Model Forum / General / Models / October 2006

Disco 58 has shared with us his claim on the Dumbass Award. He seems to be
somewhat embarrassed about his misadventure. However, I have to say that
he's not alone.  I don't think that anyone is every going to walk away with
that Dumbass Award. There's always going to be stiff ...

I've got an old mechanical powerhammer which uses babbit metal
bearings. How would I go about re-tinning and machining the bearings.
The main casting is about 5 feet tall and weighs about a ton, it's a
bit too big to fit on my mill's table!

Throw away your stashes of Italeri Pumas- the DML version has it beat by a
wide margin.
However, the instructions do not describe the interior color- is it supposed
to be buff or white?

I've got a metric collet set from Chester and a load of imperial mills so
fancy a few imperial collets for this chuck. I've given up asking Chester
technical questions so how can I tell if my set is ER25 or what? my collets
are all 24mm max dia and 20.2mm in the groove. ...

Hi has anyone seen inside the new revell sturmtiger box, is it a rebox
of a italian model co or is it a new kit a recent advert quoted over
300 pieces !

is there an affordable little willie out there?
i mean under $40.

Today I needed  to fix a 35 sq mm cable lug with a 10mm hole to a
brass block. Current is something near the limit for 35mm cable.
(Think car starter motor, it isn't but similar set up). My imediate
thought was to use a brass screw and brass washer so current could

i need to make a ptfe ring,65mm o/d,55mmi/d and 4mm thick. i have som
4mm sheet ptfe, can anyone suggest a way of doing it ?i am relativel
new at this game and all ideas would be gratefully accepte
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It rained a lot here last night.
I woke up this morning to this rather sad sight in the workshop. I now
have around an 1" of mud to clear before I can see how much is
damaged.

Are the 110V tools sold in america the same motors as when you bu
110Volts in the UK. It is very tempting to bring US 110 Volt tools bac
but i dont know if the motors are suitable for 50/60Hz or just 60.
Anyone Know?

I just like the shape - have no need for a $50 Eduard version filled
with resin and PE.
someone must make a simple basic  no frills plane in 1/48 ?????
thx - Craig

What's the difference between JT6 and J6  arbours
can anyone tell me .
As some stuff is adviertised as so on ebay ..I'm confused
all the best..mark

I've lost the original thread on this, but Christopher (was it he?) &
maybe others might find this of interest.
I got several packets of 4mm Nexus E6013 as part of a deal (involving
a lathe chuck!) a couple of years ago. It's not a size that I use

I have a Bridgeport clone with  a pitted knee
the horizontal slide is pitted and the saddle gets tight towards the back
the dovetail looks and feels smooth with no pits or  edges
Thought I have it reground was quoted about £200 + vat

I'm fed up with never having the right hose clip, or with Jubilee
clips worms shearing, and am considering buying a 'Band-It" tool and
clips - uses a continuous stainless 3/8" band and patent clips to make
hose clips in situ. Any feedback either positive or negative would be