Model Engineer & Workshop Magazine - July 2019

In this issue

"On the Cover This month’s cover shows Derek Brown demonstrating the grinding of four-facet drills at the recent Doncaster Show. See page 13 for a selection of pictures from the recent National Model Engineering and Model Making Exhibition. An Eleven-Inch Rotary Table Richard Wightman’s bumper rotary table is a one-day-make that could solve all sorts of problems. A Second Cross-Slide Leadscrew Peter Shaw returns with a second instalment of this occasional odyssey. One Man and His Lathe This occasional series returns with Richard Wilson and his Denford Synchro lathe. Out, Out, Damned Bearing Simon Davies uses his powers of perseverance and persuasion on some rather recalcitrant races. A Hydraulic Press James Perry completes his workshop press and demonstrates its capabilities. Lathework for Beginners Neil Wyatt looks at the various types of lathe toolpost. A Secondary Handwheel An easier to use alternative to standard wheel handles, from Stephen Bondfield. Sliding Chop Saw David Haythornthwaite achieves a precise cut with an economically priced angle grinder. A Lifting Beam R. Finch looks at the mathematics behind calculating the load bearing properties of a lifting beam for his workshop. Taming the ‘Universal’ Tool and Cutter Grinder Graham Sadler improves a popular grinding machine, including a look at four-facet drills"