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I have posted this on other threads, but I really thought it deserved a thread of it's own... The Black Hills show was GREAT! The...

The starter is from China, of coarse, and for a motor scooter. I tried one from a Yamaha Jog that was a little smaller and did not have...

I just finished my version of the Hoglet. Randall was a good friend of mine so this is sort of a tribute to him. It is modified from...

Hi I started my JH v-twin build in March 2022 and documented my progress on my YouTube channel @learningturningmetal Yesterday I managed...

Martin, I'll take them. PM sent. Thanks

Good article Don. I was looking at Caswells catalog and they sell a plating material for pot metal/zinc. Presumably it will seal the...

Here is a page from one of the links I posted previously. It seems like at some point they transition from calling it "Zamak" to...

Interesting engine, look forward to seeing it run. I like your idea of using manufactured parts where possible. What engine did the...

I'm working on a V4 engine I designed. The crankcase is a weldment but the rest is made from solid on manual machines. It will be fueled...

The mechanical parts were basically complete at this point. I decided to make a leak down tester rig to sanity check the cylinders under...

Vevor has a 6" vise for $111. Don't know about quality but other stuff from them has been good. Free shipping too. Free return and...

Also issue 16 describes using MAXAC in sand casting. I used segmented aluminum molds with success. The segments are made top and bottom...

Your cam timing diagram is the best representation I've seen. Easier to understand than the usual circular ones. Thanks.

Yes a coating is used. I hope Mike Rehmus will jump in here and say what issue of his MEB magazine covered the technique. If not, I...

Good points. I melt the Zmac in an electric pot designed to melt lead for sinkers etc. Very simple. Using segmented aluminum molds...