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Hi kquiggle Decisions are not always made for the right reasons! I have used AutoCad 2012 for many years and I now have the full 2022 version which includes 3D. I also have Fusion 360 and TuroboCad neither of which I have used due to time constraints and the 3D learning curve. I design in 2D...

I was always told that there are 3 key issues when choosing a mill (be it CNC or manual):- Rigidity, Rigidity, Rigidity! OK, that's a simplification and a lot depends on the application. Router type "mills" lack rigidity and are fine for thin "soft" thin materials but with model making you...

Regarding AutoCad. I note that Dave is using AC 2000 and 95. I have AC 98 and 12. AC 12 cannot be re-installed onto a new disk/computer since Autocad no longer support the package and will not provide the install key. I know 98 does not require an install key and I assume 2000 does not. My...

Hi Bazzer Good question - 70mm x 25mm overall which seemed to be the correct scale

I used the same 60deg 0.3mm cutters to make some name plates for my Wyvern. I used 7000rpm which is the highest speed available. I used a depth increment of 0.1mm. This is low but the cutters are fragile! The total depth was 0.6mm in brass sheet 1.5mm thick glued to a AL support sheet...

So you retire – in my case at 75 – and rekindle your interest in model engineering. Maybe resurrecting that model you started 10 years ago. It’s all very relaxing and time slips by! Then I have to make the crank shaft for the Kiwi. Seems simple but has taken ages with every operation having the...

UPDATE - UPDATE Myford S7 Half Nut I can confirm that Myford.co.uk normally stock lead screw half nuts but they are out of stonk until sometime (unspecified) next year due to supply issues (!). The cost is around £60 including tax for the pair. Please note that you are likely to need to...

Thanks Charles - thats excellent news. I have never been to the Midland show but with the cancellation of the London show (again) I might make the journey up the M1 to the show. Mike

Charles I agree and was amazed that I couldn't locate it - as you say its the most likely item to wear. I do intend to make more phone calls and will keep you posted. Mike

Hi Dan I have tried all the on-line outfits including RG Tools with no luck. Unfortunately I have no experience of 3D printing or casting so machining would be my default. I have cut ACME lead screw threads and made my own taps in the past but in this case I would purchase a tap - if I can't...

After 40 years of owning several Myfords I have just managed to jam the cross slide (via the lead screw cover) against the gearbox. Fortunately I keep the V belt a little loose and the result was that the lathe stopped but the motor didn't stall. I can't see any obvious damage and the gears...

Hi ricuponwye, I have been following the posts and at the start of my modelling I was in a similar position to you. From experience I would do the following:- Refurb the lathe if you can. I say that because I have the impression that you don't have access to other machine tools and although...

I did the same and used Machine DRO kit. I have both glass scales on my mill and magnetic on my lathe. No issues with the glass scales on the mill and there is ample space to fix them. For the Myford lathe things are different. The bed could accommodate either the larger glass scale or...

Lloyd Apart from the noisy cowling (which in my version is sheet metal) and the bearing issue I have been trouble free. Take the DRO plunge and rejoice in your "new machine" Get a "proper" DRO with XYZ display. If you need photos of my fix just ask I'll wait for an update.......... Mike

Lloyd. Go for it! Yes I agree that it is possible to work with backlash - we all did it for many years but to me it is like using a 4 jaw chuck for round material. Yes it does work but what a pain. Go for the XYZ DRO and your life will be transformed. BTW and off subject. Have you needed...

Very interesting discussion. In the UK, residential properties have a single phase supply of 240V. The feed cable in the road is usually 3 phase and houses are connected to one of the phases as a way of balancing the load. Incidents of electrocution in the UK are rare. Electrical consumer...

Umm.... I think I would take issue with Engineeringtech re wire wrap. I agree that it was used for many years in electronic assemblies BUT the tools needed to be calibrated and regularly checked. This resulted in many repair shops soldering the joints. In my view push-in connectors are fine...

Metalmangler. In the UK many fires can be attributed to heaters. You don't give their rating but in my experience you should avoid running 3kW heaters for long periods on a 13A circuit with square pin UK sockets. Keep to 2kW. The issues with 3kW is basically one of inline resistance. Socket...

What no workshop!! Must be in the garage. On a more serious point, I have struggled with this site. I really would like a short and simple guide to using the main features but so far haven't found such a document. Of course this thread should be somewhere else.................. Mike

Jason I think you are correct. The article is in imperial and Julius's in metric. Agree - lots of brass. So far I haven't worked out how the seal to the rotating head is achieved - needs more investigation. I guess my overall problem is time! I am about half way through a Kiwi having spent...