Recent content by etard

I would call the local shops again and say that you have laced the rims, all you need is a true and balance. Most bike shops recommend that you lace it as they have to charge shop time for lacing, and as you found out, it can be time consuming. You may have to make an axle adapter for their...

This little tool does have a Z axis knob in the front and works like a knee mill with vertical dovetails. It doesn't look to have any Y axis manipulation though. This is the most mundane item in Malcolm's collection. Let's just say he has a very understanding wife. :p

Holy Crap Lohring! That's a TON of chargers! And that boat requires it's own trailer, can you post another pic of that thing! I have a little experience working with (errr destroying) Lipo and I have seen first hand the destruction it causes (think all those batteries on the table packaged in...

What about a something like a go cart front hub as your backplate mounted on a nice press fit MT2 arbor? www.ebay.com/itm/SWIFT-GO-KART-FRONT-WHEEL-HUB-75MM-WIDE-17MM-BRG-GOLD-/190725856858?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item2c68259e5a&vxp=mtr I would think needle bearings would be preferable though...

The case for that Etalon is just beautiful! I wish that I needed a Mic, but alas I cannot justify it ATM.

I just saw this video today and thought you guys might get a kick out of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6n0op0sLPA#t=258

Great job on that Gus! How is the action with the taper bearings? Does she move like butter?

I would be interested in building the kit and giving my review as a novice. I have access to CNC if I decide that is required for a certain part, but I would be machining most parts manually. I would also be modeling parts up on Solidworks before making them. I would be sure to include plenty...

Isn't CNC cheating? why do it manual at all, if there are parts that have to be CNC'ed?

I think this is a great and noble cause, I will be following with much curiosity. Having said that, I am wondering what are the benefits this provides to the students. Is this in conjunction with a CNC machinist program or the like? What good will this do the student when he/she graduates? I...

I would be interested in a team build in the near future. I don't find location too much of an issue when considering shipping as the USPS has flat rate boxes. I would like to get involved in a team build similar to the Sterling engine that is the project of the month.

That would be very helpful, do it please!

If your lathe is currently working, you could go the ballscrew route to get rid of all the backlash relatively cheaply. For one this small, it should cost less than $50 then you would just need to machine the screw to adapt to a motor presumably off the backside of the lathe and something to...

I don't think I have posted on here yet, so I thought I would warn you guys about me. :p The good news is that I finally sold a lathe that was taking up precious space, the bad news is that I turned around and bought another one. The good news is that I am storing it at work, the bad news...

That is truly awesome! I would be interested to know how much electricity this engine could generate.