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Does anyone here use the PA screen set for Mach3? I'm trying to figure out how to use the auto tool height and probing scripts. I can't figure out where the probe diameter and tool setting probe height are stored.

I'm working on building a Webster. The drawing note that rings can be purchased from Otto Gas Engine Works but I've been unable to locate them on the web. Anyone know if they are still in business? If not, I will try to make my own. However, I don't see a thickness listed in the drawings. The...

I'm getting ready to start on a Webster and I hope to tap into the experience of others who have built one and have much more experience that I do. I don't have any 3.75" steel or cast iron laying around for the flywheel but I do have a beautiful bronze ring 4.75"OD, 3"ID, .866 thick. It's a...

Rookie question. I need to bore a 4-inch hole in some flat stock. I think it would be easiest mounted on a faceplate on the lathe. I haven't used a faceplate before and have no experience clamping to it. Is it safe to use the step block clamps we use for the mill on the faceplate if RPM is kept...

I'm looking for some input from all you people with way more experience than I have. I want to line bore my Li'l Demon block. I see all these posts where the block is supported through the tee slots on the cross slide. Unfortunately, most US-style lathes do not have t-slots on the cross slide...

I'm looking for a small arbor press for my home shop for light use, mostly press fits. I usually just use a vise but that doesn't work for everything. Has anyone bought one of these Chinesium arbor presses? The ones I am seeing on fleabay are black with either No. 0 or No. 1 in red cast in the...

Are any of you guys located in the Pacific Northwest? I live near Seattle close to Redmond. I havn't found any clubs up here with the exception of Portland which is a bit far. There has to be tons of machinists in the area due to all the aerospace and tech. I'd like to be able to get together...

I have a small portion of our unheated three car garage set up as my shop. I live in the Seattle area and we get some cold spells. The garage stays above freezing but it is not plesant working in the 40s F. I have a radiant heater that swivels back and forth which works well enough when it's not...

I've been unable to find plans for a Volkswagen or Porsche boxer engine so I am going to attempt to design my own. This is likely going to be a long journey if I can even get it done. I have access to some torn down engines through a local repair shop. I did some preliminary measurements and...