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Hi all I've been absent for a good while owing to the fact that I've been setting up a Co-Operative Trust here to build living accomodation for those who need workspace and decent living accomodation to progress such things as metalcrafts woodcraft jewellry etc into small business ventures. I...

Right Guys I've now made my furnace using an old Propane cylinder. I'm intending to run this on charcoal simple for safety reasons whilst I learn how to do this properly. My question now is given that I need to construct some kind of shelter to operate in what should I construct the floor...

As a newbie over the last few days I have been researching the idea of home castingin ageneral "crafting" application and not just for engine casings etc but also for maybe some bowls, utensils plaques etc. Trouble here in the uk is finding a suitable furnace....... although there seem to be...

I've just started on this project and so far It's as far advanced as the drawings are done. The intention is to build a 10rotor (4inch diameter) running on compressed air or pressurised recirculating water driving a flywheel or pulley in turn driving an alternater. My research tells me that...

Can I SAY A BIG THANKYOU for all who have responded to this thread......... im actually making a clock and need to machine keyways/splines for the gears and spindles...... doing this as practice to start on engines to make an eco generator..... plan is upsized stirling engine from plans...

Thanks for that info makes me wonder if i could add te jaw from a 3 point travelling centre to a morse taper.. did you by any chance have a drawing for your item?

Does anyone know where I can get a vblock to mount in the toolpost so I can crossdrill round bar and tube on my lathe. I need to accomodate up to 20mm diameter bar and tube

Hello there, Well I'm a newbie too and based in Barry good to know there is some locals to me!! who share in my affliction oops sorry addiction...... I just wish I had the space and money to do some full size ones!!

Thanks for the advice Tin I appreciate it!!! Its my intention to have a go at a mill engine. I certainly think my welding and soldering skills are not up to a hot boiler yet even though I have a lot of experience working with copper

Hi everyone, Just signed up as a newbie. I've been a woodturner and clock maker for several years now and seeking new challenges in engine building stationary and mobile. My particular interest is the stirling engine