I cannot tell by the picture but is the chick moving along with the cam on the lathe? Are there offset holes on tail end thats repositioning it? Like 5 holes following a circle diameter? aWhat am I missing thank you for this idea
I am interested in making model camshafts (4 8 inches long) for small engines Traditionally it appears you use a dividing head/ rotate table and tail stock on a mill to make camshafts. If so, is it necessary to automate the dividing head or does it work fine hand turning? I want to buy one...
Everywhere on the Internet only sells it with the castings. I want to do my own casting and limit the cost in buying the plans. At this point I'm flexible with the type of steam engine but would prefer a intermediate level type