Search results

How would one about machining this gear? What would it be called as far as seeing if one is available to buy online?

Has anybody built one of the tin can hot air engines life size? Think it would be cool to have a low dollar 6" Rider Ericsson size display.

Picked up this ammonia/lp pump lately and the more I look at it the more I see a cylinder for a hit and miss engine.

What is the spiral line that goes from the compressor to the tank called? I was given a large compressor that came out of an old service station. The tank has pin holes in it and I want to connect it to a different tank I have.

Saw these in a antique car book I have. This one might be a little more safer.

There is a Hardinge bb2v mill for sale locally and I might try and get it. According to the net it is 500 lbs but it is top heavy. Only way I have to haul it is a pickup. Can it be safely laid down or will this harm it? Am thinking an old tire under the mill part as a cushion. Also it has a 2hp...

35” long x 8”diameter piece of 6061 alum. There is something hiding inside just not sure what yet.

Picked up an older lawn mower that has a Tecumseh engine in it. The ignition/lighting coil ring is fried. Thinking of making it battery ignition. I have scene multiple post about using early 70s dodge point and condenser. My question is the cam. Only drawings of a cam I can find on the website...

Ok I know it is silly but I really want to build one just for fun.

Can anybody ID the make of this mill? Guy wants to sell it to me but does not know the maker. Was looking for a vertical mill but was offered this.

I love old patents. Anybody want to try and build this one?

Is there a formula for figuring out Cylinder to flywheels size? Looking at making a modified version of this patent.

Project steam engines on an online auction that ends 8/17/17. https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=131533

In your opinion would a standard 4 cyl. tractor magneto fire 2 plugs per hole? Want to build a v8 but can not find a 8 cyl. magneto.

Have had this picture for a while and curious if anybody knows what make it is? Looks like the crankcase is end plates with tin riveted to the bottom. Had someone on an other site suggest it is actually an airplane engine.

How does one cut a key way with out using a broach? the only way I can think of is drill a hole and file it square. Is there a easier way? I have a pile of pulleys and flywheels off various items but none of them are keyed. Thanks, Jon

So I decided to try and build these two projects. Being a sheet metal guy I cut them on a laser and will ream the holes on the mill. My question is: The only aluminum drop material I had available to me was some stuff that was scratched up. So I sanded the parts but am curious what...

Saw this for sale locally. Looks interesting.

I want to build a small foundry with my 2 oldest sons. My intent is to melt aluminum and occasional brass (bullet cases). I was thinking of using a clay chimney liner as my inner chamber,Steel pail as my outer form and sand/plaster paris as my filler between the 2. It would have a 2-3 layer...

Just picked up a 5hp 22 gallon China made air compressor. The guy got rid of it because it took forever to fill up. In fact the thing vibrated most of the fittings loose and that is why it takes so long. Anyways I want to give it an oil change after I pull the head to check the valves. What oil...