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... just how bad is it? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=98077 I need one and it about the cheapest out there. Thanks Chris

Hello, I received my Harbor Freight Micro Mill (X1) yesterday and started cleaning. I un-screwed the drawbar a bit and gave it a few taps with a jeweler hammer. The chuck popped right out and I put in a collet and drawbar from Little Machine Shop. After I was done unscrewed and tapped it out...

Ok I am making a crankshaft from 3/8" steel. The end of it needs to be turned down to 1/16", the plans say once you get down to 1/8" to support the end with the tail stock. Well how do I do that? The orange marks show the travel I would need back and forth so the tail stock is as far left as...

Hello, I'd like to make a "Huff n' Puff" small engine and now I have the plans and instructions. The one item not explained is the flywheel (probably because this is a simple part?) I understand how to turn it on the lathe and drill the holes, but I can not figure out how I would make the 1/16"...

Can any one tell me if there are plans for this very small engine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqNLOByhAvI I'd like to build one myself. Thanks Chris

Hello, I recently bought a PMR model 3 steam engine and I have a question about painting parts of it. What sort of process and paint are best for these metal parts so that oil won't effect it. And should I bake the parts when done. Thank you Chris