In this issue

On the Cover
Our cover shows Pete Barker’s technique for scraping and shimming Myford white metal headstock bearings, see page 61 for another useful guide to reconditioning a worn lathe.
A Model Engineers’ Fantasy Lathe – Concept Design Alex du Pre has risen to the challenge with his ideas for a ‘lathe of the future’.
The Prusa Mini, a small but versatile 3D printer Martin Petersen reviews a new, compact machine from Prusa.
Repairing a Safe-D-Speeder R. Finch realised an ageing drill accessory was just what he needed for a tricky task, but it took a bit of workshop nous to bring it into working order.
A Tapping Attachment for Small Taps Graham Meek offers a neat design for minimising breakage of small taps.
Motorising the Z-Axis of a Chester Champion Mill David George concludes his series on powering the head movement of this popular milling machine.
A Modified Bench Grinder Chris Taylor simplified and improved his lathe tool grinding with this adjustable grinding rest.
Shortening a Chain Will Doggett steps through making a special link for shortening a continuous hand chain.
The Modular Dividing head The figures for Ted Hansen’s Worm Module.
Sine Protractor Stewart Hart explains this simple tool for setting accurate angles.
Toolholders for a Myford M Lathe David Smith makes a batch of toolholders, also suitable for the Drummond M and many other lathes with a round tool pillar.
“Coax” – Achieving Accurate Coaxial Chucking. Jacques Maurel has tried different ways of making ordinary 3-jaw chucks into micro-adjustable ones.

A Model Engineers' Fantasy Lathe Concept Design

Alex du Pre shares his thoughts on what might make an ideal lathe

10+ mins

The Prusa Mini, a small but versatile 3D-printer

Martin Petersen reviews a new, compact 3D printer

6 mins

A Tapping Attachment for Small Taps

During my engineering apprenticeship and while working as a toolmaker spanning 40+ years I would imagine I must have tapped countless thousands of holes.

7 mins

Shortening a Chain

Will Doggett makes a special link to shorten the Hand Chain on a lifting block

6 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.