By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more

Member postings for William Bolton

Here is a list of all the postings William Bolton has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.

Thread: New member from Glasgow
31/01/2020 23:47:01

Thanks for the warm welcome gents.

In reply to Brian, my friend is making a replica 1910 steam crane which was manufactured near Motherwell by a company named Marshall and Brown (?).

He remembers seeing the crane in use during his working days. He is trying to work from memory and from photographs that he took during his working days because he doesn't feel that it would be possible to find drawings.

To David, yes I'm going to scour the site. You never know, if there is anywhere that I'll track some drawn information for him then its here on this site. I have already told him about it and he is very keen to get on to have a look for himself.

Regards,

WB

31/01/2020 21:10:40

Hi. I'm new to the world of model engineering. I have a friend who was employed in the Motherwell Ravenscraig steel works for his entire working life and who retains a strong interest in metal work. I have become fascinated by his home forge, metalworking machines, etc and by his stories of his days in the steel industry. He has begun to make a model engine and he asked me about how he could source certain parts that he would find difficult to manufacture. I think this is the place. As so often happens, you find yourself developing an interest which grows into more of a hands on experience. I think I've been bitten by the bug! I'm going to show him this site (he's not very good with anything related to IT) but I'm sure that he will freak out when he see's the resources and support available on this forum.

Thread: Win10
30/01/2020 21:18:17

I'm running WIN 7 I received the warnings from Microsoft about support ending for Win 7. I then received an "update" from Microsoft last week for Microsoft Word. I let it download and guess what? I no longer have Microsoft Word. It stopped dead. I have downloaded Libre Office and it is a terrific free alternative but oh dear, what a coincidence Mr Gates! If you run windows 7 do not accept any further updates from a Microsoft product.

Magazine Locator

Want the latest issue of Model Engineer or Model Engineers' Workshop? Use our magazine locator links to find your nearest stockist!

Find Model Engineer & Model Engineers' Workshop

Sign up to our Newsletter

Sign up to our newsletter and get a free digital issue.

You can unsubscribe at anytime. View our privacy policy at www.mortons.co.uk/privacy

Latest Forum Posts
Support Our Partners
cowells
Sarik
MERIDIENNE EXHIBITIONS LTD
Subscription Offer

Latest "For Sale" Ads
Latest "Wanted" Ads
Get In Touch!

Do you want to contact the Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop team?

You can contact us by phone, mail or email about the magazines including becoming a contributor, submitting reader's letters or making queries about articles. You can also get in touch about this website, advertising or other general issues.

Click THIS LINK for full contact details.

For subscription issues please see THIS LINK.

Digital Back Issues

Social Media online

'Like' us on Facebook
Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter
 Twitter Logo

Pin us on Pinterest

 

Donate

donate