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Regarding copies of Elmer's Engines, I asked my local library for a copy and they were able to get one through an inter-library loan. I was able to copy the plans that I wanted and be sure of the quality of the copy. It took my library about three weeks to obtain a copy.

From my ninth grade science classroom back in 1954, "A wise man knows how little he knows."

I agree that Popular Mechanics is a mere shadow of what was once a fine magazine. When my present subscription runs out that will be the end of my interest in the magazine. Back in the early fifties I would ride my bike to the library where they had copies of Popular Science, Popular Mechanics...

Another source of fine materials are old printers and scanners. The shafts have been polished and are very easy to turn or machine. The one downside is that most of them are metric.

A while ago there was a discussion about a Penbwl mode boat powered by a steam outboard engine. It referred to plans for the engine published in the August, 1933 edition of Popular Mechanics. While searching for a copy of the magazine on ebay, I found a offer of seven CD's containing over 600...

And then there was the guy that saw an ad on Ebay for a penis enhancement tool so he bought it. When he opened the package he found a magnifying glass with this attached warning label: CAUTION, DO NOT USE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT!

This engine sure is nice. Hope to see more. Jack

There is an Atlas/Craftsman 12x36 lathe listed on Saturday's Craigslist in Fort Collins, CO. It has a six jaw Bison self-centering chuck, four jaw chuck, Collets and closer, 2 hp 220v motor, new variable speed drive. It is listed at $850.00. The phone number is 720-382-0190. I know nothing more...

I was in Hong Kong one day and watched a man welding a railing while standing knee deep in the harbor with out any eye protection-and we are supposed to compete with workers in Far Eastern countries. Jack

Hi Lew, Please stay with us. A good number of your posts are way over my head but there is always some bit of information that I can use. If some people don't care to read your posts, all that they have to do is use the scroll wheel on the mouse or the back button in the upper left corner of...

Welcome Dave, This is the greatest font of information that you can find. Jack

About a month ago I put a listing in the wanted section of Craigslist for inoperative printers and picked up five of them at no charge. Also, Staples Office Supplies will give you a $3.00 per unit credit for any ink or toner cartridges that you turn in each month up to a limit of ten per month...

Kaleb, On your next scrounging foray, take your engine along with you. I'll bet that if you show the guys at the shops what you are doing with the stuff that you scrounge, they will start saving materials for you. Craftsmen are happy to see young men that are interested in activities other than...

This sure is a pretty engine. Thanks for the drawings regarding the valve system. Jack

Thanks, Rick. Ive been to the HF stores in Greeley and Fort Collins and neither one of them stock the machine. The Fort Collins store has a three in one and a 7x14 lathe but they have been there for at least three years and have been abused by the customers and have been reduced to boat anchors...

I am in the market for a small mill. Is there a dealer on the front range of Colorado between Colorado Springs and Fort Collins where I can look at and feel a machine? I don't have room for a Bridgeport or similar. Thanks, Jack

Welcome! You will find quite a few artful modgers here. Jack

I think that it is time for the addition of a mill to my shop. Because of space limitations, I am interested in one of the small ones that you guys are always talking about modifying and using. The local HF does not stock any machines. Is there a distributor in northern Colorado where I can...

Hi Matt, Why don't you drop a note to Kaleb. He is your age and lives in Australia. He has posted on this discussion board and on the Madmodder.com board. He just completed a working engine from scrap parts. He may have some ideas or suggestions for you. Also, some of the old Popular Mechanics...

Hey Zee, I live in a college town and it is amazing how many responses you get from an ad at the university offering $8.00 per hour for yard work. Fortunately for my wallet the kids don't know how much I would pay them to do the work. Your project looks great as usual. You set a very high...