Recent content by Tenn_blue59

Thanks Chuck. I had seen some of these (or these types) on youtube, but never one based on a vee type compressor. I need to do some research on what I would have to fabricate and if this is too big a jump for my skills. Have been looking at some hit or miss plans to see if I can adapt to what I...

I have a LeRoi 2 stage air compressor (440A) that has TWO broken connecting rods. One let go and took the other one out with it. Case, pistons, cylinder and crank are ok, just the rods are done - broke at big ends and middle section. Small end and piston pins are ok. This was an extra...

Just wanted to weigh in on this, since I asked the same questions a while back. I have 2 lathes (actually 3, but 2 that run...). A small 7x14 chinese clone, and a 16"x6' Hendey. Had the 7x14 and wanted something bigger. Got the Hendey CHEAP, and that helped. But moving a 6,000 lb machine is an...

I'm interested. Can you send me some pictures/info? I sent you a pm on this yesterday as well. Bill

Howdy all, just wanted to pop in and show some pictures of my new lathe. I have had a 7x12 chinese lathe for some time and was looking for something "a little" bigger. I bought a standard modern benchtop project about 6 months ago - some of you may remember my posts looking for parts for it...

Thanks for the welcome everybody. Chuck, we are a little west of you (less east?!) Our place is north of Cookeville - between Nashville and Knoxville and about 30 miles south of the Kentucky border.

Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. I am a new member of the forum. My name is Bill. Recently retired from a public sector job and now have more time to enjoy metalwork. Little bit about myself: My dad was an auto mechanic, so I grew up around tools and cars. I go into...