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    Gas tank ?

    Looking to make a gas tank for my IC mini Hoglet engine. Are there any sort of plans / ideas for a small gas tank? What special needs does it need to have? It's obvious I haven't built one before ! I see some with and without small vent holes. Which would I need ? Anything or other...
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    Stainless Steel 15-5 ?

    Stainless Steel 15-5 , is this like 303 or 304 stainless? Is it easy to machine ? I was given a 1 1/4" round bar and wanted to know how it would machine. Thanks again
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    Cutting/turning actual valves/stem

    How feasible is to cut/turning actual valves from actual V-8 car engines? Are they harder than Wood Pecker lips ? I would like to make something out of them. How hard would it be thread the end of one after cutting the stem off? Could you tap the stem? I know they're hardened but asking none the...
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    DRO upgrade mini mill ?

    I'm looking to upgrade my mini mills DRO setup. Currently have three Igaging scales used as my DRO. It's ok but not the greatest...looking for something more accurate. I have my Y axis scale mounted on the front of the bed covered with custom made sheet metal cover. The bed locks do kinda get in...
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    WTB Southbend Heavy 10L lathe

    I'm looking for a Southbend Heavy 10L lathe. Looking for something in the central PA region. I looked at one last night before the blizzard hit. It was in great shape with LOTS of tooling but the ways had at least a 0.140" wear !!!! There was a huge lip on the ways about 15" long. So I had to...
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    Drill rod question

    A friend gave me some drill rod. How do you tell if it's oil harding? Some has red paint on the ends and some are white. How do you temper if not oil rod? Thanks again
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    Take down lathe ?

    I'm trying to do some thinking ahead. If I were to purchase a lathe that's too big for my basement steps...it will be ! Can it be taken apart and reassembled in the basement without to much trouble and loos of accuracy in the lathe? I'd like to have a South Bend heavy 10. Losing accuracy is the...
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    Gear cutter question

    I'm having an issue trying to figure out what involute cutter to buy to make some gears. What I'm trying to accomplish...one gear with 40 tooth with O.D. of .824", another 20 tooth with O.D. of .431", these mesh together. Then another set that mesh one with 15 tooth O.D. of .444" and the other...
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    looking for carbertor plans

    Hello all, I'm looking for carburetor plans I could use on my Hoglet Jr build. Do any of you have any that you would like to share with me ? Thank you for your time !! Dave
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    Royal SB 5C collet holder

    I have a new Royal SB 5C collet holder if anyone has any interest ? I also have the the other 2 pieces...not sure what they fit !! ?? !! V 45
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    Anyone use or have one of these ?

    I'm looking at a bigger lathe for my friends shop. Does anyonyone have a review of the Bolton 11x28 lathe ?? A B290VF. Looks like a nice benchtop for the size and has power crossfeed. Good and the bad advice taken...I've personally have never seen one in person. Thanx again, V 45
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    Titanium cutting on lathe

    I have some titanium bolts 5/8" diamter. How hard would it be to cut these on the mini lathe or bench mill ? Just want to make something out the material, but am curious as to how it will cut. They are aviation grade bolts. Will HSS work or carbide a must ? Thanx again, V 45
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    Hardinge HLV-H lathe ???

    I am looking at a Hardinge HLV-H lathe. My question is....how hard would it be to take it ALL apart ??? It will have to be disassembled to facilitate getting it in my basement !!! Besides not being able to lift 1700 lbs and my steps probably wouldn't take it either plus my door isn't wide enough...
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    Has anyone 1/2 scalled down...

    Hello All, I have plans for the Hoglet. Has anyone done this engine at 1/2 size down ?? What would be the issues doing it this way ? Reason I would like to make it smaller is size of my lathe 7 x 16, my mill is a G0704. I know it could be done on this equipment but would rather try it with...
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    Chucking reamers ??

    I'm looking to purchase some chucking reamers. The question I have is which to buy? Either straight or spiral flute ? If you post an answer please advise why of your option. Thanx again, V 45
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    Alum and brass with broken tap ??

    I have read about the alum eating away broken taps. My questin is what about brass ? I have a small aluminum engine case with a 0-80 tap broke in it. It also has 2 small brass bushings already pressed in (.250" x .200" with a .125" hole drilled thru). Will alum eat the brass as well ? Thanx...
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    Made my vise stop today !!

    Here is what I made today for my mill. A vise stop that everyone says is a item needed to produce multiple parts...I liked the idea and made this !! It started as a piece of 3/4" x 12" round carbon steel. Turned each end in 4" to 1/2" diameter. Milled a flat on one side to mount to back of vise...
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    Gast pump...model DOA-153 ?

    Not sure if this is right sub forum or should it be in questions section ? I picked this up from accross the street for free. I was wandering if it would have enough juice to power small CO2 engines. Currently I'm working on a V2 CO2 D.Kerzel design. I haven't found this particular pump on...
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    How long do you work on your projects

    I was wandering how often you work on your projects ? For me I have a full time job and get to my dungen shop (wife calls it that) a couple nights during the week and maybe a few hours on weekends. To much to do around house plus have a little fun as well !! So my projects don't get a full time...
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    Mounting a 3 and 4 jaw chuck on rotary table ??

    What is the best way to mount 4 jaw chuck on rotary table ? I have a 6 in rotary table with 4 T-slots and a 4 inch 4 jaw chuck. I also would like to put my 3 inch 3 jaw on it as well. Any plans on backing plates and such ? I really don't want to drill thru my chuck !! Looking for the cleanest...
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