Model Engineers' Workshop Magazine

In this issue:
A Tailstock Tail - John Cuckson explains how he made a somewhat battered auction ‘extra’ serve two useful purposes.
Chuck Grinding with a 3D Printed jig - After many years, Adrian Rawson’s 3-jaw chuck had lost its accuracy. He explains two 3D printed accessories that restored its mojo.
Tool Grinding and Sharpening Machines - Machines to renew worn or broken cutters, or even allow you to make your own from scratch.
A Supplementary Work Surface - Sometimes the simplest ideas make the biggest difference, this handy idea from Ted Joliffe is an excellent example.
Making an Instrument Vice - John Fawcett introduces this flexible accessory with detailed plans.
Tips for Designing in Alibre Atom 3D - Neil Wyatt gves his perspective of creating 3D objects with this popular computer aided design app.
Mini Project – Make an Elephant Foot. Gary Wooding shows how to make this very simple aid to accuracy when using a dial test indicator on curved surfaces.
The Basics of 230/400V AC Electricity in Simple Terms. Expert Steve Skelton looks at overcurrent protection for electrical supplies, with the accent on safety.
A Dodgy Ballscrew - John Scott had to do some problem solving to restore repeatability to his CNC mill.
Beginners’ Workshop - In this issue Geometer looks different types of bearings.
Replacing a Mini Lathe Controller. David Drury employs a modular motor speed controller to repair his machine.
A Finger Plate- A delightfully neat example of this traditional workholding tool explained by Vic Russell.
Theasby’s Wrinkles - Some handy workshop tips from the master of lateral thinking, Geoff Theasby.