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The best free 2D CAD?

This topic crops up every so often but so does what's on offer. So what's the best currently available 2D CAD package th...
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posted by charlesp
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by charlesp

A van der Graaf machine with real welly

I want to build a van der Graaf machine with real welly. Not for any criminal purpose I assure you. I want it to be a p...
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posted by michael
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by michael

Denford Starturn4, how do I remove the chuck?

A friend has purchased a Denford Starturn4 lathe, but we cannot figure out how the 3-jaw chuck is attached. Can anybody...
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posted by binswood
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by binswood

How much would I have to pay -

For a set of ME taps and dies? Alan
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posted by alan.holmes27
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by alan.holmes27

I've outgrown my Myford

--Have reached a point where I need a lathe with greater capacity (in terms of diameter that can be held in a chuck) th...
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posted by steamer
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by steamer

Bronze nuts and bolts

Looking for bronze hex or cap head nuts and bolts in small sizes, say M1.6 to M3 or equivalent, eg 6-10BA. Medium quant...
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posted by zenadsl6186
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Looking for book on how steam locomotives work

Hi. I am interested in making a model steam locomotive, but before I start I would like to find out what's going on ins...
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posted by michael_jd
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by michael_jd

drill small holes at an angle?

I would like to make a series of 3mm angled holes (20,22,24 degrees) in a small piece of Tufnol, around 12 mm deep. I h...
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posted by bugbear
18 comments posted 15yrs posted by bugbear

Acme leadscrew supplier? DIY anti-backlash nuts...?

Hi, can any denizen of the group recommend an UK supplier for Imperial leadscrews? I'm after a replacement for my cross...
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posted by hopefuldave_doesnt_eat_spiced_
27 comments posted 15yrs posted by hopefuldave_doesnt_eat_spiced_

Flutes in end mills

What difference does the number of flutes an endmill has make? I was going to ask "which is better 1, 2, 3, 4 or more f...
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posted by zenadsl6186
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Diamond Wheel Dressing

Had look at a professional diamond wheel dresser. It's a horizontal spindle in what looks a bit like a tailstock castin...
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posted by pentagrid
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by pentagrid

Anyone local want my home made foundry?

You will need to be local to come and collect, I am near Blackburn & Darwen area and is basically the tub some old cruc...
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posted by adrian
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by adrian

Boxford AUD Mk II 4 1/2" X 24"

I have just purchased a Boxford AUD Mk II Lathe with masses of associated bits & pieces as a replacement for my very ol...
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posted by noone
2 comments posted 15yrs posted by noone

aligning letter stamps for names?

Marking an item with separate number-and-letter stamps always looks awful if done freehand (these sort of things: http:...
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posted by bugbear
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by bugbear