⚙ Model Engineering in the UK

Steam traction engine models

I have two live steam model traction engines which I need to sell (1" Minnie and 1 1/2" Burrell SCC) before emigrating....

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posted by PennyLouise.3u35wn

6 comments posted 17yrs posted by PennyLouise.3u35wn

DRO's -Small Mill

I've got one of Warco's little Mill/Drills the "Economy" round column mill. The table travel is about 6inch by 14 inch...

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posted by steve.withnell

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Electrical problem

Can anyone help with advice on a peculiar electrical problem? My house is fitted with an earth trip breaker. In the wor...

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posted by james.lugsden

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Motor starting via inverter/phase converter?

I've just been playing with my latest toy, I need to make some decisions about the electrics before finally putting it...

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posted by duttondock

13 comments posted 17yrs posted by duttondock

Gaiter / Bellows

'noon all, I need a couple (initially at least) of convoluted rubber / black fabric gaiters / bellows. They are to seal...

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posted by david.sanderson

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add a gap

Any thoughts from the panel on converting an 1800 Student from non-gap to gap? I have a gash gap piece. thanks

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posted by roland

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Is Myford ML7 too much lathe for a beginner?

I've become interested in machine work to make parts for audio and astronomy equipment. My immediate needs would be to...

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posted by landie65.3txgcn

19 comments posted 17yrs posted by landie65.3txgcn

Gaiter for Myford VM-B

We have a Myford VM-B vertical milling machine on which the gaiter protecting the main shaft has split - this was Myfor...

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posted by suea.3ttr0n

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Slightly OT - pipework for air.

It's a bit OT, but it IS related to model making (I'm making a new burner for my foundry). Air flow through pipework wh...

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posted by news

10 comments posted 17yrs posted by news

Unknown thread

I need to duplicate a screw from an old (circa 1910) British machine, but I can't identify the thread from my reference...

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posted by clifford.coggin

25 comments posted 17yrs posted by clifford.coggin

spoke as micrometer?

Hi all, passing by and thought I might drop off a query. I saw a film about Burt Monro earlier, googled him and read th...

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posted by alltogetherandrew

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by alltogetherandrew

OT: How to scan transparencies

There has to be a simple answer. I have an HP "all in one" printer/scanner.I need to scan some transparencies. How do I...

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posted by news

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Reamer Selection?

Hi, Bit of a newbie question. I am about to start my first project, the classic Stuart 10V. This is calling for a numbe...

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posted by st.br

8 comments posted 17yrs posted by st.br

power saw for disposal

Hi All I have been offered a power hack saw but I don't have a need for one. Is there any demand for these beasties? I...

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posted by drs1005

9 comments posted 17yrs posted by drs1005

old round head student 6"

hi, i recently purchased the above lathe and i am refurbishing it. there is no sign of a model number at the tail stock...

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posted by patrickdarcy.3tmvso

30 comments posted 17yrs posted by patrickdarcy.3tmvso