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  1. TheHomeMechanic

    My first build, a simple nitro engine.

    Hello everyone, recently i got my lathe working and i decided to work on a small nitro engine project. This is the first i ever make, so let's hope it works out :) I had 2 pieces of stock of 42mm and a few of 28mm. I reduced the diameter to 40mm for the cylinder OD. Then i made a sleeve to...
  2. TheHomeMechanic

    Lathe (another discussion)

    Hello, so since i have a mill i need to buy a lathe too (for pistons, piston rings, etc) I have looked through so many discussions online but i'd like some opinions from a model builders perspective. What are the tolerance are we looking at for model engine building? (4T, 2T, Nitro). And can...
  3. TheHomeMechanic

    Just bought a Mill :)

    Hello everyone, my name is Brent and i'm new to this forum. I have been into metal working for a long time, i went a year to school for it years ago. I just bought a Optimum BF 20L for a really good deal, fully complete (that is the bottom and mill). But now i'm looking at all kinds of mills...
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