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Any thoughts on this? http://www.harborfreight.com/multipurpose-machine-5980.html I personally think that a seperate mill and lathe are better but your thoughts are welcome... ;D

Okay I have an odd question. Can you please post a pic of an engine and the size lathe you built it on? I am doing this just to help clear up my search a little. Thanks EB

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=44859 8x12 Harbor freight lathe. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=44991 Harbor freight milling machine. Anybody own these or have expereince with them? What is the quality of harbor freight's...

For my first engine. Which would you pick?

First off I call myself a semi newbie because I cut metal for the first time yesterday!! ;D :D ;) :) With the help of a family friend I cleaned up some castings and just did what I was told to do. Well anyway I was wondering if it would be better to get the casting kit or the bar stock for this...

My neighbor doesn't have a computer so he asked me to ask you guys this question. I am sure that most of you fellas are well versed in the casting kits sold by Coles Power Models. My neighbor is wanting to build the 1" scale case Steam engine. And was wondering if any of you have built it and...

what is a solenoid engine and how does it work? EB

Has anybody built this engine? I was wondering because after I get some education in building engines I wanted to build a holt. EB

Hey I told you I was a newbie! ;D ;) :) Well are there any catalogs or such that you order bar-stock out of or do you find it else where. I am trying to get an education on metals and tools so I can do my first project soon. EB

I know this is a really odd question but is there any particular engine that would be somewhat simple for a newbie? My only requirement is that it be gas. EB