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Martin Cleeve's Screwcutting Clutch

This article was previously published in Model Engineer No. 3557, March 1977, and was drawn to our attention by the letter below submitted to MEW by Alastair Sinclair. Given the high levels of interest in screwcutting clutches for modern lathes based on the Hardinge design in recent years, we felt that this article would be particularly useful for readers. This article is copyright My Time Media and the Author.

The 2014 Model Engineer Exhibition

The 2014 Model Engineer Exhibition in Sandown, Surrey is shaping up to be a great success with an exceptional array of outstanding models on display. Neil Wyatt reports on the first day of the exhibition (12 December 2014).

A Spindle Moulder

A reprint of Norman A. Ough's 1954 Model Engineer article.

Free Plan: A Lathe Mounted Bandsaw

This intriguing design for a lathe mounted bandsaw appeared in Issues 9 and 10 of Model Engineers' Workshop (February/March 1992 and April/May 1992). Designed by Mr G Gray of Nantwich it was designed to be mounted on, and powered by, a Myford ML7 lathe, but no doubt with some modification it could be used with many other lathes of similar centre height.

A Self-Feeding Facing Tool

This short article provides the essential details to allow the experienced hobby engineer to make a facing tool with automatic feed. Subscribers Only

Norden, A Nineteenth Century Mill Engine to 1:12 Scale

In the 22 March 2013 issue of Model Engineer, Neil Wyatt introduced a series describing the construction of 'Norden', an unusual vertical steam engine based on a small sketch in an old issue of ME. The series ran from issue 4452 until issue 4472 in alternate (even numbered) issues. All the articles are available in the online archive.

Free Plan: Festive Port Pourer

This 'Victorian' Port Pourer appeared as a free plan and 3 1/2 page article in issue 3 of MEW, winter 1990. If nothing else it proves that Stan Bray was willing to experiment with the range of topics covered by the magazine!

Passenger Comfort and Safety

Bill Perrett of Southampton DMES wrote a history of 25 years of model railway passenger car development. It appeared in Model Engineer between December 1987 and July 1988. Subscribers Only

The Model Engineers Workshop Free Plan Collection

Over the first few years following its launch in 1990, MEW regularly included a free pull-out plan. These plans covered a diverse range of tools, from a filing rest to a simple lathe.

A visit to the Harrogate Model Engineering Exhibition 2014

Today I enjoyed a busy day the the Harrogate exhibition. I'd like to thank Lou and Gavin Rex for their warm welcome. It was great to meet so many readers of MEW and the forums, as well as many of the traders. Sadly, I didn't have the time to get round everything or everyone. Here are some highlights (more to appear in MEW!)

Duke of Edinburgh at the Model Engineer Exhibition

In 1952 the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Model Engineer Exhibition.

An Axle Weighbridge

Keith Wraight weighs things up at Colchester.

LBSC Rose Bowl Competition 2013

A preview by Steve Eaton.

Home Brew Digital Read Out

Duncan Webster and Paul Middlehurst co-operatively create a useful device.

Chemin de Fer Touristique du Vermandois

Rhys Owen is a volunteer on this French preserved railway.

Ferris Wheel Clock

Ferris Wheel Clock in PDF format

Model Engineer Exhibition 2010

Northumbrian back issues

Herewith a listing of all issues containing Tony Weale's "Northumbrian - A second look at Rainhill" articles. Relevant back issues can be ordered from MyHobbyStore Ltd. T. +44 (0)844 848 8822.

Northumbrian articles in M.E.

Herewith a listing of all issues containing Tony Weale's "Northumbrian - A second look at Rainhill" articles. If you are a subscriber a click on any issue will take you to the relevant digital edition. Subscribers Only

MEX 2010 Entry Form & Rules

MEX 2010 Entry Form & Rules