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Just watched the movie Argo.. Says it was based on the real thing...I was only 16 when it happened so I really wasn't paying much attention to news or tv at that age..Any way Thanks again Canada for a job well done..Bill

What would be the scale of the odds n ends hit miss engine ? I have looked at the plans and it doesn't really say.. I'm just wondering because of an idea in my brain..Thanks ..Bill

Does anyone have a chart that helps at guessing the size of mandrel needed to end up with a certain id for making a spring ?? I found one but when i try to enter the info it just shuts down... It was probably a virus with it when i downloaded it, im famous for getting viruses..Thanks in advance Bill

After getting the metal in yesterday for building the Webster engine I noticed in another thread that Aonemarine was contemplating building a Webster also. I contacted him and we had a long talk about building them at the same time and putting up one thread and share how we are doing things. I...

I took a little more care with the flywheel this time.... little less wobble...And most of that is in the shaft to bushing fit.. I put a little shine to her too lol... No boring build pics, These other guys are more worthy of everyones build watching time...

I want to learn cad, but whats the best/easiest to learn... i have downloaded several trial ones over the years but learning curve seemed steep.. It will still be steep but i really want to learn it for eventual use in cnc machine... A little background about myself. I took drafting in high...

I have been contemplating getting a set of 3c collets for my 3-n-1 machine. But i was wondering will they squeeze down any at all from what size they are made for? for instance will a .125 collet go any smaller? I just cant imagine have to buy a collet for each drill bit i have in my a-z, 1-60...

Does anyone know where to get the fine sand to make cores with ? Thanks...Bill

Anybody have a good idea for an engine i can cast aluminum for and then machine it ?? Nothing to fancy it will be only my second engine and im limited on skills at this time..Turns out i will have plenty of time on my hands for a couple months but low on money, so i cant buy bar stock.. but i...

in addition to a 13x40 jet my local guy has a used lathe but not sure of make/quality.. Here is all the info thats on it It looks to be a 13x40 Model is CZ300/1 Made in 2004 Chizhou household machine made in china says gap bed lathe on it and says geared head wired for 220 single phase its not...

You guys make it look so easy!! But i still have to try one.. I picked a plan from little machine shop called an oscillator engine. If i do something that dont look right please point it out to me. It will take a while to get it done because im not home much but im really excited to try it. Also...

I currently have a 3 in 1 machine 7x20 i think it is. So far it has done most of what i needed, but.. the cross slide has never gone into gear without stripping the gears so i use it manually.. It has way to much slop in the head to get much accuracy. And i really just dont like the mill hanging...

Iv'e been the long way around getting here, from backyard metal casting site to alloy avenue site to here...A little about myself , i work out of town for 20 to 30 days at a time. While im on the road i think up millions of things i want to do and even make lists and drawings of stuff i want to...