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Thanks for the info guys, Looks like I've got a few things to check out. I think probably a little bit of every issue raised is going on here! This is all new to me so its a great way to learn how everything has to work just right. Thanks, Dan

Hello, I've just built my first steam powered engine, a very simple single cylinder oscillating affair from brass. After allowing some bedding in time with compressed air I hooked up to a small boiler and ran it up. I'm a bit surprised as to how much steam escapes past the base and the cylinder...

Thanks, Managed to get a better a look round it a few days later. Its actually a Myford M-type lathe so I think not as popular as a 7. Condition looks reasonable for its age but won't know exactly what state until I get it home next week. Anyone know a good source of info? maybe a manual? Dan

Hi everyone, I've got the chance to pick up what I think is a Faircut Senior lathe quite cheaply, made some time between 30's and 50's. It was being used on and off by an old boy in an engineering company but he passed away a few months ago and so it has lain dormant in a corner until a chance...

Thanks for the welcome everyone, I've got a small drill press so far, its pretty limiting in what I can do but enthusiasm I have in abundance! Dan

Hi everyone, My name is Dan and I figured it was about time I introduced myself. I've been a member for a little while but just skirted around the edges having a browse here and there. I'm English but am currently living in New Zealand as a Peugeot Tech in Auckland. I love it here as there...