[modeleng] Re: Could be useful

  • From: Allen Messer <al_messer@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:32:36 -0700 (PDT)

This is very good info--I have filed it away in my
Machinery Folder.

Al Messer

--- Len Smith <parnobal2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I asked permission to forward JW Early's note that
> appeared on another list, cos I thought there it
> might be useful to members.
> Len Smith
>
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> 
> As per recent discussion here is an updated list of
> the metal working related 
> groups I am maintaining at the current time. There
> are some others I have 
> contributed content to that are owned and moderated
> by others. These groups are 
> for educational purposes and not for personal profit
> whether for myself or 
> others. Because they are educational in nature
> discussion might drift to points 
> some might consider Off Topic because of the need to
> explain reality to some who 
> might not have had a complete education or have been
> given altered information that is wrong. 
> 
> Archive group for the Geometer Beginners Workshop
> series from the mid 1950s and 
> the Hints & Tips series from the late 1950s and
> early 1960s. 
> 
> (01) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Geometer/ 
> 
> Archive group for the Novices Workshop series from
> the early 1950s as well the 
> tutorial Chuck cartoons by Terry Aspin from the
> early 1960s are archived here. 
> 
> (02) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beginnerswkshp/ 
> 
> 
> Archive group for the useful hints and tips from
> Model Engineer that were posted 
> on mlprojects. 
> 
> (03) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hintstips/ 
> 
> Searchable indexes for Model Engineer magazine from
> 1939 to 1999. Also partial 
> indexes for some other magazines with metal working
> content. The one for HSM and 
> PiM/MW are the most complete but not fully verified
> or commented. 
> 
> (04) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/meindex/ 
> 
> Lathe modification and improvement articles for the
> MiniLathe and other home 
> shop machines. 
> 
> Alignment, collets, fine feed ideas, tailstock mods
> and ideas and ideas for 
> quick change gearboxes. 
> 
> (05) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlathemods/ 
> 
> Dials, reconditioning tricks and taper attachments. 
> 
> (06) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlathemods2/ 
> 
> Making keyways, spherical turning attachments, taper
> turning attachments and 
> worm gear attachments. 
> 
> (07) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlathemods3/ 
> 
> Attachments for milling in the lathe, threading and
> quick change or improved 
> tool posts. 
> 
> (08) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlathemods04/ 
> 
> An idea on how to make a flex shaft tool and the
> article archive for the Jeynes 
> series. 
> 
> (10) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlathemods4/ 
> 
> Discussion and aid with control and motor problems
> on the mini lathe. 
> 
> (11) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlathemods5/ 
> 
> Model building projects mostly related to I/C
> engines, plus some OT content from 
> time to time as this group was originally started to
> draw the OT content away 
> from the 7x10 group. 
> 
> (12) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlprojects/ 
> 
> I.C. engine projects. 
> 
> (13) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlprojects1/ 
> 
> Steam engines and related materials. 
> 
> (14) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlprojects2/ 
> 
> (15) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlprojects2a/ 
> 
> Steam engines and boilers 
> 
> (16) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlprojects2b/ 
> 
> Steam traction and road going equipment. 
> 
> (17) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlprojects3/ 
> 
> Steam powered fire engines and pumps, also some
> interesting articles on 
> hydraulic 
> rams. 
> 
> (18) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlprojects4/ 
> 
> Some old clock building articles from ME and as well
> discussion on building 
> clocks and special tools and tricks for doing the
> job. 
> 
> (19) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mlhorology/ 
> 
> Metal working hints & tips for the beginner as well
> the more experienced user. 
> 
> Mechanical drawing, measuring tools, cross drilling
> and pattern-making. 
> 
> (20) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mwhints/ 
> 
> Duplex on threading and some other hints and
> projects from this super team. 
> 
> (21) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mwhints2/ 
> 
> Drill sharpening, tool sharpening, knurling and
> parting off. 
> 
> (22) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mwhints3/ 
> 
> Centering work, use of chucks and other work-holding
> devices and more 
> information 
> on tapping. 
> 
> (23) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mwhints4/ 
> 
> Some ideas for building your own lathe or improving
> the one you have. 
> 
> (24) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mwlatheideas/ 
> 
> Tools and ideas for the small shop milling machine
> and shaper. 
> 
> (25) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mwmills/ 
> 
> Indexing, dividing and gear cutting on the lathe and
> mill. 
> 
> (26) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mwmills2/ 
> 
> Power hacksaws, saws and other secondary but useful
> shop equipment. 
> 
> (27) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mwsmalltools/ 
> 
> 
> JWE 
> Long Beach, CA 
> 
> 
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