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tapping very short blind hole
I want to tap a blind hole about 4mm deep in 5mm aluminium plate, without disturbing the other side. M5 thread, or so. Any ideas how to go about it? ta Peter Fairbrother
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Copper shot?
Hi, I'm looking for some round(ish) copper balls, about 1/4" dia. Any suggestions? I'll need about a litre, it's for a TIG atmosphere box, eg: ta Peter Fairbrother
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KNEX
There having been no responses, I have bit the bullet and bought a small kit, to be faced with the disappointment that came with a Meccano set 0, so little in the box for the money. However, also...
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Thread form/type for plastic.
I'm trying to determine if the screws used in plastic -metal screws into 'hard' plastic, typically found on things like TV cases etc. I'm thinking of the screws that don't go into metal bushes- have a...
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KNEX?
In scientific and engineering programmes on the telly, KNEX seems to have displaced Meccano and Lego. Any comments, experiences?
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stepper motor question
hi chaps (if anyone is still here) When you turn a stepper motor with no current flowing it resists turning. Anyone know what that property is called? Also, is there such a thing as a stepper motor...
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The Eureka Clock
Please can someone point out to ne the editions of ME that had construtcion details for an Eureka clock? Having switched fro 16mm narrow gauge to horology it's the one type of electric clock that is...
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Colchester Lathe forum
The Yahoo Groups Colchester lathe forum was quite busy until a couple or so years ago, but more recently the Yahoo groups seem broken and posts have dried up. Can anyone recommend a forum for this...
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EXE surface grinder
I acquired an EXE surface grinder last year and am looking to get it up and running soon but I don't have any information about mounting the grinding wheel or the procedure and tools for removing the...
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Slow induction motor
I have an old Clarke motor (1/5 HP, 0.15 KW, 240 v, 1.8 A, 1400 rpm, type 5DB, single phase according to the rating plate,) that only runs at 400 rpm whether loaded or unloaded. I am looking for...
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Belt drive to Lathe Spindle
I have a Denford Viceroy lathe. For those not aware this lathe has a link-belt drive from the countershaft then gearing for full speed and back gear. All of the gears are in mesh and running whilst in...
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Shower hoses
1/2" BSP is SBO, and tap / die set supplied by Tracy Tools by return. Unhesitatingly recommend them.
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motor question
My new Boxford has a three-phase motor, rated 380V in star mode and 220V in mesh mode. I don't have 3 phase, so do I: a) buy a new single-phase motor or b) buy an inverter. Can I use an inverter from...
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Shower head screw thread?
What is the screw thread used in shower hoses, for, having got my knickers in a twist and over-ordered, it would be useful to string together the 21 feet (total! :-) ) to make a garden hose?
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boxford - remove bed
I need to remove the bed of my new boxford AUD- any suggestions? I got the bolts out, but there is some sealant stuff which is very hardened! Tip - for the inside headstock bolt, cut the end off a...
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