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Sorry I haven't been on for quite some time as sometimes life gets in the way. I have not been doing anything in my workshop as I'm trying to finish my home renovations. Have now completed 17 rooms and 3 rooms left to go as well as finishing the outside landscaping. I'm looking to get it all...

I have just scored a Renown Steam Roller, from what I have read they are quite rare as not too many were made. So another little piece of history will be saved. She is in pretty poor condition but I'm determined to save her. If anyone can please provide the the length of the piston, and the...

As you all know I'm an Aussie, I'm looking at subsidizing my income when I decide to semi retire and looking at starting and building a small business aimed at the model engineering market. I would like suggestions of the type of tooling and accessories people would like to purchase. Obviously...

I wish I had the talent to build this, it will have to go onto my to do list, it's amazing and looks so eloquent when running. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DnUzX7qV5Q

Something I have never done before I want to build a model Newcommen engine. I will do all the drawings on Autocad and realise this will be a lengthy process from research, ideas, drawings and build. Once succesful I would like to share the drawings here as I do them for input so we can get a...

I don't know how you have such a clean shed RodW mine is 7 x 8 meters and I also have a 6 by 4 meter shed. And I still don't have enough room:confused: Here are some pics of my 7x8 meter shed and the equipment, it's still being cleaned up after all the renos but should all be done by next...

I have read a number of conflicting thoughts on grinding your own HSS tools all relating to over heating the HSS during the grinding process stating that it ruins the tool. To avoid this I am considering using my other grinder that I use for sharpening wood turning chisels. It has an ali oxide...

Hi all, Been a while since I been on, I'm currently looking at replacing my RF25 round column mill. I'm looking at a MH28V variable DC motor, Dove tail column,1.1Kw motor, drill capacity 28mm, MT3, 90 deg swivel head Variable speed 100-2,500 rpm, table 730 x 214mm. Complete with stand and...

Hi guys, hope you all been keeping well, got an email saying I haven't been on for a while. I have been converting our downstairs into another residence for my mum who's suffering with early dementia. Put in a bathroom, kitchen, laundry, dining room, bedroom and lounge room for her. It is nearly...

Hi every one hope you're all doing well in chip land. I wonder if anyone can help. I have a collection of old Model Engineer magazines and I'm just putting together a a book with some interesting plans and instructions for various models that were published many years ago. This one is a Fowler...

G'day everyone, been snooping around here for a while but have nothing to contribute yet, haven't been able to get into me shed for near on 2 years now. The missus has me doing to many house renos, yeah I don't mind building and working with wood, but metal is my passion. I'm starting to get...