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One set of plans, A3 size, for a Steamech marine steam model engine. One set of pre cut components supplied by Steamech. These have been sitting in a drawer for 8 years now. They won't get used by me, so they should go to someone who will complete the engine. The pre cut components...

Hi, I came across this and think I have fallen in love :-[ http://engineman.de/plan_12zyl_eng.html I emailed the bloke, but no reply yet, so, does anyone on here know anything about these? Also, I have a peatol lathe and X2 mill and wonder if the lathe is up to the job. I think it might be...

Stumbled upon this diamond tool holder and wondered if any one has one, and if so, what do you think of it? The write up looks interesting. http://www.eccentricengineering.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=17 Ian

Hi, Having had my Taig lathe for some time, I am now fed up completely with the cap head screws used to lock various items on the lathe, so, I want to make some decent lock handles. Thing is, I cant identify the threads, can anyone help please? Thanks Ian

Towards the end of last year I treated myself to a small milling machine - a Seig x2 with dro, and power feed. Then I thought, what to do with it? So, I set to on a steam engine build, plans of which came from the paddleducks website by Bogstandard, who used to use this forum. Now, he...

Hi, I have some 2mm brass sheet I need to cut. Now, I have just got a shiny new toy in a slitting saw, but, having never used one of these before I am a little concerned whether its ok to grip the sheet in my mill vice, use the slitting saw and hold the off cut with a pair of pliers as it comes...