In this issue

"On the Cover
Our cover shows the selection of press tools Will Doggett has made for his workshop pneumatic press, find out more on page 46.
Shaping up an Adept Howard Lewis brings one of these ageing but very practical hand shapers back into working fettle.
Beginner’s Guide to Tailstock Alignment An essential guide that every owner of a new lathe should read.
The Simplicity Jig No.1 In the first of a series of articles, John Harding introduces the first of a series of useful grinding accessories.
A Small Shop Sand Blasting Cabinet A nice compact design that’s still capable of allowing work on sizeable hand held parts designed by Graham Meek.
Mike’s Workshop Mike Cox suggest an inexpensive source of depth gauges.
More Thoughts on Tachometers Noel Shelley follows up on the recent article by Andy Carruthers.
The Modular Dividing head Ted Hansen continues this useful guide to making and using your own dividing head in Part 2.
Repairing a Bicycle Crank Alex du Pre used high-strength retainer to achieve a lasting repair for this component which is subject to ‘cycling loads’.
A Guided Power Feed for a Warco Bandsaw Richard T. Smith continues his guide to making this pneumatic feed arrangement.
An Exercise in CAD – or How to Draw (Internal) Gears Peter Shaw sets out his method for approaching a task which can seem more than a little challenging at first sight.
Plus all your regular favourites!"

Beginner's guide to tailstock alignment

If you want to turn parallel or drill small holes in the lathe without breaking bits, lining up the tailstock is essential. Pete Barker shows how simple it is.

9 mins

The Simplicity Jig No. 1

John Harding introduces this jig for sharpening end mill cutters, the first of a series of related grinding accessories.

2 mins

A Small Shop Sand Blasting Cabinet

Graham Meek makes a versatile cabinet with a modest footprint and a ball joint for the gun which maximises the internal space available.

10+ mins

More Thoughts on Tachometers

Noel Shelley follows up on Andrew Carruther’s recent article

4 mins

Workshop Press Tooling

Will Doggett makes a set of tooling for his press tool described starting in issue 285

5 mins

Repairing a Bicycle Crank

Alex du Pre tackles an unusual workshop task

4 mins

A guided power feed for a Warco bandsaw

Richard T. Smith makes a pneumatic accessory for a vertical bandsaw.

6 mins

An Exercise in CAD, or How to Draw (Internal) Gears.

Peter Shaw takes readers through his approach to drawing gears on a computer

10+ 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.