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  1. bb218

    T head engine by Brian

    You need a hole plate that will divide evenly into 65, only 2 options that I see that is 65 hole plate or a 13 hole plate. With the 13 plate in will go into 65 5 times and 90/5 = 18 so with a 13 hole plate every 18 holes will result in 65 divisions. I am not sure how a 39 hole plate could work.
  2. bb218

    T head engine by Brian

    Think of it this way, if you have a 36 hole plate if you go every 40 holes you will end up with 36 divisions. With the 90 table every 90 holes around a 36 hole plate will give 36 divisions. Likewise in the example with the 65 tooth and a 90 turn table with a 65 hole plate every 90 holes would...
  3. bb218

    Let's talk belt grinders

    I to also built a 2 x 72 grinder, I have added a 300 wheel along with the flat platen and a small wheel attachment. What I want to add is a drill sharpening attachment for larger drills but have yet to decide on a design. Don't know how I got along with out it.
  4. bb218

    Some ideas on it's worth.

    Here is USA in would be around $300 , It does has quick change threading which is a plus.
  5. bb218

    Hardinge Chucker for sale

    Really nice condition Hardinge Chucker with threading attachment for sale. 440V 3ph Comes with several tool holders. $3500 you pick-up, can inspect under power in North Vernon, IN
  6. bb218

    Drilling and tapping hardened steel

    :) I agree that you need to know how hard the material is, if you are talking 40 RC or less then it is do able. Anything harder that that will be VERY difficult to tap. Most hard materials I have tried to tap the tap froze in the material and would not back out. Orbiting EDM is the best chance...
  7. bb218

    Inspiration for a 3rpm motor

    Can masher ?
  8. bb218

    stand alone lathe and mill vs combo

    Not sure where you are from but in the US there is a lot of good used machines available. A lot are larger than needed but if you have good access to you work area Full size Bridgeports and 10 to 15" swing lathes are very available. Mike
  9. bb218

    Mary Beam Engine Completed

    :D:D That's funny !
  10. bb218

    My method to zero Z axis to part.

    The way I approach setting the Z axis height is using an old .250 gage block, lower the Z axis until the block will not slide under it then raise the Z .001 at a time until the block will slide under the tool, then I know I am very close to being .250 off the part. Since I am jogging up...
  11. bb218

    German drawings question

    I believe that is 3.5 diameter hole.
  12. bb218

    Thumb Drive

    Just completed my Thumb drive engine, built it using some used gears I had and a one way clutch. I would like to add a generator to power a couple of LED's Wondering if I could put round magnets in the side of the flywheel and maybe a small coil. I am not sure this would work does anyone have...
  13. bb218

    Piston/cylinder-lapped fit--no rings

    Sunnen also make an external hone very similar to the photo Blogwitch shows in his post. The times I used them I use the hone with the honing oil to flood the part. In the shop I worked at we had a roll lapper, it had 2 cast iron rolls running the same direction, 1 was a larger diameter so...
  14. bb218

    Piston/cylinder-lapped fit--no rings

    I am sure with something like a Sunnen hone you can get bore straight and round enough. Precision grind a piston to fit to get good compression. What I doubt is that it would run very long before it would seize up, your clearances would need to be in the .0005 or less range. That tight a fit...
  15. bb218

    DRO upgrade mini mill ?

    I have a used of Sony magna scale readout that came off of a small EDM machine, price $250.00 + shipping if interested. As I remember they were .0001" reslolution, I do not have any paperwork showing how to mount these on any mounting brackets. Mike
  16. bb218

    Gear question

    Emgee, Thank you for the response, I think you are correct in the value being 40 DP Now a question, using a hand caliper it looks like 40 might be the tooth thickness at the pitch line ? Visually they appear to be .040 " thick in the middle of the tooth, is this where the 40 value...
  17. bb218

    Gear question

    I have scrapped an old actuator and got some straight spur gears out of it. I would like to know what I have. The gear measures 42.4 mm OD has a root diameter of 39.73 mm and 65 teeth. May be an inch application which measures 1.669" with a root diameter of 1.564" Have no idea what the...
  18. bb218

    coolant dilemma

    I have a Bijur mist unit, it will allow me just apply a very fine mist with no air to a blast of air. Also has a built in solenoid so I can turn on and of with my controller. Mike:)
  19. bb218

    Drill rod question

    If I did not see an O1 on it or a W1 I would guess it is oil hardening, if it is drill rod and did not harden try to quenching it is water. Mike
  20. bb218

    Materials for steam engines

    10K, I have a Stuart Kit, twin Cylinder un-machined I think it is maybe a 10H ? I would sell it for what I have in it. I think I have around $220 in the kit in interested PM me and I will look for sure what I have. Mike
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