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2023 Black Hills Model Engineering Show - 9/24/23 Update
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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...
Monday at 10:26 AM
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Another Hoglet
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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...
Sep 19, 2023
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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...
Sep 18, 2023
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My Jerry Howell v-twin (s/n #599) has sprung into life
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Hi I started my JH v-twin build in March 2022 and documented my progress on my YouTube channel @learningturningmetal Yesterday I managed...
Sep 13, 2023
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Martin, I'll take them. PM sent. Thanks
Sep 3, 2023
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CASTING PARTS FROM TIN OR ZINC?
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Good article Don. I was looking at Caswells catalog and they sell a plating material for pot metal/zinc. Presumably it will seal the...
Sep 1, 2023
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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...
Aug 28, 2023
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V4 14.59 CI
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Interesting engine, look forward to seeing it run. I like your idea of using manufactured parts where possible. What engine did the...
Aug 27, 2023
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V4 14.59 CI
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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...
Aug 27, 2023
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The mechanical parts were basically complete at this point. I decided to make a leak down tester rig to sanity check the cylinders under...
Aug 27, 2023
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Milling machine vise
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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...
Aug 27, 2023
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CASTING PARTS FROM TIN OR ZINC?
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Also issue 16 describes using MAXAC in sand casting. I used segmented aluminum molds with success. The segments are made top and bottom...
Aug 26, 2023
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Ohrndorf 5 Cylinder Radial
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Your cam timing diagram is the best representation I've seen. Easier to understand than the usual circular ones. Thanks.
Aug 25, 2023
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CASTING PARTS FROM TIN OR ZINC?
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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...
Aug 25, 2023
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CASTING PARTS FROM TIN OR ZINC?
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Good points. I melt the Zmac in an electric pot designed to melt lead for sinkers etc. Very simple. Using segmented aluminum molds...
Aug 24, 2023
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