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Alexandra 3a Engraver Grease Recomendation

Just got myself an Alexandra 3a pantograph....this is the one that looks identical to the deckel gk-21....and is a 3d p...
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posted by aboard_epsilon
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Have the laws of Physics changed recently?

When I was a lad at school, we were taught that iron cores in AC applications were lossy and so were made from laminati...
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posted by bob.minchin
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Everede boring bars

Hi all, Just read an article in Machinist's Workshop about making a boring bar using triangular bits as shown on Evered...
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Taylor Lathe?

I have been told about an unidentified machine for sale which sounds like a lathe (about 4feet long and thin, with a ch...
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posted by facade
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Portland, USA Trip

We recently spent a long weekend in Portland, Indiana to see the large engine and tractor show which is the largest in...
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posted by diesel
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Miniature steam calliope??

--Am thinking of applications for Basic Stamp for a class I just finished. Am currently working on a tap-dancing pneuma...
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posted by steamer
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Brunel's Great Eastern

BBC2 9pm tonight. Bill Derby
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posted by howkers
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carbon/graphite rod ?

It seems to be recommended that carbon or graphite rod is used for Sterling engine pistons, I have searched the web as...
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posted by mh007b7781
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Right hoot

Have a look at http://www.allmax.com/MILT/ Seems this site has got the cousins up in arms already. Was this you Nigel?...
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posted by john
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Poly V sheave details

Hi All, I have been volunteered to cut a set of poly V grooves on a shaft for someone. I think it is for use with J ser...
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posted by bob.minchin
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Collet Identity

Ok chaps, what looks just like a 5C collet but with a 12tpi thread on the outside at the rear? Same size and everything...
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posted by wells_hall
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Abwood vice handle

Gentlemen Just a long shot, would anybody have a spare Abwood machine vice handle for sale, for a 5/8in square shaft, l...
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posted by christopher
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star delta and inverters

This is a question more for the industry rather than the hobbyist but I thought I try anyway I have 3 phase 5 hp fan on...
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posted by andrew.bishop66
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A little Engineering History

Gentlemen, a friend has just sent me this link: http://www.hurley-pugh.co.uk/hpechome.html As a study in British Engine...
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posted by nigele
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Newbie reamer questions (longish)

Hello everyone, You've all been very helpful answering my few questions in the past, so I hope you don't mind me taxing...
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posted by blankety
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