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Where is TDC on a beam engine ?

Is TDC on a beam engine when the piston is at the bottom of its stroke ie piston rod fully depressed or at top of strok...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by stereotype.4fycso
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by stereotype.4fycso

Bristol

Anyone going to the Bristol show this weekend? Drinks, Saturday 12.30, bar? I'll have a white hat with a pocket on. htt...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by zenadsl6186
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by zenadsl6186

PCL quick release connectors

Does anyone know if these connectors are any good to use for vacuum applications? TIA Bob
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bob.minchinREMOVE
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by bob.minchinREMOVE

Really Thin Washers

Just on the final straight of finishing a Stuart Models Victoria. I've been pondering why these models don't use washer...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by steve.withnell
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by steve.withnell

Things You Should Know About Machine Shop

This made me laugh a lot, but beware that it ticks all the racist/sexist/non-PC boxes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by alan
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by alan

Lost Wax CTE?

A long shot possible, but does anyone know the CTE for lost wax casting wax? cheers Dave
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by david.sanderson
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by david.sanderson

10mm x 1.25mm tap

Anyone got one, preferably a second tap rather than a bottoming, I can borrow for 5 minutes? I've got an oddball thread...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Null
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by Null

Machine enamels - any recommendations?

Knowing what practical sorts are likely to visit this group, I'd like recommendations for paint for my new project, a H...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hopefuldave_doesnt_eat_spiced_
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by hopefuldave_doesnt_eat_spiced_

How would you make that.

OK. A "how would you make that" question. I'm looking at 2 or 3 of each part. Item one is a plate, 2.5" diameter, that...
21 comments posted 16yrs
posted by charlesp
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by charlesp

Ceramic Chip Forge

A month or so ago I bought a very nice Flamefast ceramic chip forge from a very nice chap. With it came a bag of "ceram...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by charlesp
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by charlesp

Acetone

Do not forget, if visiting France this year, that Acetone is freely available in most supermarkets and definitely in a...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by poundeater
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by poundeater

m14 x 0,5 drill

Anyone know what size of tapping drill I would need for the above thread (it's pretty non-standard, and not in my tables...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by zenadsl6186
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Raglan Little John Fixed Steady

Does anyone have a fixed steady for the Raglan LG or just the frame they are willing to part with? if so a price and a p...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rogerson.david
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by rogerson.david

7 1/4 Gauge Duchess Injector Details

Does anyone know what number injector should be fitted to a Duchess 7 1/4 gauge loco & what size ball is fitted in it. A...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by noone
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by noone