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That's an impressive build. Congratulations! Are you able to share where you got the plans, or your modified, ones?

This. He's a gent too. I met him and he gave me a foundry tour. Link for anyone interested: Definitely drop him an email. He was in model engineer a few months back too. [email protected] I hope he can sort you out.

This wasnt today, but I've finally made the video about it... I bought (probably too many) workshop machines, for the workshop I'm building... Also, I'd love your opinions on the machines I got too. Im in the process of cleaning them up. So expect questions and more videos about them soon. Del

Hey Brian, what make is this? It looks like a decent one. Are there not loads of internal mics on Ebay in your area? Here in UK/Ireland there are loads of 2nd hand ones for <30£. You may even find a seller who is willing to ship to you from the UK. Re your requirements, what sort of dimensions...

Hey Gents, Very interesting thread. I am a hobby model engineer. Ive never worked in formal mechanical engineering or toolmaking. Anyway, im fascinated by vintage tools, and for the last 4 years have been collecting Moore and Wright tools from 1940s - 1990s. I think i have about 250 items...

Hi Martin, Sorry to hear about this news. This must be a distressing time for you, and I wish you and your wife the best through this time. I guess there are a couple of ways of looking at the workshop. - A place to escape when you need some time to yourself. As Gary and others have...

That is a lovely looking and running engine! Great work. Is it to your own design, or do you have plans / castings kit? Do you have any details of the build? Pics/videos etc. I'd love to get a hold of some plans if you have some available, or point to a vendor. Well done again! Beautiful...

Hello Everyone, So I'm not a caster. I've played about in the garden with some greensand and a propane torch, but nothing very serious. I did however go visit Cringle Engineering and recorded some video of the castings Luke does up there. I was very impressed. Anyway, I made a little video...

Welcome, Whats your plans for builds? Have any projects in mind? Loads of skills and help available here.

I like this. Nice work. What are you using to down-gear? It looks like you have a gear unit to the back of the ferris wheel? Engine is running beautifully too. :)

Hey OP Thanks for posting this. Very relevant and very informative, and it's started a great discussion too. Very glad you caught this when you did. Where is your workshop? In your house/garage, or in an outbuilding? Wishing you all the best in your repairs and rewiring. Del

Ive been following this thread for a little while and actually managed to pick up a copy of this book you guys recommended. It was only £5. I'll let you know how i get on... Il be starting with something easy!

Mr Tony Bird, I have been meaning to make various gauge glasses for a few of my locos / projects I am working on, and had been putting them off for a while. Finding decent and accurate drawings or details was quite tricky. I had dome some drawings myself, but not taken the plunge to actually...

Just my 2c. I am one of the younger members of our steam club, in my late 30s. I got into steam at a very young age thanks to my dad. He got me a mamod traction engine / steam roller for like my 6th birthday. He also taught us (me and my siblings) how to use electric drills and saws, and hand...

This is proving to be an awesome build, using some enviable skills! Great work!!

Hey Henry, I am not sure if you are any further along with your kit decision. The Victoria is a beautiful engine. I had the privilege of living about 20 miles from the Stuart foundry upto about a year ago. Went up and viewed a bunch of their kits, and got some advice of the people there. They...

One other thing which has not been mentioned here is the use of a thread gauge, and a micrometer. I have several and find them invaluable when looking at an existing thread. If you're doing models, then make sure you get the thread gauge which caters for the sizes you will be using. If you...

Hi all, Just my very limited 2c on the subject. I'm also very new to model engineering. I had nothing 3 years ago, so all my purchases are recent, and on a budget. You say you have a miniature steam engine to build. Do you want the bolts to look to scale? Do you have any other projects in mind...

My channel is Best Lathe Plans. (https://www.youtube.com/bestlatheplans) I've not posted a video for a good few months, but have about 12 videos ready to edit for upload. I've just followed you on YouTube too.

This is an awesome writeup. I think I'll be ordering one of these kits for myself and do a build video for my YouTube channel too. Great instructions! I'm loving following your progress. Thanks for posting! :)