Recent content by steam1919

Thanks everyone what I have gathered about having the ways ground and then hand scraping the ways is costly to the point I may be able to find a machine in better condition for same money. Im in Birmingham Al area for some reason not any I know of that do it all so I would have to learn and...

Oh Bridgeport is badly worn in middle of ways. I finally finished with the quill. time for final assembly. My son says I can compensate for wear but its a lot of wear. I

what kind of milling machines are popular for this hobby? I cant seem to get my bridge port up and running ( long story for another day ) then I got home with a benchmaster bench top but upon cleaning a 40 year accumulation of grud I discovered that the knee to it was badly worn on one side so...

im still here looking and learning. Anyone use a Bench Master Mill ? I may be able to get one wondering if its good for this hobby?

try h & w machine you can just google it and get in contact. BP specialist

steamdug love the beam engine but how did you skeletonize it ? Mill band, band saw or drill holes then file by hand ?

crud forgot to sign post may name is paul

thanks everyone the info on the stuart 10v being machined on lathe will help big time. but i guess im going to need to purchase a face plate and angle plates. the one i have is inadequate for this job

need some advice from the group. i am ready to start an engine from castings. can any one recommend a good casting kit for a first timer ? i need one that can be completed with a lathe and drill press as i do not have my milling machie running yet. i am thinking maybe something like a little...