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    1. HMEM Forum Support & Suggestions

      Who we are, and what brought us here.
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      Latest: Jacobs keyless chuck loosens when starting the mill. rklopp, Aug 13, 2018 at 1:26 AM
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    2. Introduction

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  3. ENGINES & DOWNLOADS

    1. Engines

      Engines made by the member. Log in to see the content.
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      Latest: Help a rookie ShopShoe, Aug 9, 2018 at 1:20 PM
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    2. Downloads

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      Latest: another chuck Fellows engine as built by Brian Rupnow chippan, Jul 26, 2018
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      This forum is for community Sponsors to post their products, deals and specials.
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  5. Building Them

    1. Team Builds

      Building a running engine is an accomplishment. Building it as a member of a team is an EVENT!
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      Latest: Homemade helicopter turbine Soldier9, Nov 14, 2017
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    2. General Engine Discussion

      Ask any Question here from beginner to advanced. This forum is for all general model engine discussion that doesn't fit into other forums.
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      Latest: Should I temper home made springs? Cogsy, Aug 14, 2018 at 8:07 AM
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    3. Plans

      A Place to Share Your Original Plans for Your Favorite Model.
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      Latest: Inventor Wizard Plans tim, Aug 10, 2018 at 11:22 AM
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    4. Engines From Castings

      For the modeler working from casting kits.
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      Latest: Robinson Patent Hot Air Engine Tom Jamboretz, Aug 13, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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    5. Boilers

      Boiler Builds, Questions and Answers
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      Latest: boiler for paddle steamer R.G.Y., Aug 8, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    6. Mistakes, Blunders and Boo Boos

      We have ALL done something to fit this category. Allow others to learn from our errors.
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      Latest: Thumb piercings Elapid, Jul 26, 2018
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  6. Showing Them

    1. Project Of The Month

      Pictures and Videos of our Project Of The Month Winners
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      Latest: Project of the Month - February 2018 Cogsy, Apr 16, 2018
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    2. Finished Projects

      Please add a post about your finished project.
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      Latest: My first IC engine coulsea, Aug 13, 2018 at 11:34 PM
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    3. Photos and Videos

      Show them off here! Gallery quality or your first runner. We'd love to see it!
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      Latest: MEM Corliss in .40 scale ShopShoe, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:03 PM
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    4. A Work In Progress

      Have a new build in the works? Show the step by step here.
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      Latest: Childhood Project Revisited rockets, Aug 14, 2018 at 8:05 AM
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  7. The Tools and Tips

    1. Tools

      Have a question of how to? Post it here. What works for You? Share your tooling experience.
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      Latest: Having issues with a coaxial indicator Cogsy, Aug 14, 2018 at 7:55 AM
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    2. Machine Modifications

      What did you do to make it better?
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    3. Tips and Tricks

      How did you do THAT?
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      Latest: Machining Graphite Cogsy, Aug 12, 2018 at 5:09 AM
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    4. Machining with Disabilities

      Machining to your potential... and beyond...
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      Latest: Why a forum on disabilities? nel2lar, Aug 13, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    5. The Shop

      Where do you build your models?
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    6. Metals

      Every metal has it's own personality. What's it's best place in model building, and how do you cut it?
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      Latest: Any idea what metal I may have? (55HRC) ignator, Aug 13, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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  8. CNC and 3-D Printers

    1. CNC Machines and Conversions

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      Latest: SCS8UU Bearing Cogsy, Aug 14, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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    2. Software and Programming

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    3. 3-D Printers

      Information on 3-D printers for HMEM projects
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      Latest: 3D Drawing/Printing exercise in design ddmckee54, Jun 11, 2018
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  9. Foundry - Home Metal Casting

    1. Home Foundry & Casting Projects

      Show your home foundry and casting projects.
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      Latest: Ceramic Shell Casting Steel Wizard69, Jul 26, 2018
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  10. Whats Left?

    1. The Break Room

      Take 10 and relax! Whatever is on your mind.
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    2. Shows and Events

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    3. Computer Geek Zone

      We are here to help, post your problems, we’ll find solutions.
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      Latest: What is with the "special" password ? Cymro77, Jul 22, 2018
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    4. Buy / Sell / Trade / eBay

      Have something for sale? Looking for something? What's on eBay?
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