Recent content by Howder1951

Beautiful brass work makes the engine literally stunning!

As a millwright we did plenty shrink fits over the years. Most often the calculations were on a blue print and interpreted by the machinist on the job. Seat of the pants checks usually allowed .001" per inch of diameter was very doable, allowing .0005" per inch was really easy (at about 250-300...

With regards to the H/F saw . My son in law made a new frame for his out of some nice square tube. This winter I have been toying with the idea of stiffening the original frame and practicing TIG or MIG in the process. I also have one of those bolt together welding carts that is beckoning for...

I have quite a collection of band saws, I started out with a home made upright, channel iron and 1/4" plate frame, 10" wheels all made from scratch. I then purchased 2 Harbor Freight 4x6 saws (one for my son in law. I then purchased a Bauer hand held corded from H/F. My next purchase was a hand...

In regard to drill grinding by hand; Yes it can be learned, yes the more you do the better you get. Actually for anyone who has ground a lathe bit, it is quite similar, pay attention to relief angles and keep it symmetrical to the best of your ability and those bits will yield to your knowledge...

Has anyone tried an end mill or modified drill in a boring head? It appears sound in theory and could probably bemused as a desperate last resort or a one off need. Just asking.

Read the instructions and specs, they do make a product for nearly every application, and I have seen some remarkable repairs done with anaerobic products that out perform the expectations. I have also seen failures when not done properly, but generally anaerobic is pretty good insurance on...

Buyer beware, those low shipping costs and production costs from China are step one in corporate strategy, once they have destroyed the competition, they can charge what they wish and they will!

When they get really ugly I usually fall to the carbide bit drilling the head right off. Ugly but effective?

Love that caliper, is it true that "power fist" is just a re-branded "Pittsburgh" brand? haha. That is a great addition to your lathe, one of those"why didn't I do this long ago" things.

Hello. I am interested in diving into a build for the very first time. I am amateur with 12x36 Asian lathe, 3.5" Taig and Craftex round column mill drill. Could soeone on the string let me know if there is an opportunity to get involve with a build? Thanks Howie in MB

Nice project, I will be following for further advancements. Keep on posting bro.!