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Work shop Talk - Easy Button Die Storage Solution Work shop Talk - Easy Button Die Storage Solution Jim · June 20, 2019, 01:29:21 am Easy Button Die Storage Solution using some 6" x 3/4" pine, two hinges, a clasp and a forstner drill bit.https://youtu.be/kCbOGr... 6 Replies · 1896 Views Started by Jim	6 Replies 1896 Views	July 08, 2019, 01:34:29 pm by St Paul Steam
Making half round beading. Making half round beading. Tony Bird · June 16, 2019, 03:25:37 am Hi,A friend wanted some half round or 'D'section wire to go around the edges of the cab of a locomotive he was making. I had pl... 8 Replies · 1855 Views Started by Tony Bird	8 Replies 1855 Views	July 08, 2019, 10:24:57 am by Weedensteam
Dynamo testing Dynamo testing SeeSteam · June 25, 2019, 08:12:36 am I've found dynamos for our engines to be rather finicky.With my diy electrical testing rig, I have 3 DC motors (generators), a b... 1 Replies · 1039 Views Started by SeeSteam	1 Replies 1039 Views	July 03, 2019, 12:59:24 pm by Belugawhaleman
M90 Hit & miss oiling M90 Hit & miss oiling NBS1914 · July 03, 2019, 09:26:30 am Hello All,I have just ordered an M90 from Microcosm as I just couldn't resist anymore, while I await delivery I thought I would ... 0 Replies · 910 Views Started by NBS1914	0 Replies 910 Views	July 03, 2019, 09:26:30 am by NBS1914
One Third Scale New Holland Engine- Major Dilemma Averted One Third Scale New Holland Engine- Major Dilemma Averted crazydoug · June 24, 2019, 08:23:37 pm I began work on the partially-finished one third scale New Holland engine this past weekend, and in taking a closer look at some... 7 Replies · 2643 Views Started by crazydoug	7 Replies 2643 Views	July 02, 2019, 07:15:44 am by crazydoug
One Third Scale New Holland Hit and Miss Engine- This is two days' work??! One Third Scale New Holland Hit and Miss Engine- This is two days' work??! crazydoug · June 29, 2019, 06:05:26 pm I needed to get a lot of tiny parts made before I need to return the loaner engine in a few weeks. I actually thought it would ... 0 Replies · 1372 Views Started by crazydoug	0 Replies 1372 Views	June 29, 2019, 06:05:26 pm by crazydoug
Machining a lathe face plate. Machining a lathe face plate. Tony Bird · June 18, 2019, 03:40:13 am Hi,During a year the model engineering club I belong to gets donations of tools, part built models, metal and other various item... 6 Replies · 1724 Views Started by Tony Bird	6 Replies 1724 Views	June 19, 2019, 06:36:36 am by creepy
Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes Jim · June 13, 2019, 01:40:00 am I know everyone has their favourite product, but CRC TAC-2 for me is just absolutely brilliant and lasts and lasts.Really quiete... 5 Replies · 1572 Views Started by Jim	5 Replies 1572 Views	June 14, 2019, 08:49:34 pm by Jim
Work Shop Talk - Sieg C6, Grizzly G0516, Hare & Forbes AL-60 Metal Lathe Modifications Work Shop Talk - Sieg C6, Grizzly G0516, Hare & Forbes AL-60 Metal Lathe Modifications Jim · June 14, 2019, 01:08:36 am Work Shop Talk - Sieg C6, Grizzly G0516, Hare & Forbes AL-60 Metal Lathe ModificationsKnown as the Sieg C6 or the Grizzly G0516 ... 0 Replies · 1152 Views Started by Jim	0 Replies 1152 Views	June 14, 2019, 01:08:36 am by Jim
PM Research PM Research Mike · June 04, 2019, 04:46:51 pm Hello guys,I’m hoping someone here can help me with this little problem I have.I’m looking for a hex head screw substitute for m... 6 Replies · 2040 Views Started by Mike	6 Replies 2040 Views	June 12, 2019, 11:02:50 pm by Nick
bearings?? bearings?? slash1953 · June 11, 2019, 06:27:45 am Hi all.Just sorted this 1963 SE2 out,runs really well but has a small rattle coming from the flywheel shaft.Any way these bearin... 4 Replies · 1749 Views Started by slash1953	4 Replies 1749 Views	June 12, 2019, 01:46:25 am by slash1953
Maxitrak 3/4" Allchin Upgrades Maxitrak 3/4" Allchin Upgrades wulfrun · June 10, 2019, 08:27:46 am I posted about these recently in "the other" forum but I thought I'd post on here too, for the benefit of those who haven't seen... 4 Replies · 1512 Views Started by wulfrun	4 Replies 1512 Views	June 10, 2019, 06:03:59 pm by Jim
Work Shop Talk - Salvaging Useful Parts from Printers Work Shop Talk - Salvaging Useful Parts from Printers Jim · June 05, 2019, 05:34:13 pm There's a lot of handy things to salvage from inside the common printer - https://youtu.be/xX7_APFlkck 3 Replies · 1373 Views Started by Jim	3 Replies 1373 Views	June 07, 2019, 01:53:04 am by creepy
Bing vaporizing burner help Bing vaporizing burner help SeeSteam · June 02, 2019, 08:24:47 am I took Nick's advice and bought 95% Everclear to burn. It's fantastic, zero fumes. I still run outside but the sweet smell of no... 18 Replies · 4797 Views Started by SeeSteam « 1 2 »	18 Replies 4797 Views	June 04, 2019, 08:06:29 am by SeeSteam
Hands on help with Stuart D10 problems Hands on help with Stuart D10 problems jkbixby · May 28, 2019, 02:00:50 pm I've finally decided to bring my problem child Stuart D10 to the forum to see if there is someone willing and capable who can ge... 5 Replies · 1666 Views Started by jkbixby	5 Replies 1666 Views	June 02, 2019, 07:04:43 pm by jkbixby
Work Shop Talk - Making a Silicone Soldering Brush Work Shop Talk - Making a Silicone Soldering Brush Jim · May 31, 2019, 12:43:16 am How to make a silicone soldering brush. You won't believe just how well these work. I wished I'd had one of these years ago. No ... 11 Replies · 2409 Views Started by Jim	11 Replies 2409 Views	June 02, 2019, 06:26:38 pm by Jim
Help! How Do I Replace My Gauge Glass? Help! How Do I Replace My Gauge Glass? Hero · April 24, 2019, 06:55:17 pm Got this Harvey Miller Watt Jr. engine last summer. There's not a lot wrong with it now that it's un-stuck, but the gauge glass ... 9 Replies · 2370 Views Started by Hero	9 Replies 2370 Views	May 30, 2019, 07:40:20 am by Hero
Centrifugal Water Pump for Model Engines Centrifugal Water Pump for Model Engines Swift Fox · April 15, 2019, 12:39:32 pm I'm aware Stuart used to make these type of pumps but they are long out of production and command high prices on the secondary m... 5 Replies · 1624 Views Started by Swift Fox	5 Replies 1624 Views	May 30, 2019, 02:55:40 am by Scorpion2nz
Reduction Flywheel Reduction Flywheel Jim · May 13, 2019, 08:37:10 pm Another reduction flywheel to slow down accessories, photos and a video - [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot vi... 12 Replies · 2997 Views Started by Jim	12 Replies 2997 Views	May 29, 2019, 04:23:39 pm by Nick
Work Shop Talk - Taking Chinese 3 Jaw Metal Lathe chuck apart for cleaning Work Shop Talk - Taking Chinese 3 Jaw Metal Lathe chuck apart for cleaning Jim · May 29, 2019, 12:29:01 am Taking the Chinese 3 Jaw Metal Lathe chuck apart for cleaning. Really happy I did this. The chuck hadn't been as smooth as it ha... 2 Replies · 1396 Views Started by Jim	2 Replies 1396 Views	May 29, 2019, 01:43:52 am by Jim

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