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    Turning thin material question

    Hi everybody. I have a question for you that may be simple but gives me (as a beginner) some problems. I am currently working on a 3/4 inch flywheel for a small steam engine. After turning it on my 7x14 inch lathe I took it out of the chuck to drill an off centre hole. Now I want to make some...
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    IC engine cylinder

    Hi I have a question. I would like to make a small diesel engine. I have the plans of the ML Midge engine. Most IC engines have cast iron cylinders and pistons. Cast iron is difficult to find and buy. Could the cylinder be made of a different material? I believe cast iron is used because it...
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