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After Wagon173 posted on my FS sherline I thought of what I have done in my dads shop. Now that was scary thinking :eek: My dad has always had a real nice wood shop my entire life so you can think of my accidents of 30+ years in it. My two worst: 1. I was drilling out piece of wood on...

Here are the pictures as you can see there are a few more things included on original post. Starrett No.98 level 1" Stroke dial Indicator Magnetic base indicator holder Dial test indicator Scissor Knurler with (2) sets Knurls Set of parallel Lathe Back plate lathe dog Tool post height...

I have kept them for the past two years and when I think I am putting them up for years. i just pull them back out and tinker and the problem starts again I just know the right decision for me right now.

Thanks, I forgot that and it is needed. USA-Mississippi

I have a Sherline 5400 mill and 4400 Lathe and most of my machining tools with it. It was bought in 2008 and used some but not much, see bottom of post after items list. I am listing the major items that I can think of right now and will add to the list when I get home and add Pictures...

Thanks portlandron I have thought about using airpot, do they sell in small quantities? Also before I begin it will be drawn 3d to make sure everything works out. dclark, I have thought about that but my tools are limited and I would rather stock up on English sizes rather than metric at this...

I am looking to build my first engine, Jan's Stirling Bas http://heetgasmodelbouw.ridders.nu/Webpaginas/pagina_stirling_hor_jan/horjan_frameset.htm. I want to resize it to English instead of metric, has this been done, what's the best way to do this? This engine will probably be a year long...

Sorry about that I am in the New Orleans, LA, USA. I changed my information so it has it now.

I am looking at doing a Stirling design using the glass test tubes, where is a source for the test tubes. I can find bulk orders but finding a 20mm and a 16mm sold in quantities of one is hard. Can anyone point me in the right direction. I have looked on eBay but cant find both sizes. I really...

Well I guess I did not ask the question correctly. I am talking about he Flywheel, Cranks, and Arms. I know what to do with the internals, I am speaking of the aesthetics of metal once its polished, I do not want to paint it. I want to leave the brass and aluminum at its natural but polished...

I am just getting everything set up to start my first model. So the question is how do you preserve the look after years of being on a shelf? Do you coat the brass, steel, and aluminum or do you just let it age and clean it up before running again?

Dan what kind of shipping cost was there, and import tax?

I need some C75200 Nickle Silver Tubing around 3/4" diam. wall thickness is not set.

How many on here are clock makers? I am interested in building a very simple clock if anyone can point me into a good direction for plans.

How are you machining the acrylic so smooth and keeping it clear? Are you polishing it after the cutting? What specific material is that?