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I am far enough along with the Gardner to start the build log. I have a lot done but there is still a long way to go before it is a running engine. I have used a bit of licence with some parts as I only have the lathe to work with. I have the option of using one or two flywheels. I will make the...

I just finished the drip feed oiler for my Gardner. Just a bit of spit and polish to finish it. I like the result and the cost was minimal. The bowl is made from an acrylic test tube and the sight glass from 5mm bore acrylic tube. The test tubes and the straight tube are available in various...

Does anyone in UK or EU know where I can get a couple of embossed plates made for my Gardner. Either aluminium or brass. I thought of 3D printed which I can get done locally but I dont think they will be durable or how well they will stick to the aluminium sides of the base. All Ideas...

Been doing a few hours on the bandsaw today and couldn't resist putting a few parts together to give me some confidence for the long journey ahead.

I've finally got most of the material together to build the 1/4 scale Gardner 3F. Inspired by JasonB's fabrications I decided to go down that route. I only have a Warco 240 lathe albeit with a bigger motor and VFD. So how was I going to put the drip edge on the base plate which measures 300mm x...

I have been working on trying to make a false magneto for hit and miss engines. About 1/4 scale(depending on engine.) The case is designed to hold the coil, the electronics, a suitable capacitor, and the battery either 1.5V AA or 3.5V 14250. I have the first set of cases printed and...

I have been looking at a refined surface carb for small engines. It is specifically for my 1/3 Benz but would be suitable for any engine. I have tried to add a degree of control which is not easily done with the ''Jan Ridders'' version. The main problem is that there is limited control by...

I just saw this and just had to show it on here. Fantastic work and the engine runs just beautifully.

Draftsight decided a few months ago to not only to stop the free version but also disable any existing free versions at the end of 2019. I think they kept the decision out of the limelight until they had time to put a killer in an update. When it's purely paid for it will not make sense to...

I am looking for any 1/2 scale Gardner O castings as made by Alyn foundry. Can be unfinished project or single casting. I may even take something damaged if repairable. Thanks TonyM

Hi All Twenty or so years ago I found a Gardner 3F in a blacksmiths shop in Notting Hill of all places. I restored it and showed it at the usual meets including the Great Dorset steam fair for a couple of years. I would love to build a scale model as my next project but can't find enough...

North Bohemia, where I live in the Czech Republic, is famous for its glass works. I came across this guy who makes engines from glass. Unfortunately his website is only in Czech but google translate does a good job. http://www.sklozam.cz/sklenene-modely/ Various engines are in the glass models...

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So I decide that a small mill of some sort is in order. The only choice I have is either an attachment to the Warco 240 or a small stand alone. I would be grateful for any insight into the pros and cons to help me make a decision.

Hi Everyone. I just joined recently. So a bit of background first. I am retired engineer living in the Czech Republic. A few years ago I decided to scratch build a steam launch based loosely on pic 1. It ended up looking like Pic 2, shown during early trials. The engine is a working engine...

Hi everyone. Just a quick hello to introduce myself. I am retired, living in the Czech Republic and currently building a 1/6 semi-scale marine engine based on the Hicks engine.