⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

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...

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posted by no.sp

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KNEX?

In scientific and engineering programmes on the telly, KNEX seems to have displaced Meccano and Lego. Any comments, expe...

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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 kno...

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posted by peter

4 comments posted 8yrs posted by peter

The Eureka Clock

Please can someone point out to ne the editions of ME that had construtcion details for an Eureka clock? Having switche...

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posted by headstone255.but.not.these.five.words

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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 grou...

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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 informati...

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posted by djb

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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 pla...

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posted by clifford

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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...

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posted by edelec

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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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posted by headstone255.but.not.these.five.words

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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...

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posted by peter

10 comments posted 8yrs posted by peter

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 usef...

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posted by headstone255.but.not.these.five.words

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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 w...

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posted by peter

1 comments posted 8yrs posted by peter

London ME exhibition

is this weekend. Any good? Anybody going? Peter Fairbrother

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posted by peter

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Robot Wars?

Just watching the New Year's Eve Robot Wars program, I wonder how feasible would it be to for us as a discussion group...

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posted by headstone255.but.not.these.five.words

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Pepper and Salt! (Condiments of the season) :-)

A very merry and satisfying Christmas and a happy new year to all my readership. And, on the basis that I'm finally gett...

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posted by headstone255.but.not.these.five.words

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