Model Engineers' Workshop - April 2022

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On the Cover
A Golf Trolley Milling Machine Auto Feed Unit Robert Trethewey found a golf cart motor with integral gearbox offered and ideal solution for his mill.
Beginners’ Workshop Geometer looks at simple drilling jigs.
A Small Pantograph Engraver Martin Berry adapted a pantograph for engraving dials and nameplates.
A Mill Alignment Laser Eckhart Hartmann explains how to make an alignment laser that avoids the need for extreme precision in setting it up.
Kite Aerial Photography Mark Noel concludes this fascinating two parter on the challenges of making a stable aerial platform.
Restoring a Centec 2A Mill Stan Nesbitt took a slightly shabby old mill and made a fine job of sprucing it up.
Lathe Topslide Digital Calliper Jock Miller shares his approach and asks when is a vernier not a vernier?
A Load Abalone Say it slowly… Bob Dodds restored a Victorian chair and had to work with an unfamiliar material – mother of pearl.
Making a Comparator Howard Lewis makes a precision stand for a dial indicator to allow accurate comparative measurements.
Computers in the Workshop Stub Mandrel gives a beginner’s introduction to CAD and CNC in the home workshop.
Workshop Cranes Peter King in New Zealand shares his experience of constructing a number of workshop cranes.
Plus all your usual favourites!

Model Engineers' Workshop Magazine Description:

Model Engineers' Workshop is the ideal workshop companion for all hobby engineers. Model Engineers' Workshop shines a spotlight on the tools and techniques used by model makers, light engineers, restorers and customisers and those who like making and modding their own tools. You'll find readers' tips, reviews of workshop equipment as well as articles on restoring old tools and making your own as well as the latest new technologies, techniques and materials. Model Engineers' Workshop magazine publishes 13 great issues a year.