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Hi all, can anyone help me find a replacement lead screw nut for my lathe. I cant find any suppliers that list this part. Its an old imperial machine and the thread appears to be 3/10 in diameter. I do have another lathe so could possibly make a new one if i cant find a replacment. Pics of the...

I would like to offer a 10% discount for my website to all HMEM members. Simply use the code 'HMEM' at checkout for the discount. www.cringlemodelengineering.co.uk Most of my models have been covered in detailed build logs on this forum and lots more kits in the pipeline. Best wishes. Luke...

Hi all, Heres a simple idea that may help somone out, this is the setup i have been using to mull sand, its simply a cement mixer with some iron balls inside it. Its soo simple it may not be that obviouse. First remove the paddles from the tub then just add some heavy balls, the two iron ball i...

Hi all. I made a video covering metal spinning on a mini lathe here. Hope it helps someone as i couldnt find much first hand experiance when resurching this method myself. Luke.

Hi all. Im currently recording the making of my model engine. This video is part 3 and shows the machining of the cylinder, part one and two cover pattern making and casting and can be found in the metal casting section of this forum. The engine will be a little wobbler engine with double...

Hi, here is part two of my video on making a model engine from scratch..

Hi all, Im currently working on a new model engine design from castings. I forgot to take photos but i have had a go at making my first youtube video recording the whole process. This is my first part on the making of the matchplate patterns for the engine. Next part will be the casting and...

Hi all, not sure if this is in the correct forum here as its not an engine but it is made from castings and it realy only works when coupled with an engine. Im sure some of you will find it interesting enougth to follow along anyway. I have had some questions regarding the making of this model...

Hi all. Not sure if this is fully relevant here, but pumps and generators always add interest to a running engine. Im sure some of you will find it interesting and i have had a few requests about machining setups so as im currently making a batch of the pumps, here is how i machine the pumps...

Hi all im just starting on another batch of my little boilers so will record a full build log with plenty of photo's. This is the boiler as they look finished.. I do make these as finished models and aslo in kit form with preformed can ends. This is how the parts look in the kit form.. For...

Hi all, Wonder if any of you have any ideas to add to my casting setup. Ive been casting for about 5 years now and have been trying to improve and remove labour from the task since i started. Anyone who has done any casting im sure will agree its quite labour intensive. So far to speed up...

Hi all, im going to get working on this engine again between jobs. I started it about 3 years ago and it been sat on the shelf since. Its based on a design at 'Jhon-tom steam plans' page 3 the 4th one down, 'virtical single cylinder steam engine' I changed a few details to make the castings...

Hi all, finished up a batch of my crane accessories for the mamod traction engines. Not sure of relevent here, but they go on an engine and shiny mechanical stuff must appeal to some like me. All made from my own castings, the whole assembly simply clamps to the front of the engine and the drive...

Hi guys thought some of you may be interested in this setup. I have to make a number of small gears for some models i make. And cutting 80 teeth on the mill soon gets boring! so ive made this simple, as cheep as it comes setup all in for around £100. Its produced around 100 gears now and still...

Hi all, ive had some requests for more details of the cringle turbine model. Il record a full build log here with plenty of photo's. Il be making a set of 3 so you may see some parts shown more than one off.

Hi guys, Ive been wanting to make a good model dynamo to run with a stationary steam engine. I dont realy like the kits available from stuarts and pm, i just dont like the price of a modern motor guts in a fancy shell. I have searched the internet for some plans but had no luck so im going to...

Hi all this is my first real go at making a working model its my own design of a virtical steam engine using common slide valve setup. It's been a steep learning curve so far learning to make wooden patterns making sand molds and casting aluminium and brass. I've made it quite a large model so...