Model Engineers' Workshop is the ideal workshop companion for all hobby engineers. Model Engineers' Workshop shines a spotlight on the tools and techniques used by model makers, light engineers, restorers and customisers and those who like making and modding their own tools. You'll find readers' tips, reviews of workshop equipment as well as articles on restoring old tools and making your own as well as the latest new technologies, techniques and materials. Model Engineers' Workshop magazine publishes 12 great issues a year.
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SMOKE RINGS
The Clarkson 24×38 Horizontal PART 1 • In a series aimed at beginners, Jason Ballamy details the making of a stationary steam engine.
Setting Locomotive Wheels • James Stanton uses the ‘height block’ method to set the wheels of his locomotive Galatea to the correct angles to ensure free movement of the connecting rods.
A Standard Beaverette in 1:12 Scale • Neil Wyatt shares an Alibre Atom 3D Project that illustrates some of the potential offered by this powerful 3D CAD system for hobbyists.
Vibration, Sound and Noise PART 1 • This short series by Rhys Owen explores the phenomenon of ‘vibration’ and how science can answer some unusual questions.
Part 29 Two Days In June • For this, the definitively final Butterside Down, we find Steve Goodbody in England, in rural East Sussex, exactly one week after his visit to New Jersey, ready to celebrate a significant milestone in another club’s history.
Readers’ Tips
An LB&SCR Terrier in 5” Gauge PART 3 • Bruce Boldner concludes the description of his approach to the construction of a London, Brighton and South Coast Railway A1 Class Locomotive.
POSTBAG • The Editor welcomes letters for these columns, but they must be brief. Photographs are invited which illustrate points of interest raised by the writer
Holding Machine Taps PART 2 • Jacques Maurel details his holder for larger taps.
Building a workshop from scratch • Roger Backhouse recalls the construction of a bespoke workshop.
The BR Standard 2-6-0 Class 4 Tender Engine PART 25
On the Wire • News from the world of engineering
Club Diary • Please send your events for Club Diary to meweditor@mortons.co.uk
A Belt Tension Locking Handle • Graham Meek shares an elegant design that simplifies belt tensioning the Proxxon PF 230 / FF 230 Milling Machine.
A GWR Pannier Tank in 3 ½ Inch Gauge PART 22 • Gerald Martyn completes the Construction of his ‘engine I could carry’.
A Housing for a Granite Surface Plate • A reliable flat surface is essential for many marking out and assembly tasks, Laurie Leonard discusses how he protects and stores his.
PART 2 A Solar Powered Tram • Martin Reed concludes his description of an unconventional project.
TESTING LATHE ACCURACY
Club News • Geoff Theasby reports on the latest news from Model Engineering Clubs.