Model Engineer & Workshop Magazine May 17 Vorige editie

This month’s Model Engineers workshop, issue 254 features A TOOL HEIGHT GAUGE Make this simple but essential workshop aid from Mike Turner.

SILVER SOLDERING A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE David Banham introduces a wide-ranging review of this important technique
ONE MAN AND HIS LATHE This month we visit Andrew Johnston to see his Harrison M300.
AN EMERGENCY REPAIR Oh dear - a ‘lathe crash’! Howard Lewis bends it and mends it!
USEFUL TECHNIQUES FOR THE HOBBY WORKSHOP More excellent tips and techniques from Darren Conway.
SPARK EROSION Often seen as an esoteric technique only suitable for the hobby workshop in its simplest forms, Ben Tubbing proves the capabilities of this powerful technique.
WORKSHOP DIET Is your workshop bursting at the seams? Glen Bunt decided to put his on a diet!
LONG TRAVEL THREADING GUIDE FOR THE LATHE Completing this useful accessory from Martin Berry’s workshop.
A RESCUE JOB FOR A COVMAC LATHE Returning to our emergency theme, Brian Wood saves the day for a fellow forum member.
TIME FOR A LATHE BED REGRIND? Laurie Leonard lifts the lid on refreshing a worn out machine.
EXTENDING THE CAPABILITIES OF THE JACOBS GEAR HOBBER Many builders of a Jacobs-type gear hobber would like to cut more complex gears. Chris Robinson explores the options.
Plus all our regular features!
On the Cover
This month’s cover features Andrew Johnston machining a hefty helical gear for his traction engine build. See this month’s One Man and His Lathe to find out more about Andrew’s workshop equipment.