Recent content by black85vette

You can drill all the way through the flywheel. Just keep the rod from going all the way through. Yes, my username is accurate. I have a Black 1985 Vette. It is what got me started with learning to do machine work. Took a machine shop class so I could make some modified brake mounts to...

Likely it was my post you saw. There are a couple of ways to go about it. I generally make very light cuts like .005" and have no issues. Center drill method would give you a little more "margin" for error. Also possible to drill under sized like .125" and put some round rod in the chuck...

A simple solution; mount a block of metal on the compound in place of the tool post. Using a 45 degree pointed end mill in the chuck, cut a vee groove in the block. It is now perfectly centered on the chuck. Add some clamps and drill or make flat spots on round stock. Or, you could...

Some really nice detail and finish there. You should have no problem moving on to other projects. Congrats.

Just thought of another benefit of doing metal machinist work; some of the pen kits require really odd size drills for the hardware. Instead I just made D reamers out of tool steel and made them exactly the size I needed for each job. Actually I feel sorry for the wood only pen makers...

Another handy thing about metal working is that we usually have 1/4 and 3/8 inch HSS blanks to use for cutting tools. You can use these and grind your own wood turning tools also. A guy named Knud Oland is credited with developing the use of this method. You can take a 5/8" round rod, add a...

Nice job. Looks good and runs fine at high and low speed. Always good to see a first engine posted.

Yours is much more refined than mine. Just grabbed a handful of C clamps and some delrin and came up with this; http://youtu.be/NIqzQJv6Xr8

I got this one: http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=1956&category= Requires making a base/adapter to use on the 7x10 but the plans for the adapter are on the site also. Limited range but it got the job done until I could get a mill. For longer cuts I did...

You pretty much have to just call them. I got the casting set for the Cretors a couple months ago and after no email response I called until I got an answer. I was told their email was down.

Around here the turkeys are hard to find. I guess the smart ones figured out its best to avoid contact with hunters. Nice pictures

I have a Craftsman 12x48. It came with a steady rest, 4 jaw, nice tool box and basic tooling. Included the QC gear box. I see those from $350 to $500 alone on eBay. Paid $1100 for it a number of years ago. I watch Craigslist and other listings. So far I have only seen one other as nice as...

That is just too cool. Showed it to my wife and she loved it. She gives you; Thm: Thm:

Eagle America has the inexpensive ones on sale here: Low cost DRO Under $150 for 3 scales. I have had mine on my X2 mill for several years now and they still work great. One warning though. They DO NOT like swarf. I fabricated some clear plastic shields for my X and Y and had no...

Flywheel is on stand by waiting for the cleanup of the spokes. Back to the crosshead guide. Did a light cleanup of the long side which I intend to use as my reference for the rest of the work. Then I machined a block for the guide to set in. Made a recessed channel for it to sit in so it...