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Hi there, long time since I last posted here, I am about to purchase a new chuck for my grizzly metal lathe, I will be making a new back plate for it and was wondering if aluminium would be a good material to use rather than cast or steel? the reason for this is I have a good supply of aluminium...

Hi there, does anyone out there have any diagrams or plans to build a buzz coil ignition system similar to Henry Ford's model? I am thinking of making one, any ideas or help will be greatly appreciated. Regards Nick :)

Hi there, I remember reading somewhere about a bearing that was used to operate the kick start on the Hoglet V Twin engine, but I can,t remember the supplier or the type of bearing used, if any one can remember the posting or the supplier I would greatly appreciate it. Regards Nick

Hi there, can someone please help me with the ins and outs of building a vapour fuel tank for an engine I am building, heard about them but have no knowledge of how to make one, I am sure it is not too difficult, but being new to this hobby, any help will be greatly appreciated. :) Regards Nick

Hi there, is there anyone out there that has any knowledge about building a voltage regulator, I was thinking about regulating 6 or 12 volts DC down to 5 Volt regulated for a CDI Igniton for a small IC engine that I am in the process of completeing, thanks in advance Regards Nick :)

Hi there has anyone out there made compression rings for small engines, what materials to use and any other tips and tricks will be greatly appreciated :rolleyes: Regards Nick

Hi there, I am building a small engine ( I C ) and I am in need for some advice regarding ignition systems ( preferably the simplest and smallest ), all advice will be greatly appreciated. P.S. any pictures or diagrams will assist. Regards Nick ;D

Hi there, a question for all those people who have built small engines, do most of you use cast iron for the cylinders, or is mild steel sufficient ?. Nick :confused:

Hi there, just beginning in the hobby of making model engines(attempting to), I saw on "U Tube" a gingery atkinson differential model engine, just wondering if any one out there has built one or has plans and willing to share them I would greatly appreciate to hear from you?:)