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Walnut

Cross grained wood used for ornamental work.

See also: Timber.

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Water

Chemical formula: H2O

Maximum density = 999.97kgm-3 at 4°C, density = 958.4kgm-3 at 100°C

See also: Chemical Table.


White lead

Chemical name: Lead carbonate

Chemical formula: 2PbCO3Pb(OH)2

See also: Chemical Table.


White Metal

Used to describe low melting point metal. It is used to describe any metal except copper and gold.


White Metal Modelling

So what is white metal and why is it so good for modelling especially unusual subjects. Well after the cost of material and labour the moulding process is relatively cheap. Therefore short runs of kits can be produced and of a variety of different subjects can be kitted. more...

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White vitriol

Chemical name: Zinc sulphate

Chemical formula: ZnSO4 7H2O

See also: Chemical Table.


Whitworth

See also: British Standard Whitworth Threads.


Wire

See also: S.W.G. British Imperial Wire Gauge.


Wood

A brief description of timbers from acacia to walnut. more......


Wood Screws

The diameter and pilot drill size versus wood screw gauge. more......

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Wood's Metal

25 % Lead 12.5 % Tin 12.5 % Cadmium 50 % Bismuth


Wrought Iron

Iron containing 1 to 3% slag giving it a characteristic grain. Other properties are more rust resistant than steel and more easily welded.

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