Recent content by jiminva

Not real scientific, but I shrank a ring gear onto a Ford Model A flywheel years ago. I just started a charcoal fire at dusk, so I could see the colors. When the coals were hot, I put the ring gear on. When the ring gear was a nice red (NOT cherry, did not want to temper it), I slipped it...

I built Guy Lautard's "Tinker" grinder from bar stock. I am happy with the results, and accessories included in the drawings allow grinding of many things other than just end mills. The plans are thorough, and all parts have recommended machining procedures. There is also an extensive "how...