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it's Poco Graphite. Nice to work with. A good high quality carbon with the perfect density. It's as messy as it gets (like all carbon) but you can machine (mill, turn or grind) to thin sections and hold dimension.

Thank you! Unfortunately I do not own this machine. :( But I do have unlimited access to it. It's an extremely large machine with a 72"x 84"x 72" work envelope. All CNC in operation. A real Cadillac of a machine!

After a several unrelated delays, I got back to work on my V6 project. I finished burning (EDM) the cylinder bank fins and started work on the block.

Love this!! Beautiful work!

Ok, just to re-hash what I’ve been up to. I stated earlier I was building a V-6 of my own design. The unique feature of this build is that I’m using 2-1pc cast iron cylinder banks with siamese fins. I really don’t see much advantage to doing it this way as it’s definitely more work. It’s going...

The one that broke down (with obsolete controller) was a Bridgeport Series II with Centroid controls. Upgrade was over $10k. I have a Bridgeport Interact 720 vertical machining center. Old but trusty! (Table is too small for my V12 project) I have access to a DeVlieg with a 72x96x72 work...

Unfortunately I do not have any videos. I’m guessing I haven’t run it in 30 years. Needs a little work. I somehow managed to lean it out and burned a valve. I’ll try to get it going again one day. No real plans for the V6. Just want to build one. I started building a monster V12 but lost a piece...

I’ve been lurking here for a little bit, but figured it was time to get into gear. First pic is of a flathead glow 4 stroke twin I built about 35 years ago. (I’ve borrowed parts from it already!) I did it off the cuff and designed as I went with no drawings. Runs ok but not very powerful. (Not...