Thanks Colin. The first place I checked was Metal Supermarket but they don't carry Cast Iron. Re fasteners, I'm on a "first name" basis with Facca. I designed and built an all-metal Rose Engine (Ornamental Lathe) awhile back - lots of metric fasteners involved. I agree that bar stock engines...
I just finished reading through Stephan Prystanski's intro and was blown away by the help/advise he has been given. I thought I'd better let people know I'm here and open to their input on any topic in machining. My main interest since retirement has been Woodturning but my interests are...