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After a long absence since the board changes some while back, I've finally managed to get through the door....... So Hi to everyone that knows me from before and Hi to all that dont...;)

I have two IMO iDrive variable speed control units for sale. These are second hand units that are fully functional and in excellent cosmetic condition. They are ideally suited for converting your lathe or mill and has a 1hp rating. It takes standard ac 240v mains and outputs 3 phase 220v...

I'm embarking on a single cylider engine designed to run off petrol... So far my specs are: Bore 1 inch Stroke 1 inch Piston length 1 inch Compression ratio Yet to be determined, around 5:1 or as advised by the group. Cylinder length ermm I think it needs to be around 2 inch...

My metal supplier stocks Cast Iron in round bar form. I asked what grade of CI it was only to be told it is Meehanite and suitable for model engineers. So can I use this material for making piston rings?

Any mini mill owners out there with the air spring kit from LMS? Could some one please tell me the diameter of the gas strut rod? I think it is 8mm but not sure... and could you also confirm the length of the body please?

There's been many an article written on changing out the spindle bearings on the m-l. The original bearings are sealed for life types, the replacement taper rollers are greased prior to boxing up the machine..However over time I guess the grease would eventually be lost...? The head bearings on...

Thought I'd post up a pic of my mini rotary table made for small stuff..

Just gotton round to using my mill in anger to make a large flywheel puller.... I'm cutting some longitudinal slots in some 1&1/4 sq bar...with a 10mm cutter... Ordinarily I use spray coolant for small jobs but a job like this needs flooding to cool the tool....Problem is, I've hooked up my...

Freeview ch12... anyone been watching it? 2 more installments tonight at 5-00pm So far I found it very interesting...Sadly he has passed on since..

Guys, On my minimill, I replaced the standard bearings taper rollers some years ago.... Recently things havent been so good with the machine so I decided to strip it... I find the bottom bearing has parted..That is the inner race has come away from the cage and rollers... I have two...

Well you can hardly call it that... My wife, the kids bought me a steam engine kit for my birthday recently.. Thought I'd post up a few piccies of how it goes together ( rather than a build... tis a bit toyish...) Boiler and bands..The bands were rolled on my 'new rollers'.... ;D...

Two new additions acquired this last week or so, the slip rolls came today...

Is there a general rule of thumb for amount of water in a boiler? My kids bought me a steam engine kit for my birthday recently and the boiler is made from brass ( here's a link to the kit and dont laugh!.. http://www.forest-classics.co.uk/Basic%20Boiler%20Kit.htm) Now in the instructions itt...

Thought I'd share with you all my mods to my mini mill.. I'm adding some scales to make machining a little easier... Here's my mill which I'm sure many will have seen before..

A number 8 jet has a hole smaller than a number 80 drill I'm told,so who knows how the small holes are machined into a gas jet?

to the ME show at Harrogate on Friday..... :big: I'm getting all excited like a kid in a sweet shop...and meeting new people ;) Just wish I had more money to spend :'( See you there people...... :)

Does anyone in the collective know what the thread form is on a gas canister? I want to make my own gas tank and fill it from the generic gas canisters that are available from DIY/Plumbing suppliers, so I need to make an adapter to screw onto the gas canister........

Not really model making but.... Selling a universal wiring kit with 13 pin socket prewired for lights and caravan electrics. Comprises 13 pin socket prewired with cable for lights and cable for charging/power, split charge relay and 7 way bypass relay for lights, Scotchlocks ties etc...

Guys I dont wanna sound as though I'm needing a shoulder to cry on or anything...but.. As if I dont have enough on my plate with bad health to contend with ( I have Rheumatoid Arthritis- badly...) My son was involved in an accident back in November 2009 which ended up with his car being...

I orignally posted about this here...http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=7735.msg90833; I feel it worthy of a mention in here. If it contravenes forum rules etc, feel free to moderate as appropriate...