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As well as our fast mail order service for engineering tools, we welcome visitors to our new showroom in Dunstable. We have ample parking and helpful technical staff who are always on hand to answer any questions you may have. Another bonus is our prices for engineering tools when instore which are often cheaper than
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Chronos sell engineering tools & model engineering supplies around the world via a speedy mail order service. Whether you are a hobbyist with a small home workshop, or run a fully fledged engineering company, you are sure to find something of interest amongst our 12,000+ engineering tool products. We feature Myford Lathe compatible accessories, Clarke
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This handy brand new mounting plate allows you to mout your Myford Threaded Chucks on any surface including 3 & 4″ Rotary Tables with four slots. It also comes with a complete mounting kit and is compatible with Myford products.
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These fantastic tables have a totally ground finish which provides high precision and smooth rotation; everything you would expect from Shobha. The centre of the table is fitted to an inner conical Morse tapered sleeve MT2. The worm gear ratio is 90:1 i.e. one revolution of the hand wheel = 4′ of rotation of the
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High quality Aluminium construction, ideal for sports and race cars. With low entry lifting range from only 79mm to 376mm. Rubber contact pad to prevent damage. Swivel castors for easy manoeuvring & wide front roller for extra stability. Light weight aluminium construction only 10.3kg. Suitable for most cars. Tough anodised finish. Lifting capacity 1¼ Tonnes
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A specialist, versatile heavy duty hydraulic jack with a dual lifting facility making it suitable for both high and low ground clearance vehicles. Especially useful for agricultural, construction, and industrial lifting applications. Lifting capacity – front scissors 4 Tonnes, bottle jack style cylinder 5 Tonnes. High ratio, long handled operated hydraulic system. Height parameters –
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Clarke’s, quick lift trolley jacks raise the standard of vehicle servicing for DIY and professional users alike. Just 3 strokes needed to achieve maximum height. If speed is what you need, this is ideal case packaged choice for home mechanics, motor sport enthusiast and mobile operators.
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Clarke trolley jacks raise the standard of vehicle lifting for all professional garages and workshops. One simple pedal stroke and the ‘quick lift’ action brings the saddle into contract with your vehicle. Ideal for motor sport enthusiasts, fast fit centres and anywhere, in fact, where speed is essential. Lifting capacity 3 Tonnes. High ratio hydraulic
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Chronos are pleased to announce that at long last we now have our Gooseneck Lamps back in stock. Suitable for most lathes or milling machines these really a must have item for any Model Engineers Workshop. NEW!- THE VERY LATEST IN WORKSHOP LIGHTING! Equipped with built in transformer for high speed transmission. Has a Gooseneck arm for
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We are pleased to announce we now supply the following accessories for the Popular Variable Speed Mini Lathes. These imported machines are available under various importers names – Clarke 300 , Arc C3 , Warco Variable Speed Lathe & Chester Conquest to name but a few.
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This brilliant lathe is specially optimised for the discerning model engineer , it has many features usually only found on lathes twices its size and price. These include: Power Feed; Screwcutting of left & right hand threads; 4 way toolpost – Fast travel carriage; Compound mitre slide; Splash guard and drip tray; Chuck Guard; Self
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A heavy duty lifting and lowering device with telescopic 2 stage hydraulic ram used in conjunction with vehicle lifts for the removal and refitting of larger underbody components often enabling one man operation. Capacity ½ Ton Minimum height 933mm Maximum height lift 1850mm Broad spread 4 legged base with castors for stability and ease of
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A most versatile hand operated jack with many indoor and outdoor applications. Loading and off-loading vehicles, moving heavy objects, tensioning of wire fences, removing tree stumps, and much more. Simple yet effective, this is an excellent standby tool. Lifting capacity 2000Kgs Minimum load (for lowering) 50Kgs Maximum lifting height 1090mm Minimum height of lifting foot
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A versatile alternative head which can be used with the standard ½ ton transmission jack enabling a wider choice of supporting positions. The Saddle is adjustable for tilt and width, adjustable support arms to accommodate awkward shapes. The Safety chain is included.
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Sharp cutting tools improve work standards, require less effort and are often safer to use. This 6″ bench mounted grinder helps keep drills, chisels and shears etc in tip top condition as well as being generally useful for metal shaping, smoothing and polishing. It’s the ideal choice for the DIY enthusiast! Fitted with 1 fine
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Sharp cutting tools improve work standards, require less effort and are often safer to use. This Hobby DIY bench grinder helps keep drills, chisels and shears etc in tip top condition as well as being generally useful for metal shaping and smoothing. Wheels supplied – 1 x fine, 1 x coarse Wheel size – 200
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The Vertex BSO dividing head comprises of head stock, tail stock, set 3 dividing plates and chuck back plate. The spindle noses are threaded for a chuck. Both the phosphor bronze worm and the spindle are hardened and ground. Ratio between the work and the worm gear is 40:1. A 24 hole plate is also
The Vertex BS1 dividing head comprises of head stock, tail stock, set 3 dividing plates and chuck back plate. The spindle noses are threaded for a chuck. Both the phosphor bronze worm and the spindle are hardened and ground. The head can divide in any angle by the direct, indirect or differential methods. Ratio between
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FANTASTIC OFFER- PRICE INCLUDES THE ROTARY TABLE , SET OF 3 DIV PLATES TAILSTOCK, AND A CLAMPING KIT They have a totally ground finish which provides high precision and smooth rotation – The centre of the table is fitted to an inner conical Morse tapered MT2 sleeve. The worm gear ratio is 90:1 i.e. one
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These tables have a totally ground finish which provides high precision and smooth rotation – . The centre of the table is 3 MT. The worm gear ratio is 90:1 i.e. one revolution of the hand wheel = 4′ of rotation of the table and the vernier scale is calibrated to 10 sec. The hardened
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Ideal for quickly removing wheel nuts & studs, especially if they’re particularly tight, and stubborn nuts & bolts in general. It delivers a huge amount of torque for quick & effective operation but is relatively lightweight for comfy, controlled use. An excellent product. Massive torque output up to 125lbf.ft. (170Nm) Operates from 12v cigar lighter
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This set is suitable for both the Vertex and Soba 6″ Rotary tables. The set comprises 4 x Tnuts with matching 3″ studs and nuts. 2 x 2″ stepped clamps and 2 x 1 3/4 slotted step clamps! And is exclusive to Chronos!
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This is a precision jigsaw for cutting smaller work. The main housing is die-cast aluminium for longevity. The base tilts up to 45° for angled cuts. The stroke speed is variable by up to 4,500 strokes per minute, with full wave electronic speed control. A very ideal tool for cutting tight curves in wood, PC cards
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A fine modelling saw with a maximum depth of cut of 22mm and the facility to tilt the arbor up to 45° for mitred and compound cuts. The table top is very solidly made from die-cast aluminium and measures 295 x 240mm with an extendable work support which pulls out from the left hand side, increasing
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A two speed fretsaw and a great a tool for model building and other fine detailed work. Fitted with a saw blade holder that takes both standard and pinless saw blades. The saw arm and the bellows with an adjustable nozzle, provide an unobstructed view of the work. The 2 parallel swinging saw arms, made
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The lower part of the motor unit and the base plate is made of sturdy die cast aluminium with CNC milled guides. The base plate is surface milled and fitted with an integral vice to ensure work pieces are held firmly and securely for maximum cutting accuracy. The vice cheeks are provided with V-groove (for
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The Micro-Bandsaw, has a solid, ribbed die-cast aluminium housing and features double ball bearing aluminium pulleys. Its sturdy and easy to manage and has a machined table with slot for mitre gauge as well as an optional coolant trough measures a generous 200 x 200mm. The table tilts through 45° for very accurate mitre sawing.
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This type of saw is a high quality, two speed fretsaw that has several outstanding design features that make it a pleasure to use. The arms are made from magnesium to reduce the moving weight by 40%, ensuring extremely low vibration and almost silent running. They run on precision bearings and are very slender to
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Shhh air compressors are virtually silent when in operation so they can be used in places where noise is either unacceptable or an annoying distraction, such as offices, shops, studios, laboratories, surgeries and libraries. There is also a choice of 7 models.
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This amazingly powerful 2000w Chainsaw is ideal for managing trees, saplings and woodier garden shrubs in your garden; it can even be used for de-limbing and felling trees. Features include tool free assembly, automatic chain tensioner, plus it has a lock off switch which prevents accidental switch-on, and fast-acting chain brake for extra safety.
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The Logbuster III takes the back ache and sweat out of this otherwise laborious task, making even the hardest and toughest logs, easy work. It works equally well on green or seasoned timber. Two handed operation makes it much safer than using an axe or other products. This Log Splitter is fitted with two sturdy
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Suits both the HV4 and HV6 Type tables. The height of this item can be varied when working with different index centres. while the angle of inclination can be adjusted for various machining applications. In addition the tip of the centre is finely rotatable.
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New from Clarke & Chronos – This is a highly precise drilling & milling machine and is ideal for small or more compact workshops, or simply where space is an issue. Ideal for Model Engineering . It is Bench mountable, the CMD300 has a head that tilts 45° left & right (from vertical), and is
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Some of our most popular aftermarket accessories for the Myford 7 and Myford Super 7 lathes are now at last back in stock at Chronos. After very heavy demand on the Chronos Website and Chronos Ebay Shop – as well as great sales at the recent Model Engineering Exhibitions – we have now recieved a
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Its June already and a new shipment has just arrived at the Chronos warehouse.Firstly we have a superb new range of Self Healing Cutting mats . These double sided PVC self healing cutting mats maximize cutting efficiency and are a must for all types of cutting work. They protect your work surface from being
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This Video was kindly sent in to us by one of our customers. It shows the Glanze Clamp Type Indexable Parting Tool and Right Handed Turning tool in use on a lathe similar to the Clarke CL300M Variable speed lathe- sometimes also known as the 7 x 10 Mini Lathe. Parting New and Exclusive to
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Using a Chronos Slot Drill and a Chronos ER16 2 Morse Taper Milling Chuck. This is a review of using a Chronos 10mm 2 flute Hss Slot Drill in a Chronos Vertex 2 Morse Taper Collet chuck. The Milling Machine is a CNC’D SPG2217 – 20LV This Video clip show a 10 mm 2 Fluts
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Latest Addition to the Chronos Range of Metalforming Tools NEW – Bench Top English Wheel (15 3/4″ Throat) This Small Bench Top English Wheel is compact and easy to store – Clamps onto vice (vice not included) when needed, place on a shelf when not in use ! Specifications 15 3/4″ Throat Depth Powder Coated Steel
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Two questions that we are asked a lot here at Chronos– What is a wiggler (or wobbler as they are also known) and how do I use it in my Drilling or Milling Machine ? A wiggler is a type of edge and centre finder. They usually come as a set of 5 pieces(although we
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Mini Machines 202: Shop Techniques & Projects Volume 2 (Ref: F2D) The Latest offering from Swarfrat Enterprises In this volume we’ll build a Spindle Centering Scope, a fantastic little tool that will allow you to visually sight down onto the work piece and line up your milling machine spindle directly over your desired location!
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Chronos recommend another date for your diary ! Basingstoke & District 2014 Miniature Traction Engine Rally In the clubs 34th year, we will be holding a miniature steam rally on the 12th and 113h April 2011. The objective of the two day event is to show model traction engines, road vehicles and similar models to
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This month Chronos Engineering and Lathe tools– celebrate 10 Years on Ebay. At the time Ebay was in its infancy and Chronos were amongst the first to sell engineering tools via this medium- As you know Ebay has now grown out of all recognition and is now a household name worldwide. We have also grown
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Chronos have for some years been sponsoring the highly successful Bennett Drag Racing Team. The Bennett Family have been drag racing around Europe for over 30 years. It all began with a radically chopped forties Ford Pop named Phantasm in the spring of 1982. Always a strong challenger with its 302 cubic inch chevy
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OUR LATEST RED HOT PROXXON DEAL LIMITED QUANTITIES OF THIS OFFER ONLY £127.00 INC VAT AND CARRIAGE UK MAINLAND Order at our Chronos or Proxxon Sites For joiners, model makers and woodcarvers Special balanced, low noise DC motor Includes 3 Japanese bi-metal blades Supplied in storage case The Proxxon MOS carver features a low noise
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Not Long Now Folks ! The fantastic Northern Model Engineering Show is only a couple of months away and Chronos are already preparing to make this great event even better than usual. We have booked another stand (now a total of seven !) . This one will be dedicated to the superb GLANZE range of
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WPS 46. Workshop Machinery – The Workshop Practice Servies – NOW IN STOCK!!! This is the latest additon to the Chronos range of Model Engineering books & Dvds A must have read if you are a first time machine tool buyer – or are adding to your existing workshop Making a major purchase of a
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Send us your video clip of your model making project, lathe or model club project. If we publish the video on our Chronos Youtube Video Channel you will receive a £25 gift voucher. A £300 voucher will be awarded in Summer 2011 to the best submission (based upon youtube popularity and our own rating) The videos
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