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Hi guys and girls just wondering what drawing programs you use I have tried turbo cad but can't work it out and would like something more basic I only need to do 2d. Thanks cam

hi everyone I have started a facebook page to log the build of my 1\4 scale Rider Ericsson hot air engine. if anyone is interested come over and have a look. just search 1\4 Scale Rider-Ericsson Hot Air Engine thanks cam

Hi guys I know this is going to sound funny but I am looking for a old micrometer something around 5". I want something that I can convert into a door handle. Thanks cam

hi every one I have just been told by my better half I am aloud to build a 4" scale traction engine. I really like the case traction engine and would like to know if there is somewhere I can get a set of plans to build one. I have been looking at a few web sites but cant find anyone selling case...

ok guys I just finished my trade as a small engine mechanic. thanks to the Australian government I get a nice little cash hand out so I am going to shout my self a new lathe. I am looking at a al-336d does anyone have one or can anyone give my some advice on them? I have attached pic and the...

I was just thinking how many henry ford engines have been built I know of 3 that I have seen here in Australia no doubt there are more. so lets see just how many are out there. cam

hi everyone i am looking for ideas form all you really smart people on how you store you steel. i have a lot of off cuts around the place from about a meter down that i just don't quite know how to store. any help or ideas would be great. thanks cam

hi every one i am starting to build a engine based on fords first engine. i'm useing 1 inch pipe fittings so i will have a 1 inch bore and i'm thing of about 1 1/2 inch stroke with about a 10 inch flywheel and 1/2 inch fittings for the valves. now to my question what size and length should i...

hi guys i picked up a new lathe last weekend its not really for building models well maybe a half size titanic or something. It is 6m between centers just over 700mm swing with the gap out and 125mm spindle bore and comes in at 17t. i cant wate to get it set up and start using it. hope you...

hi guys i just joined and love the site. i am working on a hot air engine now and then i have about another 6 engines i want to build. cam