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Recreating History

As model engineers, we are recreating history in reproducing miniature versions of steam engines, stationary engines an...
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posted by me
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Help on Harrison Mill operation or Electrics.

I am having fun with a Harrison Mill, it has an Autocycle position on it. Now I am expecting it to go to the end and re...
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posted by adrian
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Sealing a smokebox

Can anyone suggest a good way of sealing the gaps in a smokebox where the varioius pipes etc enter? Don`t like the idea...
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posted by geoff.smith1
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Nylon Rod?

Where can I get Nylon rod in various diameters up to about 3"?
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posted by me
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Myford ML7 Headstock V Belt size

I've just bought an old Myford ML7 Lathe - however it didn't come with the headstock V belt - My best guess is that it...
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posted by steve
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Starrett micrometer

I have a 75 to 100mm mic. that requires adjusting to read correctly. There is no screw in the end of the anvil. Does any...
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posted by cwelbourn
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Enlarging anvil hardie hole ?

OK heres a nice problem ! I have a heap of stakes for use on an anvil with a 1 1/8" (one and one eighth inch) square ho...
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posted by andrew
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Stupid question

The axminstr came with a reverse tumbler gear should this be fitted all the time also what is the recommended play betw...
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posted by post
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First lathe

I have just purchased an Axminster BV20M lathe. As a new beginner albeit a bit old could someone please advise where I...
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posted by post
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Need 4jaw indep. Chuck for Hobbymat MD65...

Hi, I'm looking for a 4 jaw independent chuck for a Hobbymat MD65. I've seen a Roebuck 85mm chuck at about GBp 120, and...
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posted by mdeblis
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Another Ward capstan joins the fray

I have just organised the purchase of another Ward 1A capstan lathe, so will have some spares available if anyone out t...
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posted by diesel
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FS piller drill

warco 2f speeds from 215 -2430 no2 Mt £50 no offers
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posted by andrew.bishop66
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Yale Pul-Lift spares

I picked up another Pul-Lift from Tim Leech this week, and need some spare parts for it. The ratchet gear which is also...
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posted by diesel
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Myford ML7 threads

I'm restoring an old MYFORD ML7 that I bought recently - there are a couple of bits and pieces missing which I should b...
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posted by steve
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A Sweet Violet query

A friend with no internet access is building Sweet Violet (the 3.5" version of Sweet Pea) and has a question about the...
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posted by binswood
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