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Hi, Kevin. I am trying to watch the video on the scrap box rotary engine by Jillian. Skeeter

Help please. I can't get a photo bucket video to download. I get a message that says security eror when loading url over http error 2048. I can view pictures and view you tube stuff. or do I have to join photo bucket to view video? Thank You skeeter

Nice little engine, :bow: :bow: :bow:

Hi, PUT PUT. I just wanted to thank you for posting your build and above all the plans. I look forward to building this engine soon. Thanks skeeter ;D

Hi, Lathe Nut. That is a nice find and save ! I got an old shaper that way too. It makes me wonder how much is still out there yet. Have fun getting her back in shape. Keep me posted on this please. Skeeter ;D

Hi, Tin . I have got some collage too almost an associates degree. Maybe more if or when I test out of some other subjects. The majority of my experience has been through hands on work. I have had the honor of working with some old school machinists, toolmakers, engineers, welders, ECT. Still...

Hi, Brian. That is a fine engine you made there. :bow: :bow: I was wondering how low can you go on your idle speed? I have downloaded his plans and may build this for my first IC engine. I think I would like to try the propane fuel system by howell and the hall effect ignition as well. I would...

Hi, BC1. That is sad to hear about the ford museum. I have been there several times and love the place. I have been to the science and industry museum in chicago many times. They have got rid of a lot of the old displays and put in new ones. I think they ruined the place besides charging an arm...

That looks like a nice project, Swarf Rat. There used to be a guy that went to some of the steam shows i would frequently attend. He had the coolist little sterling engines made from oil and soup cans, wood for bearings bent rod for crankshafts ECT. They were in what you would call craftsman...

Thanks, Tin. Sounds like our machining experience is similar. I haven't run a cnc lathe but have run cnc verticle machining centers Mazaks. Done same thing by sight and sound. All of my machining has been manual machines even edm machines. I have also programed and run cnc edm machines sinker...

Hi, New Guy. Nice lathe. That looks similar to mine which is a delta mini lathe. I have done some turning on mine good machine. Can't wait till my shop is done to do more. Happy turning. skeeter ;D

Hi, Tin . I was curious how your cnc project was coming along? Best Regards Skeeter ;D

Hi Rake. My wife worries about me too. skeeter ::)

Hi, Tel. Could that be a diverter baffel covering a saftey relief valve? for lack of a better term. Skeeter ;D

That is a museum quality engine BC1 :bow: :bow: I hope you display it in your collection.I bet your dad was very proud of that. Thanks for showing it. The red and gold was the best choice. Skeeter ;D