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  1. Don1966

    Myford super 7 motor connection mod

    I just purchaseed a Myford Super 7 lathe and it came with 220volt motor. Well were I am putting the lathe this is to much trouble and if I wanted to move it I would have to do it all over again. So I decided to reconnect the motor and add more leads to it. This would involve taking the motor...
  2. Don1966

    MARINE STEAM ENGINE AND DYNAMO VIDEO

    I finally got around to completing the mounting of my engine and dynamo. I am not very pleased with the video, but for now it is the best I have. This has been a very satisfying project and one I had wanted to making for quiet a while. I hope you enjoy my video. For anyone interested this is the...
  3. Don1966

    RUBY KOUHOUPT MARINE ENGINE

    I had started this engine before I started taking photos and documenting. I have attached the photo of the parts that were already made and will start for there to the final assembly. The cylinder is made from bronze, the shaft and throw lobs were made from tool steel, steam chest is brass...
  4. Don1966

    RUNNING THEM ON AIR

    My grandsons came over and wanted to see my steam engines run. I looked around the house to find something where I could connect them all together and run my engine for them. Well that did not work out because I had nothing but a single connector. This is how I ran my engines for them one at a...
  5. Don1966

    MY EPICYCLIC STEAM ENGINE VIDEO

    Well another video I finally got around to completeing. These videos take a long time to upload. One thing I noticed in the video is the flywheel moving in and out. After I posted the video I noticed it. Checking the engine I found the small gear screw loose and I have not ran it again, but I do...
  6. Don1966

    MY WALKING BEAM ENGINE VIDEO

    Well I finally got around making the video for my Walking Beam Engine. I really hope I get this right I never posted a video before so bare with me here. Don http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SUzgQVXEVQ&feature=youtu.be
  7. Don1966

    MY DOGS EXPRESSION AND HUMOR

    My wife toke some photos of the dog and this one I had to share with all of you. I am sure you all can come up with more. The first thing that came to mind was. Are you talking to me! your kidding right! You really want me to move!
  8. Don1966

    MY RESTORATION PROJECT

    My wife's aunt died and left my wife a sewing machine. The unit belonged to my wifes grandmother who had it for years. When we open the drawers it was like going back in time. Some of the old items found in the drawers dated back when I was a Kid. So I was inspired to restore it the best I...
  9. Don1966

    GAIL GRAHAMS ADJUSTABLE HONE

    This was a weekend project I decided to make, it is an Adjustable Hone. As you can see from the Quarter next to it it is not made for big shafts. I did not do any built photos it just basic cutting. It work very well and was featured in the Model Engine Builders Magazine. Thought I would share...
  10. Don1966

    Tool Aquzition Sindrome

    Am I the only one that has what I call "Tool aquzition Sindrome". It seem like I can not stop buying tools. The old credit cards gets a good work out every month. Every time I look at a tool catalog or browse through a tool web sites see something that I want or can use to make things easier for...
  11. Don1966

    MY COLLECTION OF ELECTRIC ENGINES

    The main reason I got started into Model Engine Machining was these engines that I have collected. They come in Kit form and have up to 200 Pieces. They are amazing beautiful replicates of the orginal design with all effort to keeping with the times. During the 30 years between 1830 and 1860...
  12. Don1966

    MY FINISHED STEAM ENGINES AND DYNAMO

    I have see a lot of photos of projects the guys on this forum have posted. I am still a newbie here and have only been at machining for two years. I hope someday I can create some of these superb engines I have see here. I have by trade been an Electrician and Electronic Tech for 45 years so...
  13. Don1966

    FOR SALE 3 IN 1 LATHE, MILL ,DRILL

    I have a Harbor Freight 3 in 1 about 3 yrs old. It is a 14X16" lathe, mill , drill. The mill spindle is R8 the lathe spindle is MT3 the Center is MT2. I am asking $300 for it and buyer has to pickup. Included is R8 collet set, centers, and 3" chuck. I can be contacted by my PM in my profile or...
  14. Don1966

    Southbend 8x18" lathe

    I am looking at purchasing this southbend lathe. Just wondering if anyone has one and I need guidance. Is this lathe rigid and is it worth what they'd ask for it? I currently have a Micromark 7x14" lathe and looking for something a little bigger and rigid...
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