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      Who we are, and what brought us here.
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    2. Introduction

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  3. ENGINES & DOWNLOADS

    1. Engines

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    2. Downloads

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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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    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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    3. Plans

      A Place to Share Your Original Plans for Your Favorite Model.
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    4. Engines From Castings

      For the modeler working from casting kits.
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      Latest: Essex hot air engine from MyfordBoy's castings deverett, Jan 23, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    5. Boilers

      Boiler Builds, Questions and Answers
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      Latest: Losing my mind trying to find safety valve for monotube rhambus, Jan 2, 2019
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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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    1. Project Of The Month

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      Latest: Project of the Month - December 2018 e.picler, Dec 18, 2018
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    2. Finished Projects

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    3. Photos and Videos

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      Latest: A Stothert & Pitt beam engine. nel2lar, Jan 17, 2019 at 2:27 AM
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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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  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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    2. Machine Modifications

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

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    4. Machining with Disabilities

      Machining to your potential... and beyond...
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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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  8. CNC and 3-D Printers

    1. CNC Machines and Conversions

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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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  9. Foundry - Home Metal Casting

    1. Home Foundry & Casting Projects

      Show your home foundry and casting projects.
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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: Oscilator Engine Casting Source? Jasonb, Oct 9, 2018
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    4. Home Model Engine Machinist Deal Forum

      This forum is for you to post eBay, Amazon, Craigslist, Facebook and other home model engine machining specific deals you have found.
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    5. Buy / Sell / Trade

      Have something for sale? Looking for something?
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