Recent content by Metal Butcher

Hi Jeff. I did a part by part comparison of both on their web sites and they appear to be made at the same factory, with identical parts. Just different paint. If its identical to the one shown on the web site, and you can pick it up in person, I would seriously consider buying from HF. If you...

You could spray WD-40 into the intake several times and run it through with compressed air. Follow up by spraying in 'marine fogging oil' and running it through. Also spray the out side and wipe up the excess. The WD-40 will displace the moisture, and the Marine fogging oil will help to prevent...

Mike are you sure that your lathe takes a D1-5 chuck? And not a D1-4? http://www.acramachinery.com/Manual_Machines/SPECS/PRECISION_ENGINE_LATHES/1340GSMspecs.htm Its less expensive and easier to find D1-4 adapter plates and chucks...

I don't have one to sell you, but.... You can buy an 6" adapter plate for $58. http://www.shars.com/products/view/7420/Lathe_Chuck_Adapter_Plate_6quot_D15 And a 6" 3 jaw scroll chuck for $104. http://www.shars.com/product_categories/search/?search=6%22+scroll+chuck With a little machining...

I have a huge one living under my storage shed out back. Every time I see him destroying 'Honey's' garden I try to convince her that its time to put our UN-invited guest to good use. ;D http://www.ehow.com/how_2096917_cook-groundhog.html -MB

I don't care what you guys say. I'm selling everything I own, moving into a cardboard box, and investing it all in this company! I'll be laughing all the way to the bank! I'll be a billionaire, I tell you! A BILLIONAIRE! -MB

On my Upshur the 'L' shaped passage is the same size as the spark plug's tap drill. If I look down the hole under the head the electrode end of the spark plug can't even be seen. No need to worry. -MB

No problem. I'll get right on it. 8) Prints please! -MB

I built 5 single cylinder horizontal and vertical Upshur 4-stroke engines using both locations. Also the ends of the plugs are recessed quite a way inside the heads. I was concerned about all of these issues, but they didn't make any noticeable difference. A more important factor is to locate...

John, I use paper towels to remove the bulk of the grease if it's not dried on too bad, and finish up with small pieces of paper towels dampened with some mineral spirits or turpentine. Its best to do this out side or in an open garage with plenty of ventilation. leave the saturated towels out...

HI, why bother waiting, running around, or making them. I know the feeling when I forget to order somthing. I just received my Enco order today, (got it right this time!) many shcs. I have plenty of the the following sizes. If you can use some of them to finish your Lobo build send me a PM. I...

I have to agree. The gear looks great! Congratulations! Now, if you could make up a few pairs of 2 to 1 ratio, say, 36T & 18T, or 40T & 20T 48 & 32 pitch, send them to me and I'll be more than happy to evaluate them by hands on inspection, and in a real world installation and use. Of course...

Brian, It means 135 teeth and up. You could make a gear 3 ft in diameter with the no.1 cutter. Rack is a flat bar of any length with teeth cut using the no.1 cutter. Look at the animation on the right side of the link below. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_and_pinion -MB

smfr, die cut threads can go off a bit on a small rods (like 1/8"). On a small bore engine (like most of Elmer's) the tolerances are very critical, if you want a great running engine that will run on very low pressure. Do all the machining operations and light polishing on your piston all in...

A while back I built Elmers #29 and modified the base. Below is a link to my build thread in 2010. Might be of help and give you some ideas. http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=8514.0 -MB