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It seems to have completely disappeared without a trace. The actual indexes used by http://www.itech.net.au/ can be downloaded from http://www.groundlevel.demon.co.uk/me_index.html although they are not nearly as convenient to use as the http://www.itech.net.au/ site was. Clive

Thanks for posting Ben, those are lovely engines. I bought the book a few months ago and hope to one day build one or both, probably half size though. For those looking for the prints, as Ben mentioned, the drawings are from the book Robert Stirling's Models of the "Air Engine" by James Rizzo...

My first engine was an Elmer's 25. The plans can be downloaded from Tin's link above. I built it on a Unimat Basic which is a newer and a little bit bigger version of the SL1000. The build thread here http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?t=17616 although probably not the best...

I must admit I was a little bit taken aback by Tin's response, but he did follow it up with a PM apology and an explanation - apparently there had been some bad blood in the past between the owner of Hobby~Machinist and this forum which Tin understandably didn't want dredged up again. Needless...

Gus, Pity you didn't get to Cape Town, one of the worlds most beautiful cities. If you ever visit SA again, make sure to make it a priority. For those who don't speak South African, braai is the South African word for BBQ. The literal translation of boerewors is "Farmer's sausage" which is...

I am in Canada and had a similar problem a few months ago. I contacted the publisher via the online form at http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/contact/, received a very prompt response and a promise that a replacement issue would be sent out. A few days later the incorrect issue arrived in the post...

Hi Gus, If you want to build the Lynx from the article in "Best of Model Engineer Vol 3" you should be aware that table for generating the cam was left out. This thread on Model Engineer Forum contains the relevant information including a link to the original article in Model Engineer Sept...

Although I have no experience with DesignSpark Mechanical, I have been a happy user of DesignSpark PCB for a few years now, it is an excellent product, especially given the price - free. Based on my experience with PCB, I think it would be well worth devoting a few hours to taking...

Dickeybird, thanks that is very helpful. Shawn, I should probably take your advise and try making a chuck similar to yours. My concern though is cutting the metric thread for the closing nut on my 8tpi leadscrew Logan lathe. Clive

Thanks Omnimill, so in effect accuracy is dependant on being able to turn the register precisely to size. I would have no problem trying this for a 4 jaw chuck where a touch of run-out would not be problematic, but can't see how I would do this without spoiling the sub-thou run-out one might...

I was looking at the Arc flanged ER collet chucks which are mounted to a backplate by means of three bolts. Arc also stocks suitable backplates, the plain 1 /12" x 8TPI would suit my lathe, but I was wondering how one would go about mounting the collet chuck to the backplate so as to ensure...

Wow, that takes me back. When I was still at school my father bought a piece of land outside Mbabane on the road to Piggs Peak if I remember right. I do remember it being a very beautiful part of the world. I don't recall all the details, but the intention was for my parents to move there...

I recently bought a used Logan 200 lathe which I am slowly cleaning up. It also came with a box of mysterious odds and ends including a range of these: The red and gold label indicates that they were manufactured by "Simonds Saw and Steel Company" and they are engraved 2M.T. 7/16 Hex...

To put that in perspective, living in Canada, I find it far cheaper and generally much faster to order from the UK than from the US. Not only will many US suppliers not ship to Canada e.g McMaster (and Enco starting May 1st), but for those that do, they either insist on shipping via UPS or...

vice /vʌɪs A metal tool with movable jaws which are used to hold an object firmly in place while work is done on it, typically attached to a workbench. (US vise) nor can I :)

Your best bet would be to find a used scuba dive computer. The depth pressure sensor should be well within your 0 to 8 atmosphere range. Actually after typing that I did an eBay search, one of the first that came up is an air integrated dive computer offered cheaply for parts, the advantage of...

You are a braver man than most. Although Wikipedia is a wonderful resource, it is no thanks to the arcane and clumsy method of editing and formatting pages. Doing anything other than minor edits is so awkward that it is surprising that anyone bothers. Looking for more information regarding...

Or if you prefer paper rather than the digital version you can get it directly from the publishers http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/164099/model-engineers-workshop-no202 From my experience their excellent service and a speedy postal system have me receiving items here in Canada in only 3...

Unfortunately that didn't always work out so well, hell it even caused a revolution:

I have a standing order for Model Engineer at a local shop. A recent issue arrived damaged. As the shop only gets one copy of each issue - mine, getting a replacement from their supplier would not be a simple affair. So I ordered it directly from MyHobbyStore. 3 days later it dropped through my...