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After having the plans for three years, I finally started on the little CO2 V8. Milling doesn't seem to be a problem. but, I fast remembered why I quit drilling holes smaller than 1/8". I've broken three drill bits in the aluminum. Doing a bit of digging here, I see I need to crank the mill...

I can't seem to find time to do fun projects. Life has been so busy, not counting the therapy to be able to walk from breaking my back, time is minimal. I have been using my lathe and mini mill to fabricate parts for everything that breaks around here and for friends though. Now the Mrs...

I just wanted to say I'm still around, to the dismay of the Mrs.:), but haven't been doing much of anything. I have been trying to stay active since destroying my back, even though 75% of it doesn't bend anymore with the rods installed. Keep up with the new posts and really want to machine...

Been reading the posts but not doing any machining. Married life, work, married life, helping others, married life, breaking four vertebrae in my back, etc., has kept me from doing anything. My machining skills were OK, but not professional. I did fabricate a belt drive for my mini mill and that...

Just looked at the ring light PCB layout by Jmshep. Can I get more information about it such as a materials list and power hook-up? I may try constructing one to fit my mill. Thanks Rick Acosta Retired Air Force Loranager, La

I may have overlooked this but, does anyone know if or how difficult fabricating an indexing wheel for the Harbor Freight 4" Rotary table (97208-0VGA ) would be? Money is really tight, especially with my mill gear broken and my going to belt drive.. Rick Acosta Retired Air Force Loranger, La

I have a Harbor Frieght 8" index/rotary table that can be mounted horizontaly or vertically for $135 including shipping for sale. Far too large for my vertical mill. If someone has a 6" rotary table, dosen't have to have indexing, and want to trade up, or if someone is felling frisky and would...

Finally started on my little CO2 V8 by machining the block first. Had it looking just like an engine block and was really excited with the results. Turned it over and began milling the underside for the bearings when for some reason unbeknown to me, instead of turning the Y-axis wheel, I...

Anyone have instructions or dimensions for turning a head and power piston to convert a K&B 100 glow engine to diesel? Been going through my R/C stuff today, saw it, and remembered I wanted to convert it years ago. If not, I'll just go with Davis Diesel conversion. Shame to have a lathe and not...

This weekend I hurt my lathe. It was my own fault as I had a laps in attention and the carriage ran into my headstock. :-[ Oh yea, that's what I get for reaching down to get the ball for my dog while turning. A gear under the apron is tottaly stripped and I will have to get a new one from...

First thanks to Gail giving me guidence on spark plugs and coils. My wallet is a lot lighter after ordering a book for coils! Now on to collets. I want to begin collecting some collets to use in my radial engine build among other projects and want to know what would be the best for a HF 920...

Ok, this is only my second post with the first one being "New Guy" (if I even posted that one!) I am planing on building a radial engine, but want to build as much as I can on it, IE coil and spark plugs too. Whether I can do that or not, I'll find out when I try. Is there a site, book...