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3PH motor FOC

2.2kW 4 pole (1430rpm) 240/415V Continuously rated. Foot mounted Some damage to front RH foot. Ex A/C plant. Good for a...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by randm
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by randm

Not quite model engineering but worth a try...

Hi all My neighbor, aware of my engineering interests and workshop, has asked for some assistance with one of his old t...
14 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tobybishop
14 comments posted 17yrs posted by tobybishop

Steel stockholders around Glasgow

I'm after a largish quantity of steel for making a trailer; does anyone have any recommendations for an amateur-friendl...
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posted by hidetheelephants
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by hidetheelephants

Pinging JS

I`m in Kirkby tomorrow and wondered if that cup of tea is still on offer.Lost your contact details. Found this but doesn...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mark
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by mark

Finding the new standard for a old British Std

Hi All I have an old British Standard no. (Standard 24) which covers locomotive construction materials and I would like...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by davidi1107
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by davidi1107

Brazing suggestions

I need to a little brazing on the engine I'm building but I don't have any kit. Any suggestions for doing a few small jo...
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posted by l.s.griffiths
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by l.s.griffiths

Engieering Course in Eastleigh Hampshire

Just a heads up to say that the engineering course at Eastleigh College in Hampshire is running again. Sadly this cours...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by penidrawltd
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by penidrawltd

Fun silence breaker-razor blades

Ok, for the few of us left, while the rich or not busy, are on holiday, a light hearted topic that eventually irritates...
11 comments posted 17yrs
posted by emimec.19
11 comments posted 17yrs posted by emimec.19

Connection?

Nothing from this group since the 10th on my m/c. Is there a problem? Richard
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by poundeater
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by poundeater

Spring - buy or make?

I need to make or buy a spiral spring for a window regulator of an old car. The regulator was made by Bright of Coventr...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jan2009
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by jan2009

B&D die grinder collet?

Looking for a replacement collet for my B&D P78-01 die grinder, it's quite a nice tool from the days when B&D made some...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by duttondock
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by duttondock

Harrison mill

Hi all I've been offered a Harrison vertical mill as shown here: http://www.lathes.co.uk/harrisonmiller/page2.html Its...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by tobybishop
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by tobybishop

Orthogonal Dynamic Balancing

At the risk of overextending an off topic discussion - more thoughts on home brew balancing. The earlier orthogonal met...
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posted by pentagrid
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by pentagrid

Poor Service

I have been dealing with Rapid Online for various electrical/ electronic bits and pieces.I ordered screened multicore c...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by mark
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by mark

red lead

In my reading of older manuals and books, it appears that a red lead/oil mixture was used for marking/scraping up until...
15 comments posted 17yrs
posted by bugbear
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by bugbear