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    Mill Engine

    I am thoroughly enjoying your skill and ingenuity. Impressive to say the least. Looking forward to the run. Ted.
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    Economy Shop Press- How To Build

    Dear BeachSide-Hank: Many thanks for your well presented presentation of your press build. I do not have a press BUT I do have a set of bed rails that I have kept for over twenty years in the belief that they would come in handy "some day". Their time has now come indeed. Now I am off to Harbour...
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    Drill a very long 1/16" hole without breaking bit?

    Dear Rocketcaver: My way (which may not be the best but it always works for me) is as follows. Securly fasten down the part to be drilled. Use a spotting drill or center drill to accurately dimple the hole's exact location. Without moving the table, insert a new drill (or a correctly...
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    SpinningEngineerman

    I am fairly certain that you are wanting John Bentley's site. He is a real gentleman, highly skilled and if you try to contact him at [email protected] I am sure you will receive a reply. I contacted him six years ago re silver soldering and I received a very kind and informational reply. I...
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    How do I fit a rope piston ring to a beam engine condenser?

    Her Majesty's Stationary Office (HMSO) has a Royal Navy publication which included information on rope work. It described how to make a pointed end about three inches long on the end of a hammock rope. The pointed end is made quite stiff and can be made to any custom taper. This will go in the...
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