Model Engineer 4523 2015

Model Engineer 4523 2015, Balum Balum, Model Engineer

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//-->FREEEDGE TECHNOLOGY SPEEDYLATHE GAUGEFor all new UK subscribers**Print and Print + Digital Subscriptions OnlyVol. 215No.4523•11 - 23 December 2015Join our online communitywww.model-engineer.co.ukMore onRosebudGratesEngineeringin WoodCOVER FEATUREFabricatingLocomotive WheelsJapaneseRailtourENGINEERING GROUPMechanical DarwinismTHE ORIGINAL MAGAZINE FOR MODEL ENGINEERS£3.60An essential machine in our Skill Centre, the UE-153DV1metal cutting bandsaw is used on a daily basis. The bi-metalblade supplied with the machine is perfect for cutting thevaried material in the engineering workshop.The variable pitch of the blade reduces vibration and enables thetechnician to cut a billet from a 115mm diameter stainless steelbar quietly and cleanly. Once he has started the cut manually usingthe bow trigger switch he will set the machine to automaticallyfinish the task.An accurate performance every timeWith greater than average capacities, these robustly constructedcompact metal cutting bandsaws are perfect for the serious homemodel engineer or small engineering workshop.The UE-127DV1 has a cast alloy base, while the larger and more rugged UE-153DV1 has abase made from cast iron. Both machines have a cast iron vice assembly. They also offerthe choice of a fully automatic function or can be hand operated by a trigger switchon the bow. The direct drive motors are fitted with variable speed, so can be adjustedto suit the task in hand. The whole bow and motor assembly can be swivelled from 0° to 60°to create accurate bevels.Axminster Model Engineer SeriesAxminster Model Engineer Series5 star reviewUE-127DV1 BandsawUE-153DV1 Bandsaw£389.95Inc.vatCode505214£569.95Inc.vat£109.96Inc.vatCode508208Axcaliber Premium Blade1,440mm x 13mm x 10-14pt£26.95Code508217Axcaliber Premium bi-metal bandsaw bladesare manufactured from M42 high speed steelwith 8% cobalt using advanced CNC machining, high precision digital measuring equipmentand specialised heat treatment facilities. The result is a blade which consistently cuts straighter,has harder, longer-life teeth and which gives a superior finish to the work. All blades havevariable pitch teeth enabling them to be used for a wide range of applications.Optional Floor StandCode508209Axcaliber Premium Blade1,785mm x 13mm x 10-14pt£32.76Code508220For the full engineering range and prices, visitaxminster.co.ukor call0800 371822All prices include VAT, delivery and are valid until 31st December 2015Axminster Basingstoke Cardiff High Wycombe North Shields Nuneaton Sittingbourne WarringtonNew store in Cardiffopening Wednesday 18th NovemberValegate Retail Park, Copthorne Way, Cardiff CF5 6EH870Published byMyTimeMedia Ltd.Enterprise House, Enterprise Way,Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF+44 (0)1689 869840www.model-engineer.co.uk884UK- New, Renewals & EnquiriesTel: 0844 243 9023Email: help@me.secureorder.co.ukUSA & CANADA- New, Renewals & EnquiriesTel: (001)-866-647-9191REST OF WORLD- New, Renewals & EnquiriesTel: +44 1604 828 748Email: help@me.secureorder.co.ukContact: www.myhobbystore.co.uk/contactWebsite: www.myhobbystore.co.uk/magazinesContact: www.myhobbystore.co.uk/contactWebsite: www.myhobbystore.co.uk/me-plansEditor:Diane CarneyTel: +44 (0)1539 564750Email: diane.carney@mytimemedia.comTehnical Assistant:Stewart HartDesigner:Yvette GreenIllustrator:Grahame ChambersRetouching Manager:Brian VickersAd Production:Robin GraySenior Account Manager:Duncan ArmstrongEmail: duncan.armstrong@mytimemedia.comTel: 01634 238893SUBSCRIPTIONSBACK ISSUES & BINDERSVol. 215 No. 4523 11 - 23 December 2015ANDSAVEUP TO38%OFF THE SHOP PRICEPLUS RECEIVE AFREEEDGE TECHNOLOGYSPEEDYLATHE GAUGESee page 857 for detailsMODEL ENGINEERING PLANSEDITORIALSUBSCRIBE TODAY858 SMOKE RINGSNews, views and comment on theworld of model engineering.PRODUCTION859 ENGINEERING IN WOODEarl Hansen's gallery ofexquisite models.ADVERTISING865 MASTIFFMick Knights contemplates somebatch machining.MARKETING & SUBSCRIPTIONSSubscription Manager:Kate Hall870 OUT AND ABOUT 2015Martin Wallis looks back on a busyrally season.Publisher:Julie MillerGroup Advertising Manager:Rhona BolgerEmail: rhona.bolger@mytimemedia.comChief Executive:Owen DaviesChairman:Peter HarknessMANAGEMENT874 JOURNEYMAN'S JOTTINGS:OLD ENGINES REVIEWEDJourneyman turns the pages ofsome historic publications.884 MORE GRATE EXPECTATIONSPeter Griffiths elaborates upon our recentfeatures on this fascinating phenomenon.878 ALLAN BROTHERSLAMPLESS OIL ENGINEFrank Cruickshank builds an early‘semi-diesel’ engine in 1:10 scale.© MyTimeMedia Ltd. 2015All rights reserved ISSN 0026-7325The Publisher’s written consent must be obtained before any part of thispublication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever, including photocopiers,and information retrieval systems. All reasonable care is taken in the preparationof the magazine contents, but the publishers cannot be held legally responsiblefor errors in the contents of this magazine or for any loss however arising fromsuch errors, including loss resulting from negligence of our staff. Reliance placedupon the contents of this magazine is at reader’s own risk.Model Engineer, ISSN 0026-7325, is published fortnightly with a third issuein May and October by MYTIMEMEDIA Ltd, Enterprise House, Enterprise Way,Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF, UK. The US annual subscription price is 70.95GBP(equivalent to approximately 118USD). Airfreight and mailing in the USA byagent named Air Business Ltd, c/o Worldnet Shipping Inc.,156-15, 146th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11434, USA. Periodicalspostage paid at Jamaica NY 11431. US Postmaster: Send address changesto Model Engineer, Worldnet Shipping Inc., 156-15, 146th Avenue, 2nd Floor,Jamaica, NY 11434, USA. Subscription records are maintained atdsb.net 3 Queensbridge, The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7BF.Air Business Ltd is acting as our mailing agent.887 THE BARCLAY WELLTANKS OF THE GREAT WARA locomotive construction seriesby Terence Holland.881 MECHANICAL DARWINISMRalph Oliver offers a philosophicalcomparison with the animal kingdom.892 AN IRISHMAN LOOSE IN JAPANDr. Michael Gray writes an entertainingaccount of his travels.900 CLUB NEWSGeoff Theasby takes a look atwhat is happening in the clubs.903 DIARYFREEEDGE TECHNOLOGY SPEEDYLATHE GAUGEFor all new UK subscribers**Print and Print + Digital Subscriptions OnlyForthcoming events.Vol. 215No.4523•11 - 23 December 2015Join our online communitywww.model-engineer.co.ukmodelengineersMore onRosebudGratesEngineeringin WoodCOVER FEATUREON THECOVER...The work of Earl Hansen is something quite unusual,very detailed and is pleasing to the eye. It's our pleasureto feature it on page 859. 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