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    Monotube Flash Boiler Design

    Nickel-chrome wire is used to make heating elements. It can be purchased online. Another free source - hair dryer s, toaster ovens, electric heaters.... etc When terminating to regular wire use crimp connectors. If cannibalising the above mentioned sources, look at how they electrical...
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    Need advice and help : A remote display caliper

    I have installed 3 on my mini-mill. The scales are connected to the " Yuris toys" interface which displays readings on a tablet via Bluetooth. The set-up can also be used on a lathe. https://www.yuriystoys.com cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Repairing my shaper, an ongoing saga.

    D'oh!
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    Repairing my shaper, an ongoing saga.

    To hold the work-piece like that a magnetic chuck would most likely work. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Webster Engine Success

    Well done. The first run is always a celebration moment. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Preserve spare tools

    I use lanolin spray. It gets dirty but that washes off with wd40 type products. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Help with Arduino idexer

    The first possible error is setting the TableRatio to 39.99999... this should be 40. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Weird brass surface

    The cracks are from dezincification. Basically the zinc has started to leach out of the copper alloy. It may need professional restoration but "museum type" restorers. I had a brass box from the late 1800 crumble in my had while washing it off with water. The polishing should only be attempted...
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    Air pump

    Gordon, perhaps a 12v tyre air compressor with do. I have run a 10mm bore wobbler on an aquarium pump but it was just enough to run. Not enough to start. cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Removing pulley from a motor spindle

    The rectangular lump is a key which may be tapered. Look up shopdogsam on youtube.com. he has several videos on how to remove such a key. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    My next build--A cross beam vacuum engine

    Methylated spirits is the same as denatured alcohol. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    CASTING PARTS FROM TIN OR ZINC?

    Keegan, look for the Gingery lathe book. He makes a lathe from aluminium and some steel Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    1886 Benz Motorwagon Engine

    Well done. A great example of model engineering and craftsmanship. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Inspired build of the Benz 1886 Engine

    The pulley looks great. Did you dome the pulley? Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Two Stroke Reed Valve Material

    Do you have access to a laser cnc machine or someone who has one? I built a cnc router machine and am considering adding a laser to it. I know there are 3d printer/cnc router, engravers / laser cutting machines ideal for hobby use. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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