WisJim

Ok lets say your tail stock does pass as pointing in the correct direction and within the allowable limits, or at worst, even straight...

Having been around a variety of foundries, - including iron - I think Green Twin's comments are excellent advice. Having choked on...

There are a lot of "experts" out there, and the problem is that often times they give incorrect advice, or make false assumptions. I...

hi folks: As a frequent lurker and learning much from the HMEM community I wanted to share this project. Its not exactly a working...

My sincere apology's for going missing. Personal issues (sigh) That really sucks about your test bar warping Petertha. Possibly I'm...

I have an Atlas lathe an the change gears are all cast in ZAMAK. The metal has decent strength properties.

Will do that Brian, thanks, I used to also get projects in Metal, but them to more venders adds and very seldom would get a project, I...

In case anyone in western Wisconsin (USA) is interested in foundry equipment. It is in Menomonie, WI, about an hour east of St Paul...

Yes I can do that Bob, but it might be a bit more than you were asking about since its not exactly as simple as it might seem. I'm also...

Onboard an oil rig now in Persian gulf. Its summer here with temperature 45-48C and humidity in 30s. One time the temperature went to...

Concur with the recommendation for XT-60 (or -30 or -90 depending on your continuous amp duty which is what the number stands for)...

I think I'll pop in here, I process automotive power train parts into ingots for the Hobbest and ship allover the US I have shipped...

Hi Lloyd, On "noisy belts": Some curious things to note: What many do not realise with belts, is that different designs generate noise a...

I have changed many motorcycle crankshaft bearings, electric motor bearings, etc. and am aware that a common comment is that " they...

Hi, The following is a building log of a model steam stationary engine recently completed. Over the years, a lot of the projects that...