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Hi all So I have been building Elmers engines so far but I now want to try my hand at a two stroke glow plug engine. Can anyone recommend a good set of plans for a first timer Many thanks Sent from my iPad using Model Engines

Hi Woodster Yes you are close, hope the job search goes well what are you looking for ? Defiantly a plan with the materials, can't believe the cost of it. Try Metals4u and not the model suppliers as its much cheaper when you get started. Steve

That was just for the compound table. I had just centred the rotary so didn't want to take it of for a picture. Still it doesn't half make life easier with it of the lathe.

So it didn't take long to get fed up with changing from mill to lathe set ups so I went and got the compound table. It was only £200, but the new shed to store the cables and auto gate parts for work was £600, so note exactly the bargain I told the good lady wife it would be :-/ Now all I have...

The set of castings in question. Having second thoughts about usung them as the first try. If I get it wrong there is probably no chance of replacements. So can anyone recommend a cheap set to try first ? Thanks Steve

Thanks time to finish the Elmers Scotty and crack on with it then :-)

Hi I have a set of castings of a Reeves twin cylinder steam engine. They are about 15 years old. question is do casting deteriorate with time. maybe a stupid question but it would be good to know before I invest to much time in them. Thanks Steve

Thanks all. Hex nut method is the way I am going to try due to lack of kit at the moment. I'll let you know how I get on

No much as I am just restarting my model building. I can tilt the mill head. I will have to find a way of accurately setting the head as the mill mounted readout is a bit less than accurate. A rotary table is on the Christmas list and I am now going to google a sine plate :-)

Hi I am just starting Elmers number 11 engine and it calls for a 1 1/2" piece of Hex. How would you all go about machining it from round bar ? I ask because I can't find stock at the right size and have an off cut of ally available. I have a combination machine so a few suggestions would be...

Thanks Tin some good reading there

Hi Stew The guards came fitted. I see you are in the UK, might be worth giving Amadeal a call as they do all the spares for the machines and may be able to supply some to you. Cheers Steve

Hi Gus The view from your workshop looks better than min though. I have a roller shutter or a brick wall to look at :-) Steve

Thanks everyone, that link was an enlightening read. I have a dresser that came with the grinder but both that and the wheels can't be that good because of the price I paid for it. I think investing in a couple of discs is the way to go. Thanks again Steve

Hi could i get some advise on which grinding wheels as best for this machine. I have the original wheels in it at the moment and shaping a tool takes ages. I know nothing about grinding wheels so any info will be greatly received Thanks Steve

Hi Stew Some more Pics attached Steve

Hi I have just restarted my engine building after a 16 year lay off for the ususal reasons, family, buisness etc. I had a Simat mini lathe in the loft but decided to get something a little larger. I now have a Chinese combination lathe due to space limitations, and after a bit of fettling it...

Thanks for your comments. Its a Chinese machine and as I said after some attention it is very accurate ( probable down to the DRO ). I need to get an alarm clock in there with me as I seem to be short on sleep as time does seem to vanish when I get in there ;D

Hi Just thought I would post some pictures of my new lathe. I know combination machines are frowned upon but space limitations and all that. I got it from Amadeal and was very impressed with the service. The machine did need some work and setting up though. The DRO is a massive bonus...

Couldn't ask for a more complete answer, thanks all, be prepared for many more questions ! Steve