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Number of Model Engineers in the UK?

Hiya, Does anyone have a round number for Model Engineers (with a Railway bent) in the UK? I'm doing a Business plan for...
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posted by robwilson
45 comments posted 17yrs posted by robwilson

BA vs Metric threads

A lot of the drawings I have show BA screw sizes. My natural inclination would be to convert to the nearest metric size...
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posted by robin
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Tramp oil skimmers

Do I remember that one of our number designed and built a neat little tramp oil skimmer, or am I having a senior moment?...
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posted by andrew
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3BA CSK Slotted Head Screws

Don't ask.... Anybody got anything they wish to sell please? 1/4" is the preferred length, but anything that can be cut...
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posted by diesel
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Payment terms OT

I know that this is a "model eng" group but as I realise that many posters are in manufacturing business thought it may...
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posted by poundeater
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by poundeater

Machine moving service recommendation?

Can anyone recommend a machine moving outfit? I have my eye on a mill in North Yorkshire and would need it moving to Ox...
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posted by st.br
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by st.br

Parting Off problems solved by an old handkerchief

Parting Off problems? All you need is an old hankerchief! Ever done a successful parting off but then wondered where yo...
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posted by no.spam.thank.you
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Aluminium casting in small runs

Would anyone be able to give a rough idea of costing for a 50mm x 23mm x 11mm part to be die cast in aluminium ?. I am...
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posted by adrian_harris
23 comments posted 17yrs posted by adrian_harris

Simplex bits...

Hiya, Has anyone got any bits for a Simplex they don't want that I could buy? Also does anyone do laser cut frames for...
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posted by robwilson
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Flat Drive Belt, Scarf Jointed

Does anyone know where I could find a flat drive belt, the type that is joined in-situ with a scarf joint and an adhesi...
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posted by Onetap.3sbqkx
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posted by chicasatractiva
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Thanks

A couple of weeks ago my Boxford lathe stopped with a electrical fault. Thanks to a couple of people from this group I...
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posted by mcole153
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Wiring from kick stop switch on Meddings Drill

I have a Meddings M2 pillar drill which arrived as a box of parts to be assembled. The main components are all assemble...
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posted by alanb+news
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Changewheelpuzzle

Hi, I have got some undocumented accessoiry changewheels meant for imperial threading. Tooth numbers are 39, 40, 50, 56...
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posted by df.ganzinga
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Apologies for multi postings

I don't know what went wrong, for years I've used IE and OE and while I've had little problems before, on this occasion...
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posted by ""diddle\"
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by ""diddle\"