Recent content by Stephen12

To Every member of HMEM, I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. I know it's a bit early but I doubt I will be on here again this year. If you driving, drive safe. If you parting make sure you have a designated driver, but most of of all enjoy it and I hope 2013 will be full of fun...

I am busy building Jan Ridders single cylinder flame eater for a beginners project. I spent a total of 2 days just doing the cylinder with the grooves (Many will say that is easy). Easy if you know how to grind HSS, easy if you know what feeds and speeds to use. I have worked for the last 20...

Thanks guys for the info, as always everybody is very helpful.

Hi Chuck, I woud greatly appreaciate it if you could send me more details.

Hi All, Thanks to the admins and members that keep this forum alive and informative. My question is (not sure if someone has asked this before) I have 100's of end mills that I received but they are a bit worn and need regrinding. Has someone designed an end mill grinder that is simple enough to...

Yes, I am from South Africa. The material being used is EN19. Thanks everyone for the tips. I am waiting on another load of off cuts, hopefully today. I'll keep you all posted.

Still staring, nothing.............:d

Hi, First I would like to say this an excellent and informative site for any hobbyist or serious machinist. I have a box-ford 1m lathe (south bend) and a decent size milling machine. I inherited these from my father. I am not a beginner, but must also admit I am not a professional machinist...