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Wow that looks great!

The engine is now up on all 4 wheels, I like putting the parts together as it allows me to think about the design and next steps. The...

frond crank case cylinder and heads

Clockwork, may I commend you on your post, AND especially on spending time with your grandchildren - Well done, sir 👏👏👏 As a "youngster"...

Can I put multiple "likes" on the OP? :)

Well, you see, I'm a fifth generation mechanical engineer (we know no further back) born and raised close to and in machineshops. My son...

Here we have bell collars for the dogs. Our first Rottweiler loved hers and would prance around the house and make them ring. The new...

Often watch him with his tips. Well worth watching all his Videos. - like an apprenticeship! One of the few I can't criticise. - There...

Ever since I started using a four jaw chuck, about 12 years ago, I have used a 1/4" diameter rod x 15" long with a point turned on one...

Beautiful engine! Lot's of good inputs here. Let me add a recommendation of someone I follow on YouTube: Keith Appleton. He is an...

With retirement approaching I started to develop a machineshop which by now occupies 75 square meters and has a wide variety of tools...

Off to a good start!

So my first proper dip into model engines begins! The ubiquitous Webster engine. I'm sorry to say that I haven't yet finished any parts...

I buy a lot of stuff from DrillsandCutters—drills, taps, reamers. Only one end mill though. Free 2-day shipping with $100 order...

I got my first lathe (a 1944 Logan 816) about 2 years ago, followed by my Chinese Enco 8x35 mill about 18 months ago. I've used both...