Model Engineers' Workshop Magazine  |  October 2015
"Issue 2343 of Model Engineers’ Workshop brings you another packed selection of workshop ideas and inspiration!
On The Cover: Dyson Watkins not only wrote this month’s article on spring design, he also produced the main artwork for this month’s cover. We were so impressed we have used it as supplied.
CROSS SLIDE DTI HOLDER An aid to accuracy for lathes with a t-slotted cross slide.
A SADDLE RACK FEED CONVERSION Geoff Walker makes a gearbox to suit the apron of Myford/Drummond M-type lathes.
A DEMAGNETISER FOR THE WORKSHOP A compact and useful desktop degausser from Michael Cox.
THE MYFORD VMB MILLING MACHINE Mark Noel fits Microsyn readouts to his prized milling machine.
THE ACUTE TOOL SHARPENING SYSTEM A comprehensive sharpening system from Aussie tooling specialists, Eccentric Engineering.
FIXED STEADY FOR WARCO 220 LATHE Peter Shaw modifies a Harold Hall design to suit his own machine.
ONE MAN AND HIS LATHE Pete Worden’s Hardinge Cataract lathe is approaching its centenary, but is still every inch a toolroom machine.
DESIGNING SPRINGS ~ VISUALLY A new series from Linton Wedlock demystifies the designing of springs, including full colour pull-out charts.
REBUILDING A WARCO MAJOR MILL/DRILL After thirty years, Richard Smith’s machine was dues for some TLC.
CNC IN THE (MODEL ENGINEERS’) WORKSHOP Marcus Bowman on machining complex curves.
ADDING NEW TO OLD Alan Hearsum completes the rebuild of his Myford taper attachment.
Plus our regulars:
ON THE EDITOR’S BENCH A on a new solution to little men in the workshop.
SCRIBE A LINE This month’s feedback from readers.
ON THE WIRE An airbrush and compressor combo reviewed.
READERS’ TIPS Something handy for owners of the Myford 254.
READERS’ FREE ADVERTS Another great batch of wants and offers.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Model Engineers' Workshop Magazine October 2015.