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This file has been downloaded free of charge from www.model-engineer.co.uk This file is provided for personal use only, and therefore this file or its contents must NOT be used for commercial purposes, sold, or passed to a third party. Copyright has been asserted by the respective parties. [e> HOBBY MAGAZINE ©, nee = oti oa , : ee ON clocks feed Vehicles ll sae py ec “ Engines Workshop Equipment @ GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME EVERY TIME Emco offer the widest choice of machining centres built to precision standards for all model makers EMCO UNIMAT 3 EMCO COMPACT 5 EMCO COMPACT 10 EMCO MAIER Css) EMCO UNIMAT 3 is constructed as industrial sized lathes with T-ribbed bed of highgrade cast iron and ground V-guideways for cross-slide and tailstock. 200 mm between centres. ‘92 mm swing Speed range 130-4000 rpm. EMCO COMPACT 5 is available in metric or | imperial graduations and like all Emco lathes has a vertical milling and drilling attached in its wide range of | accessories. 350 mm & ines between centres, 130 mm swing Speed range 200-2400 rpm. EMCO FB-2 EMCO COMPACT 10 is manufactured according to DIN8606, is top European ‘quality and the name Emco ensures an optimum supply of spare parts. All the operating elements are carefully arranged so that you will work comfortably and with less fatigue on your lathe. 650 mm between centres, 280 mm swing Speed range 70-1700 rpm. EMCO FB-2 is a reliable partner constructed for technically perfect solutions and meeting the highest demands at an economical price. Steel gears in ‘the milling head run in an oil bath and shaved surfaces guarantee long life and quiet running. 630 x 150 mm table size, Speed range 120-2000 rpm. ‘Telephone or write for full colour brochures and stockist's details. EMCO MAIER LTD. 10 WOODSHOTS MEADOW, CROXLEY CENTRE, WATFORD, HERTS. WD1 8YZ. TELEPHONE WATFORD (0923) 50051 TELEX 263294 (EMCOUK) FAX (0923) 243908 INEINEERINE ‘AUTHOR: Stan Bray EDITOR: Alec Gee ART EDITOR: Ron Cunnington EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Ron Moulton [With thanks to the staff of Model Engineer magazine for photographic assistance ‘and advice] “World of Model Engineering 2” is printed in Greot Britain by Garnett Print, Rotherham, with ‘mono origination by Island Graphics of Chesham and colour origination by Derek Croxon of Chesham, Bucks, for the Proprietors and Publishers, Argus Specialist Publications Lid, [o member of the Argus Press, Group] PO Box 35, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, Disiribution by SM Distribution Ld. All rights reserved, no part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the prior consent of the ceuthor and publisher. © 1988 ‘Argus Specialist Publications Lid, ARGUS PRESS GROUP CONTENTS Model engineering's for everyone Some of the basic tools you'll need ‘SOCIETY NEWS The advantages of joining « club STATIONARY STEAM A major branch of the hobby The choice of gauge is enormous All model engineering projects need them VALVE GEAR ‘What itis and how it works A SIMPLE STEAM ENGINE That anyone can build Governors discussed and described PUMPS Their history ond application in models CASTINGS DIRECTORY ‘Comprehensive listings of what's available Names, addresses, phone numbers Moking your own tools and accessories Down to the pool with steam and diesel Appliances old ond new moke attractive models TRACTION ENGINES ‘One of the largest areas of hobby interest Diesel, petrol, two-stroke, spork-ignition CLOCK MAKING A challenging branch of the hobby The range of future model subjects is vast (33) (S) (85) [5) [88] P a 2) O of TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD AUTOMATIC CENTRE PUNCH Hardenedand ground Punch Feit © envy aur body or @ Nohammer required, Simply hold punc! sy handlin inupright position and press handle @ Points easily removed down fora perfect centre for resharpening or mark every time replacement MINIATURE PLIERS 6 for £9.25 + £1.60 c/p Bont Hows | es + B59 c/o a Nowe fas + Pree one re cae faye. ‘52 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD. sieIia LONDON WIP OBA BROTHERS LIMITED Tecpiee:01-536 420 154 page illustrated catalogue price £1.50 post free UK. Overseas Surface or Airmail, post extra * Exclusive to Proops Bros., a range of rugg nylon gears, ““Geartech 1”, purpose-made to be compatible with the Proops Model Motor (JRL). #9) A 10-tooth pinion for the moter, plus a range 2288 of gears and two interlocking toothed racks self-fubricating nylon, to safely fill the needs of the modeller, experimenter, educationalist, in fact ALL needs in small = power transmissions. (Motors are battery intced'nins. powered, hence safe for youngsters). Gears are supplemented with sets of pulleys “Pulleytech 1°" for lighter work. Worms and worm wheels are also available. All sets suit most of the current educational toys and are an invaluable accessory. ‘Geartech 1" (10 items) Pulleytech 1" (7 pulleys Worm & Wheel sets (3 pairs) £1.00 + 30p (c&p) JR3L Motor .. . 75p + 30p (c&p) TRADE ENQUIRIES INVITED £3.00 + 60p (c&p) £1.75 + 6p (c&p) COUNTER SALES or WORLDWIDE MAIL ORDER SERVICE Retail Counter Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Saturday 9am-12.30pm — 24-hour answerphone service, A. J. Reeves & Co. (B’ham) Ltd. 2 Holly Lane, Marston Green, Birmingham B37 7AW England. Tel: 021-779 6831/ World of Model Engineering 2 If you do not already have a copy of our CATALOGUE of TOOLS, MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT for MODEL ENGINEERS May we suggest that you correct this situation now. You are missing out on a lot of bargains offered on TOP QUALITY EQUIPMENT Please send cheque/P.0. for £1.50 to:- ATLAS TOOLS LTD DUXONS TURN HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HERTS. HP2 48D %* Current special offers are up to 35% OFF list price while stocks last! New MachineTools, = /2% =. 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