Tools and Techniques

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  • Best way to fabricate multiple metal parts?
    by jon price » Fri Apr 22, 2016 11:01 am
    32 Replies
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    Last post by Winander
    Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:43 pm
  • slitting saw blades
    by philpill » Sat Apr 23, 2016 8:19 am
    6 Replies
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    Last post by Stephen Duffell
    Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:20 am
  • Mystery Tool
    by David B » Tue Feb 23, 2016 9:46 am
    3 Replies
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    Last post by David B
    Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:57 pm
  • copper coated fibreboard
    by philpill » Thu Feb 18, 2016 4:53 pm
    0 Replies
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    Last post by philpill
    Thu Feb 18, 2016 4:53 pm
  • Magnifier Visual Aids
    by PeteScR » Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:11 pm
    7 Replies
    5721 Views
    Last post by derekrussan
    Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:10 pm
  • In search of...
    by Mike Garwood » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:36 pm
    13 Replies
    11216 Views
    Last post by steves17
    Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:27 pm
  • Storing straight things
    by David B » Sat Dec 05, 2015 5:38 pm
    8 Replies
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    Last post by Warehouseworker
    Thu Dec 24, 2015 12:50 am
  • Recommendations for a compact camera
    by ChrisMitchell » Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:16 am
    8 Replies
    7551 Views
    Last post by martin goodall
    Wed Dec 09, 2015 12:11 pm
  • Tolerance B2B Gauge
    by Winander » Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:11 pm
    6 Replies
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    Last post by Terry Bendall
    Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:15 am
  • Metal Shears/Tin Snips
    by Winander » Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:34 pm
    16 Replies
    14120 Views
    Last post by Martin Wynne
    Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:44 am
  • Forming kits
    by Tor Giffard » Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:37 pm
    8 Replies
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    Last post by Tor Giffard
    Mon Nov 23, 2015 5:53 pm
  • Unbending etches
    by jon price » Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:44 am
    4 Replies
    3699 Views
    Last post by Tim V
    Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:57 am
  • Fitting suspension units
    by David B » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:10 pm
    18 Replies
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    Last post by Will L
    Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:55 pm
  • Magnifying headband
    by John Bateson » Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:30 pm
    15 Replies
    9807 Views
    Last post by steve howe
    Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:28 pm
  • Soldering Irons
    by Andy W » Sun Sep 13, 2015 10:55 am
    40 Replies
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    Last post by David B
    Mon Nov 02, 2015 1:52 pm
  • A replacement for super glue?
    by Simon Glidewell » Thu Dec 04, 2014 9:34 pm
    8 Replies
    6639 Views
    Last post by jasp
    Sat May 23, 2015 8:24 pm
  • drill size for tapping 10BA hole?
    by jon price » Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:42 am
    9 Replies
    9622 Views
    Last post by Terry Bendall
    Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:35 am
  • Which glue or solvent?
    by David B » Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:12 am
    18 Replies
    11896 Views
    Last post by Paul Willis
    Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:19 pm
  • Drill bits - is titanium worthwhile?
    by David Thorpe » Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:25 pm
    25 Replies
    16642 Views
    Last post by Will L
    Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:38 pm
  • Desk Top Magnifier and Light (LED)
    by John Bateson » Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:46 pm
    5 Replies
    5211 Views
    Last post by 4307
    Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:49 pm
  • Coffman Right Clamps
    by Warehouseworker » Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:41 pm
    9 Replies
    7631 Views
    Last post by billbedford
    Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:47 am
  • Which Araldite?
    by andrew jukes » Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:34 am
    15 Replies
    18477 Views
    Last post by Philip Hall
    Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:40 pm
  • Removing gears from RTR locos
    by Simon Glidewell » Fri Dec 05, 2014 5:40 pm
    7 Replies
    4996 Views
    Last post by David B
    Sat Dec 06, 2014 9:27 am
  • Installing connecting rods on Black Beetle
    by jon price » Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:59 pm
    6 Replies
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    Last post by jon price
    Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:14 pm
  • Google specifically for the Scalefour Society
    by Tor Giffard » Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:47 am
    7 Replies
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    Last post by RobM
    Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:44 am
  • DIY Bearing Countersink for RTR Axleboxes (AKA truck-tuner)
    by Simon_S » Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:19 pm
    1 Replies
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    Last post by DougN
    Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:13 pm
  • Measure distance on Google Maps
    by BryanJohnson » Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:05 pm
    4 Replies
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    Last post by Andy W
    Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:02 am
  • Boxpok Plan D...West Country Pacifics in P4
    by Tor Giffard » Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:42 pm
    41 Replies
    23815 Views
    Last post by Horsetan
    Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:27 am
  • CAD
    by Antony Richardson » Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:42 pm
    15 Replies
    15370 Views
    Last post by billbedford
    Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:19 am
  • Soldering white metal
    by David B » Mon May 05, 2014 7:31 pm
    23 Replies
    16945 Views
    Last post by David B
    Sat May 10, 2014 9:11 pm
  • How do you cut sections of hypodermic needle?
    by John Palmer » Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:12 pm
    21 Replies
    17255 Views
    Last post by John Palmer
    Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:29 pm
  • Rivet forming press
    by BareClawz » Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:38 pm
    15 Replies
    14733 Views
    Last post by Terry Bendall
    Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:38 pm
  • 100 degree solder
    by David B » Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:44 am
    7 Replies
    5924 Views
    Last post by billbedford
    Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:27 am
  • Used dental bits for grinding/shaping etc
    by Tor Giffard » Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:32 am
    1 Replies
    2632 Views
    Last post by ICollett
    Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:37 pm
  • Spring stops on solebars - folding technique?
    by ICollett » Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:42 am
    4 Replies
    4845 Views
    Last post by ICollett
    Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:26 pm
  • Product Review York Mini Squares
    by Andy W » Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:29 pm
    16 Replies
    11311 Views
    Last post by Hardwicke
    Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:50 pm
  • Unsoldering silver solder
    by ian espiner » Sun Jan 19, 2014 11:43 am
    7 Replies
    8007 Views
    Last post by dal-t
    Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:20 am
  • Gluing wood
    by Hardwicke » Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:58 pm
    20 Replies
    13054 Views
    Last post by jayell
    Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:24 pm
  • Die Cutters
    by David B » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:44 pm
    9 Replies
    9404 Views
    Last post by Terry Bendall
    Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:19 am
  • Avonside Chassis Clamps
    by Lindsay G » Thu Dec 19, 2013 12:59 am
    11 Replies
    10345 Views
    Last post by grovenor-2685
    Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:24 am
  • Looking after tools that can rust
    by John McAleely » Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:16 am
    29 Replies
    17324 Views
    Last post by Tim V
    Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:13 pm
  • Nickel Silver Rod or alternative
    by John Bateson » Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:02 pm
    9 Replies
    7357 Views
    Last post by John Bateson
    Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:09 pm
  • Solder paint resurrection
    by johnp » Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:15 pm
    8 Replies
    5812 Views
    Last post by Chris Mitton
    Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:22 pm
  • What are the different taps: Bottom, Taper and Second for?
    by John McAleely » Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:09 am
    15 Replies
    35454 Views
    Last post by Terry Bendall
    Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:37 pm
  • Soldering
    by gt40drver » Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:46 am
    8 Replies
    7653 Views
    Last post by gt40drver
    Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:12 am
  • Compressor for airbrush - what to buy?
    by jayell » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:12 pm
    22 Replies
    22474 Views
    Last post by jayell
    Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:18 pm
  • soldering steel
    by steve howe » Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:44 pm
    9 Replies
    10278 Views
    Last post by Philip Hall
    Tue Jul 16, 2013 2:16 pm
  • Magnifying work station - any advice?
    by rgmichel » Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:22 pm
    18 Replies
    21511 Views
    Last post by rgmichel
    Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:43 am
  • Not to gauge Gravity Back to Back Gauge!!
    by Menelaus » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:24 pm
    4 Replies
    4868 Views
    Last post by Horsetan
    Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:40 pm
  • Turbocad
    by David B » Tue May 07, 2013 5:27 pm
    3 Replies
    3982 Views
    Last post by David B
    Tue May 07, 2013 6:07 pm

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