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I went to a tool sale Saturday hoping to find a lathe. I didn't, but I did find what seems to be the bottom of small mill. As is, it stands 10" tall, and the bed is 15" long. I cannot find any indication of who made it, but it's nicely done: It has the feel of commercial piece rather than a...

Throw rocks or make suggestions: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=b62dba0e7f2d232b26aedcb9c3ea06c4 This is still at the concept level for the block - I've not yet looked at the lower end: I've not gotten far enough to properly size elements, and the steam passages from the...

I'm modifying the design for a two cyl., 1"x1", double acting marine engine. But I don't know how to size the steam and exhaust tubes. I'm guessing that this would depend on the engine's speed, but I don't know what to estimate for that either. Would a single cyl, single acting 1"x1" require...

I'm an aging woodworker who's looking for a new hobby that will let me sit and take the weight off my knees. Model machining looks attractive, but I've not yet invested in a lathe. I found an interesting plan for a "Model Marine Engine Requires no Casting" at...