Blobs to blocks another way
When I was making the flea eyes, I also cast a simple rectangular bar of aluminium with a second crucible of metal. Although it was quite a good casting it was open cast and hence had a rounded top and
Posted in: Casting
Materials: Aluminium
Tags: density, PSTOIC
Selecting a welder – TIG vs MIG
Since attending the welding evening class, I’ve been saving up for my own welding machine. To help make a decision, I’ve been reading a variety of books such as Performance Welding I also found a video from Andy Fogarty the
The London Model Engineering Exhibition 2010
Later this month is the 14th London Model Engineering Exhibition at Alexandra Palace. They promise to have a range of displays by clubs, large scale model live steam railway layouts, meccano, rockets, horologists, hydroplanes, tanks and of course a large
Posted in: Exhibition
Tags: Alexandra Palace, Model Engineering Exhibition
A smashing blog for the end of the year
On a recent visit to the Workshopshed my nephew Duncan pointed at one of my hammers and asked what it was for. So I though I’d put together a quick article on different types of hammers. The hammer in question
Destructo Iron Works
I’ve been following twitter for some months now and have met some interesting metal workers and welders on there. One of them Chris from Destructo Iron Works has spared the time for an interview. Workshopshed: Hi Chris, can you tell
Posted in: Fabrication, Interview, Welding
Tags: Vegas
TIG Welding
TIG Welding (Tungsten Inert Gas) or GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) uses an electric current to generate an arc between the work and a tungsten electrode. A gas is used to shield the joint from oxidisation. Typically this is the
Model Engineering Fair Pictures
Just returned from Sandown and here are pictures of the amazing models from the Model Engineering Fair. There was some excellent quality of work with my favourites being “My Little Lathe” and Cherry Hill’s impressive agricultural engine. There was also
Posted in: Exhibition
Tags: Model Engineering
Collet Chuck
Previously when milling in the lathe I’ve just put the milling cutter in the jaws of the 3 jaw chuck. This is not idea as it may slip and could damage the chuck jaws if it does so. A better
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Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
