Model Engineers' Workshop

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.

Model Engineers' Workshop

On the Editor's Bench

Thread Milling In The Workshop • Bob Reeve investigates into the practicality of thread milling using CNC and various types of cutter.

A Fixed Steady for a Myford ML10 • Richard Lofting makes a steady to support long workpieces on an ML10 lathe.

A Turntable Weight • Neil Wyatt makes a simple hifi accessory that is an ideal project for those just starting out with lathe turning. Audiophiles, please look away now.

Micro-Milling With A Home-Made Contraption - Part 6 • Mike Tilby concludes the story of his scratch built machine tool, with some further developments and examples of how he’s used it.

Learning to love my Denford NovaTurn, Part 2 • Mick Knights makes quick change toolholders for his Denford Novaturn CNC lathe.

Readers' Tips

From the Archives

The Potty Engineering Cutter Grinder Part 3 • Stewart Hart continues his ‘quick and easy’ grinder build, featuring two more full pages of plans.

THE MIDLANDS MODEL ENGINEERING EXHIBITION • Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th October 2024 at Warwickshire Event Centre

Scribe a line • YOUR CHANCE TO TALK TO US!

A Flexible Paint Can Turner • Roger Froud has devised a useful device for keeping paint in tip top condition during a project. We include a link for downloading files for making or modifying the design yourself.

Getting the most out of your Brushless Mill. Part 4 • Jason Ballamy details some modifications you can make to enhance the usability of your mill.

NEWS from the World of Engineering

SUPPORTING AND STEADYING

A Sheet Metal Rolling Machine • Paul Tiney makes a set of bending rollers for manipulating sheet metal into accurate curves.