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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What engineering would you like advice on? Fabrication, welding and steel erecting I can help with "
does that come under mechanical? I'm clueless,hence the cry for help. I'm looking to point a child in the right direction and no man to ask in the family |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No, mechanical is totally different, mechanical can be fixing cars, lorries, machinery, well anything with mechanical moving parts, what do you need to know? |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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on the Jeremy Vine show today they were discussing the shortage of Engineers in the UK. Think the figure was about 61k
there was a great young lady on who has just completed an apprentice with BAE, she spoke very well.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"are we talking educational direction
yes. But he's only 6. This is my problem
would lego and mecanno help or am I showing my age now?  "
lol Lego bored him. I was thinking a basic piston system but no idea where to look for one |
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"are we talking educational direction
yes. But he's only 6. This is my problem
would lego and mecanno help or am I showing my age now?
lol Lego bored him. I was thinking a basic piston system but no idea where to look for one"
Ebay x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What s the little one trying to do,? "
he's advanced in Mathematics and grasps concepts quickly. He was fascinated by the engines at the Science museum and I didn't have enough knowledge to explain things to him. He likes Science and Space too. I can't inspire him any more |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Have a search on google for a local club.
Lots of guys still make steam engines etc.
Model railway clubs are full of guys that are only to eager to pass on the wealth of knowledge they have.
Also any steam railway group in your area,are always looking for new people to help out.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Go on ebay and put Model Engine in the search bar, some good kits on there to build, some may be to difficult for a 6 year old but worth a look "
thank you. I can help him |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Have a search on google for a local club.
Lots of guys still make steam engines etc.
Model railway clubs are full of guys that are only to eager to pass on the wealth of knowledge they have.
Also any steam railway group in your area,are always looking for new people to help out.
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don't think we have any near enough but I will look. I was going to take him on a steam train soon |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Have a search on google for a local club.
Lots of guys still make steam engines etc.
Model railway clubs are full of guys that are only to eager to pass on the wealth of knowledge they have.
Also any steam railway group in your area,are always looking for new people to help out.
don't think we have any near enough but I will look. I was going to take him on a steam train soon "
Not sure of its location "Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club" but its your neck of the woods i think. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Have a search on google for a local club.
Lots of guys still make steam engines etc.
Model railway clubs are full of guys that are only to eager to pass on the wealth of knowledge they have.
Also any steam railway group in your area,are always looking for new people to help out.
don't think we have any near enough but I will look. I was going to take him on a steam train soon
Not sure of its location "Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club" but its your neck of the woods i think."
I'll have a look thank you |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"You could also look at model steam engines (Mamod etc) obviously they would need supervision "
no man to help so just me I'm afraid. I'll have to learn with him  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Have a look for your local STEM club. There are more and more events and school workshops getting held around the country toencourage more people into science, engineering and maths . You don't necessarily need to be able to explain it ... Just support development and let them explore  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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He'll need a good grasp of maths and physics as the basis for any engineering career. There is a national shortage of engineers (especially women) so hence the adverts etc on tv. Some excellent apprenticeships available or he could go the academic route. Either way we will always need more engineers. |
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