Model Engineer & Workshop - January 2017

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This Month’s MEW has a special feature on CASTING AND PATTERN MAKING TECHNIQUES Stephen Wessel describes his approach to making producing complex castings. TWO NEW CHUCKS FOR AN OLD MYFORD LATHE Mike Haughton fits and tests essential accessories for his Super Seven. AN ARDUINO IN MY TOOLBOX Silly Old Duffer explores the results from his engine indicator. PROJECT - UNIVERSAL SCREW MODIFICATION FIXTURE An excellent and flexible accessory for you to make from the bench of John Ashton. A NUTTY PROBLEM When a Victorian piano stool tried to drop Brian Moseley through the floor, it was the start of an interesting workshop challenge. MODIFICATIONS TO A MYFORD 7 SERIES LATHE More improvements for your Myford from Inchanga. AXMINSTER SELF-CENTRING VICE Mike Cox gets to grips with a new milling accessory from Axminster Tools. CENTEC MILL POWER FEED John Harris fits a power feed unit that could easily be adapted for other machines. ONE MAN AND HIS SEVERN LATHES The popular series returns, with Jock Miller describing not one, but seven, bench lathes with a fascinating connection. PROTECTING HOBBY WORKSHOPS AND EQUIPMENT In a guide written specially for MEW, Axa Insurance explain the issues behind making sure your workshop is properly covered. A MINIATURE BELT SANDER FOR YOUR LATHE Mogens Kilde concludes his step-by-step beginner’s build. On the Cover This month’s cover shows Stephen Wessel, author of our castings feature clearly enjoying relaxing in his workshop. This excellent photo was taken through an open window!