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Hi I would like to fit 3 axis dro's to my X3 mill. These have been on ebay for some years now. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINPO-3-axis-digital-readout-complete-DRO-kit-/220523008542?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item335832121e Has anybody bought direct from the manufacturer if so what are they...

Hi I need to machine a radius into the side of a cast iron cylinder (please see my portable engine post). I'm going to use a boring head in the milling machine. How do I accurately set the correct radius. Cheers Rich

Hi I need to source some stainless steel to make a bridge for the firebox on my portable engine build. 1/8 or 3/16 flat plate. I know 303 is free machining and 304 is difficult. I have found some 316, does this grade machine ok? Cheers Rich

Hi I need to fabricate some parts for my portable engine, a cylinder block and axles etc. Having had some success using a brake cylinder on my beam engine ( albeit an aluminium one ) I have been looking at some cast iron ones but need to build them up with saddles and valve chests. Does cast...

hi I have just had to strip my X1 mill to replace the 2 head bearings and the plastic gears. While it was stripped down I made the modifications to fit a motor to the Z axis lead screw. I used a wiper motor to successfully drive the leadscrew on my Myford lathe so I already had the control box...

Hi I have been trying to source a piece of copper tube 2 1/2 inch diametre 10 swg (1/8) for my portable engine with no success at all. I have tried all the usual suppliers and just about exhausted all the listings on google. Anybody got any ideas. Cheers Rich

Hi I have read some fors and againsts the use of stainless steel for boilers. This just came up on e bay and I couldn't resist having a bid. I won it for the princely sum of £4.70 a bargain. Stainless steel tube 4-1/2in.o/d x 9-3/16in. long x 1/8in. thick The question is can I use it to...

Hi As with previous years I have just recieved 2 complimentary tickets to the London model engineering show at Alexandra palace. We had intended to go this year but because the tickets have been so late in coming its too late to re arrange work/shifts etc. So once again I have 2 free tickets...

Hi I have started a portable engine build over in the "a work in progress" section. I'm thinking a little way ahead here. I have a bronze cylinder casting that with a little modification will be useable. I'm thinking of using a stainless steel piston. I will be steaming this model, hopefully...

Hi Well santa was really good to me this year, my wife got me a new motor and inverter/controller for my Myford lathe. I spent the last day fitting it. I haven't done any real work on it as yet but I can see the benefits already. Unbeleivably quiet, smooth and of course variable speed. Heres a...

Hi I have always fancied having a go at a portable engine, I just like them. Way back in July 2009 I asked a question here on Hmem re plans. http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=5456.0 I can't believe that was 2 1/2 years ago, doesn't time fly when your having fun. Anyway...

Hi Julian sent me this link, its in Spanish but words are not needed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YfTtGCsiD8 Cheers Rich

Hi Has anybody made a simple drill sharpening jig? I'd like to make something that I can use on my disc sander sooner than the grindstone. Any ideas welcome. Cheers Rich

Hi My mate Julian managed to 'acquire' permission for the two of us to ride the foot plate of a steam train from Loughborough to Birstall and back, absolutely excellent Take a look http://youtu.be/DjtiPFsaxOY Cheers Rich

Hi A short while ago I posted a question re what hole size for a 1 1/8 x 12 thread. The reason being a new face plate for my Myford ML7. I have a 7 inch face plate but allowing for clamps etc work of 5 inch is about the best it will hold. Browsing e bay I came across unmachined 9 inch face...

Hi Heres another mod to my Myford lathe. A pair of drip feed oilers on the counter shaft to replace the oil nipples. Much easier to use. Cheers Rich

Hi I have just bought a 9 inch face plate for my Myford lathe. Its a casting that needs to be machined. Can anybody tell me what size I need to bore it to so that I can screw cut the internal 1 1/8 x 12 thread. Cheers Rich

Hi This mod is part of the work I have been doing to my lathe. Its a windscreen wiper motor with 2 gears I have cut using the same method as described in 3000 rpm on a myford. http://youtu.be/BoFSz2LGgkM Cheers Rich

Hi I haven't posted much of late but I have been busy. There has of course been the usual round of domestic duties to attend to but my workshop time has been taken up with tooling. Since the completion of my small steam plant and the steam beam engine I have concentrated on making all the...

Hi I am boring a hole in some 1/2 inch steel plate to accept a 50mm dia taper roller bearing. (Nice mix of imperial and metric there :big: :big: :big:) I am currently at the 49mm stage. What size should I take it to for a good press fit for the outer race. I am using an imperial Myford lathe so...