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

Hardness Testing • Jacques Maurel, in France, makes a device that applies a repeatable force to a special indenter for Vickers Hardness Testing.

From the Archives

The History of Lathes • Henk-Jan de Ruiter takes a look at the long history of our favourite machine tool.

A Workshop Diary • Alex du Pre returns with an occasional series highlighting some interesting workshop challenges. He starts by making a small tailstock for a dividing head.

Improving Depth Measurement with a Digital Caliper • Geoff Andrews explains a modification that helps increase accuracy when using a digital caliper to measure depth.

Building a Marble Run Chain Hoist • While waiting for his new workshop to be ready, Mark Noel found a way to keep his brain cells buzzing.

A Swarf Chute

NEWS from the World of Engineering

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

ENTRIES FOR THE STEVENSON TROPHY 2024

Lathe Saddle Stop Alan Girvan

Eccentric Chuck Bernard Towers

Bevel Gear Test Rig - Bob Reeve

Tailstock Tap Holder - Brett Meacle

Myford Screw Cutting Indicator - David George

Taylor Hobson Engraver Spindle - John Cuckson

Getting the most out of your Brushless Mill. Part 5 • Jason Ballamy concludes this short series by explaining how to modify a milling vice for easy and accurate relocation.

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!

Radii – functions and checking

Learning to love my Denford NovaTurn, Part 2 • Mick Knights describes using his Denford Novaturn CNC lathe.