Recent content by siren

Mike and Jim, thanks for the welcome (along with everyone else). I'm in the Northern suburbs, technically. Winter is the time I expect to spend the most time. Have a heated garage and have dedicated 2/3 of one stall to my shop. Also an avid cyclist (bicycle) and have brazed a frame or two, along...

Thanks for the welcome everyone. Bill, funny you should ask... Right now I'm working on Elmer's #25. I plan to do a few more of those. I have ordered the Simplex and ME-1 mill engine plans and would like to get those under my belt before the end of the year. My primary motivation is a life-long...

Hello everyone. I made a post, then figured I better introduce myself. I really have very little machining experience. I've been playing around for a couple of years, but have finally gotten close to finishing up a space in the garage to get really started. I'm amazed at the craftsmanship shown...

The advice on this thread is exactly what I needed. I also just broke a 2-56 tap after getting a little too full of myself after the first one. One question about "quality" taps. I'm a complete newbie and when I go on the Enco website to buy some taps, I'm completely overwhelmed. Up to now...