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2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 670 Postbag Inaccurate Post Bag content (3-phase supplies, Adrian D.Parker) Roger Castle-Smith
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 670 Postbag Lathe chuck security Tony Webster
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 671 Postbag Cutting left-hand threads (Lathe chuck security, Dennis Randall) Tony Finn
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 671 Postbag Odd micrometer query answered Tony Finn
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 671 Postbag Tap and die tolerances (1) (Screw thread tolerances, A.H.Middleton) David Piddington
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 671 Postbag Parsons turbines T.D.Field King Edward, Scottish Maritime Museum
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 671 Postbag Tap and die tolerances (2) (Screw thread tolerances, A.H.Middleton) A.J.D.Wright
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 672 Postbag Tap and die tolerances (3) (Screw thread tolerances, A.H.Middleton) John Wilson
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 672 Postbag Help sought (Blackgates V-twin oscillating steam engine) W.E.Smith
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 672 Postbag Ship stability Michael Duggan Denny/Brown stabilisers
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 673 Internal Combustion De Havilland Goblin 35: A 1:4 Scale Marvel John Heeley Describes the research, construction and testing. Prototype to model: resea... more
Describes the research, construction and testing. Prototype to model: research, modelling methods, accessory drives, combustion testing, conclusion
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 676 Internal Combustion I/C Topics. Information on carburation; Nemett Cup Nemett Carburettor operation, Walbro
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 679 Boiler My first boiler Julia Old Recovers from near disaster, solders the crown stays
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 682 Exhibition Sinsheim comes to Ascot David Carpenter Preliminary details of a major addition to the Model Engineer Exhibition
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 683 Exhibition International Model Engineer Exhibition 2008. Steam at Ascot Entry Form
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 684 General Letters to a Grandson M.J.H. Ellis Describes alternative ways of machining. Electron beam machining, ion beam ... more
Describes alternative ways of machining. Electron beam machining, ion beam machining, electrical discharge machining (spark erosion)
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 685 Locomotive Anna. A Manning Wardle Locomotive for 7 1/4 in. Gauge Derek Brown & Mark Smithers Discuss pipe fitting and bending methods. Pipe bending tips, fitting the co... more
Discuss pipe fitting and bending methods. Pipe bending tips, fitting the connections, the pipe runs, water pump supply, sand pipes, drain cock pipes, emergency hand pump, brake pipes, improving component supplies
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 689 Stationary Engine Self-starting single-cylinder double-acting steam engine Les Kerr (Australia) Concludes his description, sets up the electronics. Crosshead guide, O-ring... more
Concludes his description, sets up the electronics. Crosshead guide, O-ring cover, cams 1 and 2, mid point cam, cylinder and flywheel support, smaller parts, photo interrupters and mounting, purchased items, engine sub-assembly, flywheel and cam assembly, tubing connectors, final mechanical assembly, putting it all together, running the engine, discussion
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 692 Workshop Which digital micrometer? David Stokes Tesa Micomaster Easy 0-30mm/0-1.2in, Toolstation 33962, Draper 52426, Screw... more
Tesa Micomaster Easy 0-30mm/0-1.2in, Toolstation 33962, Draper 52426, Screwfix 35092 Hilka, Chronos SMT230, Allendale Electronics ME-DI-Mic-0-25, Sealey AK9635D, Mitutoyo 293-832
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 694 Lathe Early Myford Lathes Tony Griffiths Outlines the pre-ML7 lathes. Catalogue cover, earliest known, significant m... more
Outlines the pre-ML7 lathes. Catalogue cover, earliest known, significant mods, later lathes, two stands, accessories
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 696 Book Review Miniature Internal Combustion Engines Malcolm Stride Crowood Press
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 697 Exhibition Variety at Taunton Model Engineers 2008 exhibition Robert Coles David Spicer, diagonal paddle engine by Reg Robinson (West Huntspill MES), ... more
David Spicer, diagonal paddle engine by Reg Robinson (West Huntspill MES), 7 1/4"g. L&NWR 4-4-0 by Andy Webb, 5"g. LNWR Problem class loco by Chris Rayward, 7 1/4"g. and 5"g. Adams radial tanks by David Cox (South Somerset SME), Foden C type lorry owned by Jeff Horrell, 7 1/4"g. Lion by Harrye Frewen, 2 1/2"g. King (Kingette), John Selby producing frames, GWR 4-2-2 Rover loco by Vic Doswell, West Country class locos 34008 Padstow by Bernard North, chassis by David Cox
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 699 General Next Issue Report from a super Harrogate show; steam turbine-powered launch; BR Ivatt ... more
Report from a super Harrogate show; steam turbine-powered launch; BR Ivatt Class 2 locomotive; which vernier caliper? Club's lottery funding success; turning short tapers; simple skeleton timepiece; oscillating engine; Stowe locomotive; Pete's Page
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 700 Keith's Column Lillian. A Narrow Gauge Locomotive for 7 1/4in. gauge Keith Wilson Describes boiler building. Before I boiler over! Acids for pickling, back t... more
Describes boiler building. Before I boiler over! Acids for pickling, back to boilers, a scam warning, Wilson's Words of Wisdom (T.H.Huxley)
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 703 News - Notices Northern Association Narrow Gauge MLEC 2008 Rochdale SMEE - 14/15 June
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 703 News - Notices Napier Heritage Trust
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 703 News - Notices Nuneaton SME Exhibition
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 703 News - Notices Whissendene 2008 - a last minute reminder Melton Mowbray DMES
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 703 News - Notices North Cornwall MES Sunday Steam-ups
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 703 UK club news Bradford MES
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 703 UK club news Stamford DMES Trustee from the Toolroom by Nevil Shute
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 703 UK club news Westland & Yeovil DMES
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 704 UK club news York City DMES
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 704 Club In Memoriam George Blair, Toronto SME; Tom Lund, Rochdale SMEE; Brian Shadwick, North C... more
George Blair, Toronto SME; Tom Lund, Rochdale SMEE; Brian Shadwick, North Cornwall MES
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 704 World club news British Columbia SME (Can)
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 704 World club news Toronto SME (Can)
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 704 World club news Auckland SME (NZ)
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 704 World club news Hutt Valley MES (NZ)
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 704 World club news Maidstone MES (NZ)
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 704 Humorous Humour time, Auckland SME (NZ) Nuisance caller; cheetah; Disney spells; Pizza Hut
2008 06-Jun 200 4,327 705 Diary Diary
2008 23-May 200 4,326 599 On the cover ... Shay locomotive by Ron Etter (Photograph by Michael Jones)
2008 23-May 200 4,326 609 Smoke Rings Road steam bonanza Melton Mowbray DMES, Whissendine
2008 23-May 200 4,326 609 Smoke Rings Moving business (Kevin Hunter)
2008 23-May 200 4,326 609 Smoke Rings Exhibition dates (Model Engineer Exhibition)
2008 23-May 200 4,326 609 Smoke Rings Auckland beam engine restores (New Zealand) 1877 John Key double Woolfe compound at Museum of Transport and Technology,... more
1877 John Key double Woolfe compound at Museum of Transport and Technology, Western Springs, Auckland
2008 23-May 200 4,326 610 Postbag BA thread sizes Terry Holland
2008 23-May 200 4,326 610 Postbag Sugar locomotive R.G.Pender
2008 23-May 200 4,326 610 Postbag Realistic cooling fins (on i.c. engines) Jonathan Ryder
2008 23-May 200 4,326 610 Postbag Hacksaw use Ron Wallman