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  1. Bluechip

    UK source of M2 & M2.5 Cap Screws ?

    Has anyone used any M2 or M2.5 Hex Skt Cap Screws from this supplier: http://www.toolfastdirect.co.uk/acatalog/metric_Socket_Capscrews_Self_Colour.html Are they reasonably good quality? I need some self colour, not SS. I have some M2.5 A2 and the hex sockets are poor. ( Politely rather than...
  2. Bluechip

    Propane, Water and Rust

    Hi Troops There has to be a chemist on this board .. Last evening I got into what turned out to be a fairly heated discusion on the amount of water produced by burning propane, in a torch, for instance. Years ago, I seem to remember, probably in the letters page of 'Model Engineer' a write up...
  3. Bluechip

    Combo Machine from the Past

    Hi Folks Can't decide if this should really go in this bit of the Forum, but .... Got this on a torn out bit of paper amongst the ( vast ) quantity if stuff I acquired with my Myford a few years ago. The only info was it is of a USA made machine, around July 1939 !! ( Hand written note on...
  4. Bluechip

    Small Flat Belts Supplier [ UK ]

    Hi Folks Whilst trawling about for HV Diodes, found this .. http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php?cat=269 In the past some folk have on the site have looked for small flat belts, I seem to remember. They appear to be 'Model' sizes. Maybe this will help. No suitable...
  5. Bluechip

    Anson Engine Museum UK

    Hi Folks Some pics & video of stationary engines. Not seen this site on here before, could interest some. http://www.enginemuseum.org Dave
  6. Bluechip

    Baffled by spur gear

    Hi Folks I despair. I have a Delrin spur gear. 16T, mesured at 0.625 in. OD [ or very close, tooth on side, space t'other ]. Using the traditional 'DP = (N+2) / OD' i get 28.8 DP. This Delrin gear meshes perfectly with a steel gear 32DP 48T. [ marked on it, steel gear works out with formula...
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