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Model Engineers' Workshop Magazine August 2015 Back Issue

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278 Reviews   •  English   •   Family & Home (DIY)
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The August issue of Model Engineers' Workshop, number 231 is on sale soon!
On the cover record-breaker Paul Windross decides it’s better to test his flash steam hydroplane outside the workshop. Photograph: Roger Walton.
Highlights of this exciting issue include:
UNIMAT REBORN AS A GRINDING REST
Austin Hughes takes a dose of pragmatism and repurposes a lathe.
MAKING A CANTILEVER TOOL FOR SQUARE TAPPING
Mogens Kilde returns with another well-executed design.
LATHE HEADSTOCK EXTENSION
Cameron McKeown concludes the story of his massive accessory.
A MORSE TAPER REMOVAL CLAMP
Using a mallet to remove recalcitrant tapers didn’t appeal to Paul Lousick.
PACKING BLOCKS
Make Paul Tiney’s simple but useful aids to clamping in a weekend.
HARROGATE SHOW 2015
The Editor reports on some of the tooling at this year’s Harrogate Show.
ASSORTED ADEPTS
At the Spalding Show no less than three of these little vintage lathes were on display, reports Howard Lewis.
THE MILLER’S TALE
Lend an ear to story of Ian Strickland’s Trident Mill restoration.
ONE MAN AND HIS LATHE
Howard Winwood explains why he chose the Amadeal AMA210VG.
AN ALTERNATIVE HANDLE FOR A MACHINE VICE
Ken Hall applies a little thought to a useful upgrade.
MILL SPINDLE SLOW SPEED FRICTION DRIVE
Even if you don’t need Malcolm Parker-Lisberg’s slow drive, you will be interested in his casting methods.
REVIEW – WARCO WM250V LATHE
Dave Fenner give us the low-down on a this new offering from Warco.
CHALLENGE AND RESPONSE
Another perspective following a recent OMAHL article, from Stuart Walker
Plus:
More workshop wrinkles our regular monthly READERS’ TIPS competition.
SCRIBE A LINE - Another selection of readers’ notes and queries.
ON THE WIRE - The workshop telegraph is buzzing with more news!
READERS’ FREE ADVERTS - The market place for your workshop surplus.
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Model Engineers' Workshop Magazine

August 2015 The August issue of Model Engineers' Workshop, number 231 is on sale soon! On the cover record-breaker Paul Windross decides it’s better to test his flash steam hydroplane outside the workshop. Photograph: Roger Walton. Highlights of this exciting issue include: UNIMAT REBORN AS A GRINDING REST Austin Hughes takes a dose of pragmatism and repurposes a lathe. MAKING A CANTILEVER TOOL FOR SQUARE TAPPING Mogens Kilde returns with another well-executed design. LATHE HEADSTOCK EXTENSION Cameron McKeown concludes the story of his massive accessory. A MORSE TAPER REMOVAL CLAMP Using a mallet to remove recalcitrant tapers didn’t appeal to Paul Lousick. PACKING BLOCKS Make Paul Tiney’s simple but useful aids to clamping in a weekend. HARROGATE SHOW 2015 The Editor reports on some of the tooling at this year’s Harrogate Show. ASSORTED ADEPTS At the Spalding Show no less than three of these little vintage lathes were on display, reports Howard Lewis. THE MILLER’S TALE Lend an ear to story of Ian Strickland’s Trident Mill restoration. ONE MAN AND HIS LATHE Howard Winwood explains why he chose the Amadeal AMA210VG. AN ALTERNATIVE HANDLE FOR A MACHINE VICE Ken Hall applies a little thought to a useful upgrade. MILL SPINDLE SLOW SPEED FRICTION DRIVE Even if you don’t need Malcolm Parker-Lisberg’s slow drive, you will be interested in his casting methods. REVIEW – WARCO WM250V LATHE Dave Fenner give us the low-down on a this new offering from Warco. CHALLENGE AND RESPONSE Another perspective following a recent OMAHL article, from Stuart Walker Plus: More workshop wrinkles our regular monthly READERS’ TIPS competition. SCRIBE A LINE - Another selection of readers’ notes and queries. ON THE WIRE - The workshop telegraph is buzzing with more news! READERS’ FREE ADVERTS - The market place for your workshop surplus. Next Issue MEW – the Machinery Magazine that gives you More!


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The August issue of Model Engineers' Workshop, number 231 is on sale soon!
On the cover record-breaker Paul Windross decides it’s better to test his flash steam hydroplane outside the workshop. Photograph: Roger Walton.
Highlights of this exciting issue include:
UNIMAT REBORN AS A GRINDING REST
Austin Hughes takes a dose of pragmatism and repurposes a lathe.
MAKING A CANTILEVER TOOL FOR SQUARE TAPPING
Mogens Kilde returns with another well-executed design.
LATHE HEADSTOCK EXTENSION
Cameron McKeown concludes the story of his massive accessory.
A MORSE TAPER REMOVAL CLAMP
Using a mallet to remove recalcitrant tapers didn’t appeal to Paul Lousick.
PACKING BLOCKS
Make Paul Tiney’s simple but useful aids to clamping in a weekend.
HARROGATE SHOW 2015
The Editor reports on some of the tooling at this year’s Harrogate Show.
ASSORTED ADEPTS
At the Spalding Show no less than three of these little vintage lathes were on display, reports Howard Lewis.
THE MILLER’S TALE
Lend an ear to story of Ian Strickland’s Trident Mill restoration.
ONE MAN AND HIS LATHE
Howard Winwood explains why he chose the Amadeal AMA210VG.
AN ALTERNATIVE HANDLE FOR A MACHINE VICE
Ken Hall applies a little thought to a useful upgrade.
MILL SPINDLE SLOW SPEED FRICTION DRIVE
Even if you don’t need Malcolm Parker-Lisberg’s slow drive, you will be interested in his casting methods.
REVIEW – WARCO WM250V LATHE
Dave Fenner give us the low-down on a this new offering from Warco.
CHALLENGE AND RESPONSE
Another perspective following a recent OMAHL article, from Stuart Walker
Plus:
More workshop wrinkles our regular monthly READERS’ TIPS competition.
SCRIBE A LINE - Another selection of readers’ notes and queries.
ON THE WIRE - The workshop telegraph is buzzing with more news!
READERS’ FREE ADVERTS - The market place for your workshop surplus.
Next Issue
MEW – the Machinery Magazine that gives you More!
read more read less
This superb magazine deals with machines, materials, processes and techniques for precision metalwork. It's a must read for the serious model engineering hobbyists

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