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I have been a lurker here for some time. I have a Optima BF20 mill and a new hare and forbes 336D lathe. When asked by my friends what i do i do with the machines, i too have to say lots of chips on the floor. I worked for 40 years for australias only telecom company (Post Office, PMG...

I have started to open the boxes of the new lathe. The cabinets (one on each end) are made from at least 6mm steel and very heavy, I have a friend coming over tomorrow to help assemble all the stuff. I also have to assemble the engine crane. I think I will just mount the cabinets straight on...

Thanks for all the replys. I think I will invest in some adjustable pads after I see what is on the bottom of the stand. Lathe is coming tomorrow !! Woo Hoo!!. I have missed having a Lathe as I sold my old one a few months ago. I also purchased an engine crane so I can move the thing by myself...

Thanks Tony. Red Fox are out of stock for the smaller sizes TW

I am just about to take delivery of a new Lathe. It is a Hare and Forbes 336D. Comes with DRO, QCTP, lead screw covers . Collant Pump, Light. I also comes with a stand and brake pedal. I had my last lathe bolted to my concrete floor. My question is, should I bolt it down to the floof or just...

I also find Acetone will disolve CA

I clean my fingers with nitro when I have been using CA

Go to the hobby shops on line that sell model aircraft stuff. You can get some very small digital tachos there. some need a contrasting stripe on the flywheel. https://www.towerhobbies.com/product/micro-digital-tachometer/HAN156.html

during my motor cycle racing days when i was young and stupid, I used Dykes rings. See attached diagram. (a am poor artist). They were a fairly low pressure on the bore, but the combustion pressure caused a much higher pressure on the back of the ring. This gave a lowering of the ring friction...

Has anyone tried to make "Dykes" rings?

A$299 + postage

This one looks OK. What does everyone think for a beginner?

Thanks for all of your advice guys. I think I will look for a small ready made crucible. I have spent enough on this crazy hobby, a bit more wont hurt! Regards

Well I just looked a few posts down and most of my questions were answered. I will spend a bit of time going through this thread

I would like to have a go at casting a small IC crankcase. I don't want to invest in a big furnace. How can I melt a small amount of aluminium at home. Any suggestions. I have a small brazing torch that has oxygen and propane. Thanks