In this issue

"On the Cover
This year’s Doncaster Exhibition attracted plenty of tooling, this selection was made by Mike Sayers to help with construction of his stunning Bentley engine, one of the winners in the Model Engineer competition. See this month’s Ed’s Bench on page 3 for more details.
Contents
Tailstock Tapping Device Brett Meacle describes a neat sliding tailstock tap holder that incorporates ER collets to easily cope with different size taps.
A Micrometer Roller Box Held over from the last issue, we are pleased to present Howard Lewis’ easily adjusted tool for running down thin stock.
A Faceplate The gift of a nice slice of aluminium alloy inspired Stewart Hart to make a useful multi-hole faceplate.
Mill RPM Display Andrew Carruthers fits a popular module to his mill including a neat 3D printed case.
A Combined Scroll Saw and Filling Attachment for your Lathe Mogens Kilde completes this useful combined attachment.
Brazing of Steel Keith Hale returns with more sage advice on joining metals in the home workshop.
A Digital Source Select Switch for a DRO Console Andy Prior has come up with an elegant solution for sharing one display console between two machines.
Lathework for Beginners Neil Wyatt concludes this series by offering some final advice and tips for new lathe users.
Mikes Workshop This month Michael Cox shows how to make a large diameter mandrel handle for your lathe spindle.
Theasby’s Wrinkles Geoff makes a simple but effective template for setting out holes in a case panel.
WM 16 Spindle Hold R. Finch has made a simple spindle hold device for this popular benchtop milling machine.
LOWMEX 2018 Julie Williams reports on tooling related exhibits at this popular regional model engineering exhibition.
Improving an Angle Tightening Attachment Jacques Maurel makes an unreliable angle gauge into a reliable bit of kit with a straightforward modification.
Plus all your regular favourites!"

Tailstock Tapping Device

Brett Meacle makes a sliding tailstock tap holder.

7 mins

A Micrometer Roller Box

Howard Lewis makes a tool for ‘running down’ long thin workpieces

8 mins

A Faceplate

Stew Hart makes a new compact faceplate for his lathe.

2 mins

Mill RPM Display

Andrew Carruthers fi ts a speed readout to his Tom Senior mill

5 mins

A Combined Scroll Saw And File Attachment For Your Lathe

Mogens Kilde gives a step by step guide to aid beginners and the more experienced in making this useful attachment. - Part 3.

3 mins

Brazing Of Steel

Keith Hale entered the brazing industry in 1969. His previous employers include Johnson Matthey Metals, and Engelhard Ind (Sheffield Smelting). He formed CuP Alloys in 1982 and since retiring in 2012 they retain him as a consultant

7 mins

Lathework For Beginners

To conclude this series Neil Wyatt looks at some final advice for those developing their turning skills.

10+ mins

WM16 Mill Spindle Hold

R. Finch describes a simple method of holding the spindle still on the Warco WM16 milling machine (and similar machines) when using a dial indicator

7 mins

Lowmex 2018

Julie Williams reports on workshop-related exhibits at this popular regional model engineering exhibition.

2 mins

Improving An Angle Tightening Attachment

Jacques Maurel improves an inexpensive but unreliable angle gauge

2 mins

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Model Engineers' Workshop Magazine Description:

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 13 great issues a year.