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Hopefully this link to my YouTube channel works: Hope it's acceptable to link this, the video was too large to upload. Rockets

It does work! Runs well on air. Still some work left to do. I need to work out how to post a video.

Nearly done, now need to drill the ports, make and fit the pipework, secure the flywheel. Rockets

ER32 collet chuck in whatever taper your machine has, your manual will help you here. A set of collets to suit and a keyless drill chuck in the same taper. Find a set of milling cutters on Bangood or a similar website, a set of cobalt drills from same and you are in business. Add to your...

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Made a bit more progress, stanchion part machined and bored.

I haven't touched it yet Chuck, save to square up some stock. I will be doing that though. R.

Thanks Chuck. I went for a fairly simple built up job. It runs true and won't take much load. Rockets

I now have a crankshaft, progress is slow, as and when I get an hour in the workshop.

I would agree with those comments, buying direct without a dealer for an actual machine is a risk. I'd personally avoid that certain dealer like a nasty rash but that's personal opinion. Rockets.

Rachel, Warco in the UK will ship to European destinations and are regarded as one of the better suppliers of imported mini lathes and equipment. For tooling, it's hard to beat the pricing of Bangood, I use some of their stuff and I've had no problems so far. Rockets.

I have been using tips from Bangood after seeing them recommended on Doubleboost's Youtube channel (no affiliation to either). I have to say that they work just as well as anything else I've used. I've cut a variety of materials, they'll cut EN16, various grades of aluminium and brass without...

Mike, As a new subscriber and originator of this post, I hope you are able to continue as there isn't (to my knowledge) another dedicated publication for us engine nutters. Cheers, Rockets (Dean)

You're welcome

My current shed. Hoping to move later this year and gain more space. There's work in progress, my little steam engine and I'm doing some Formula Renault master cylinder rods for someone.