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I would like to be able to do some welding of mild steel. Sizes of parts in the quarter scale size. Is it possible to learn to weld and produce clean, neat welds with a flux wire welder under $500? If so are there any machines that stand out, or you might recommend?

My years of milling machine experience have taught me that a mill spindle needs reverse, something the RF-30 does not have. I use reverse for power tapping and running left hand tools. Left hand drills are great for removing broken screws. They often grab and back the screw right out. So I...

This what the RF-30 looked like when I got it into the shop. It had been stored in an unheated and un-insulated shed here in CT for several years. It was complete except for the top cover. All of the handles had been removed when it was moved into the shed and were in a box. The spindle would...

While cleaning up the recently purchased used RF-30 I discovered an R-8 collet would not go in past the pin. I got a telescoping gage up into the bore above the drive pin and the bore checked at 0.950". The collet tolerance is 0.9490" to 0.9495". So I concluded that the drive pin stuck out too...

I photographed these engines at a local business show. They are in a 6' scale model boat built buy a man here in Manchester, CT. The builder of the boat is not the man who made the engines. The boat builder told me that the engine maker was having problems with the camshafts. Have you ever seen...

The bench that my old South Bend came on was never solid enough no matter how much bracing I put on it. Recently I bought a used RF-30 and I needed a spot for it in the shop. When I got the mill a new bench for the lathe was well under way. I wanted the 2 machines next to each other so I decided...

I'm new here and have some photos of some work I have recently dome on my lathe. Can someone please explain how to post photos?:wall:

I posted previously about getting a used RF-30 mill/drill. In finding a good spot for it I decided to move my 9" South Bend since I was building a new bench for it anyway. While moving the lathe I am also installing the cheapo digital readout for the longitudinal axis that I have had for months...

I bought an older Wholesale Tool RF 30 today. It is rough and needs a good cleaning, paint and setup, but it is mechanically sound. Now I have milling capabilities again. Several years ago I had to sell my Bridgeport clone because it was not being used and I needed the space. Unfortunately the...

I am in the beginning stages of building my first ic engine. My choice is the Webster. I would like to build he Chuck Fellows carburetor or one as modified by Brian Rupnow. Has anyone built this carb? What are your thoughts?

I think this is where an introduction belongs. If not please forgive my ignorance and kindly direct me to the proper place. I have served 2 apprenticeships and worked as a toolmaker/machinist since 1965. I still work part time as the inspection manager for a small cnc machine shop where I also...

I am new to this group. After many years I have finally decided it is time to build a working model engine. My choice for my first project is the Webster. I cannot find a source for bulk spark plug wire and I need a recommended size. Also does it have to be shielded? Thanks for any help.