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    LIve Steam back issue

    Hi All, Came across a set of plans on Jon-Tom for another low temp stirling that came out of the July/Aug 1999 issue of Live Steam. Upon a closer look it only has the even pages. And, of course, that is the one particular issue I don't have from that year. Would anyone have a copy they would be...
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    HLV half-nut

    Hi, I'm working with a bunch of high school students on a robotics project. We had and HLV-H toolrom lathe donated and have it up and running. Great stuff!! Lately, threading is an issue though. No matter what we try we cant get the half nut to engage. It feels like there's some thing...
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    Delta drill press refurb

    Decided to bite the bullet and refurb my old Delta/Milwaukee DP220 drill press. I had picked this up for $20 at a yard sale years ago and just lived with the rattles and shaking when I used it. Found some bearings that fit the bores on the spindle sleeve and made inserts to mimic the old...
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    My tool gloat

    Son walked in the door the other day and handed me this. Found it while cleaning out the shop he works in. These all appear to be freshly sharpened HSS mills from 1/8 to 1". Couple of carbides. Mostly English manufacture. Looks like I'm set on milling tooling for a bit.
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    found on craigslist

    Anybody know anything about the mill pictured in this ad? http://rochester.craigslist.org/tls/4098998005.html Is $450 reasonable? Thanks
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    Greeetings from western NY state

    Hi, Been lurking around here for a bit and thought I'd introduce myself properly. I'm a currently unemployed mechanical engineer with 30 years experience as a machine builder. I find my self fascinated with model engines of all types. Right now I'm in the process of setting up my basement shop...
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