along with so...
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posted by triumphroadster1948
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Lion Locomotive

Does anyone know of a recently finished 5"G Lion in the midlands area.
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posted by helenlv
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