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I've been asked by a guy what the difference of an engine lathe. a centre lathe and a tool makers lathes are. I am embarrassed that being doing work on almost all types of machines that, could not answer him but only guessing any help out there?

I needed to make a few hundred spacers 22mm long out of en1a 20mm od roundbar, tapped M8 x10mm deep hole for a client, Since cutting 700 blanks will take roughly 13 hours i decided to automate my bandsaw, using redundant pneumatic cylinders and off cut materials.It took four weekends to...

I would like to build a model of an A & O pneumatic hammer, or other makes but i'm unable to find drawings for it. Anyone have an idea where to find such? Thanx so much regards all.

I often wanted to turn small tapers wit a live centre to support the work, but the tail stock jams the hand wheel of the top slide when set over to the required degree. So using the bevel gears from a Bridgeport quill feed, i made a 90 deg setup witch works surprisingly smooth. All needed to do...

Anyone perhaps know where to find drawings of the Hunslet locomotive in 5in. By Don Young? I believe it appeared in the EIM in the 70s Any help will be apreciated. Thanks

Hi all, Anyone out there worked on a 'Simplon un' mill? i would like to buy one. The table is turned about 5 deg. I can not see how the table is secured and the current owner does not know either,,any ideas someone?:confused: