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Ghosty
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Grasshopper, You should have been using a 0.374 reamer, the hole needs to be smaller than the shaft. Cheers Andrew
Today at 1:03 AM
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Olli-Matti, Yes I done this in the time posted, I'm retired so have plenty of time, and apart from the piston fit, and that went quicker...
Jan 15, 2023
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Hi All, And thus endith the build of these engines. Now to build the planes for them. Cheers Andrew
Jan 13, 2023
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Hi All, What is better than one engine running, how about in stereo. Cheers Andrew
Jan 13, 2023
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Hi All, Whats better than one engine running, how about in stereo, sorry no sound until 1:40min. Cheers Andrew
Jan 13, 2023
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Hi All, Well after a little bit of playing around, "IT'S ALIVE", After about 20mins of runtime now it's swinging a 9x6wide blade with...
Jan 13, 2023
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Gail, I have found this with the cheaper grades of cast iron bar. Never had the problem with higher grades. you can tell the difference...
Jan 13, 2023
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Andrew, Great build. I have a soft spot for the Mills as I flew on in a single channel escapement controlled radio control model in...
Jan 13, 2023
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Hi All, Up until now I have been making the parts for two engines. Now I will be working on just one engine at a time. Started the...
Jan 13, 2023
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Hi All, PROBLEM:- Getting small diameter cast iron round bar. FIX:- Make your own. I have some 40mm(1.575") round bar, cut length...
Jan 12, 2023
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Hi All, Finished of machining of the crankshaft today. First machined up a jig to hold the crankshaft with correct offset for big end...
Jan 12, 2023
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Now that's the toy for ID measurement. I sure would like to get me some of those!
Jan 11, 2023
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For measuring the bore of small cylinders, only got on weekend. Cheers Andrew
Jan 10, 2023
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Hi All, Started with conrod machining today. Used a piece of 7075 10mm alloy plate, cut a 10mm slice off and squared up. Marked out...
Jan 10, 2023
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Hi All, Started on the fuel tank/venturi today. Machined the tank body from Perspex and alloy. Machined needle valve from 1214...
Jan 9, 2023
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