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Going to Indy in a few weeks, and thought I would see if there was something to see related to the HSM or metal working in or around the Indy area..

Great engine! But is it a "finger engine" or a "finger and thumb engine" ???. I like it and would like to know if you have drawings or plans for it?

I like it a good "simple" project, we need more like this.

That doall"s a great saw. I have used one before and loved the air feed on it. Clamp a part down, start the feed and go do something else while it saws away, the one I used had about 12" feed. Not sure about repairs in your area, but you could look up Doall's number in the states and they should...

The books are written by David J. Gingery and can be found at http://www.lindsaybks.com/dgjp/djgbk/series/index.html He doesn't believe in buying much for this series, make yourself, or find it for free in the scrap yard, or trash. His series starts off with the Charcoal Foundry and use it to...

Hello all, Layed off, going nuts, starting cleaning out a closet and what should I find? Books 1 though 7 Build your own metal working shop from scrap. Always wanted to make some of the equipment just didn't have the time. So I am starting on the foundry with my 13 year old son. Here are some...

I have over 20 years experience as a tool and die maker and designer (blanking, progressive,etc. solidworks, inventor, autocad, bobcad, unigraphics). This is a dying trade thanks to nafta and china along with our bad eco.. More than willing to help out, just give me a pm, and I'll see if I can...

PM sent. I wont make the crack about LA.