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Hello everyone, I want to build a Gerry's Beam. I know that I'm late to the party with this, but I like the design. Are there any imperial dimensioned drawings for the frames? I need point to point drawings so I can program my Prototrak Mill to cut them out. I have been searching for a while...

This is the vertical air cooled version. The castings came from Little Locos. The kit and plans are excellent! It has been a 3 year project. I still have to tidy up the wiring and do some more fine tuning - but it works! Enjoy!

The Cabin Fever Show will be January 13th and 14th - hope to see some of you there. I just finished some new plugs for my engines. The biggest ones are M10 x 1.25, and the smallest is 10-32. I used a lot of magnifiers! Scott

Hi everyone, Here is my air hit and miss. I usually build I.C. engines, but I have trouble keeping them all running at the same time at the shows. This will run all day with minimal adjustments, and it makes the right sounds and movements! It was designed by Chuck Fellows, and the plans were...

I have finally completed my latest engine project. This is a Jan Ridders "Debbie" 2 stroke (Excellent plans, by the way!) I learned a lot about metric conversions and tank soldering. This was an interesting build. It took me almost 3 years to complete this (things have been very busy at work...

Hi everyone, I have been working on a 1/4 scale oiler for my Gade engine. This parts are very small and "fiddly" It has been quite a challenge, but it came out really well. Here are some pictures. cheepo45

http://youtu.be/xOfD3YXGyDI Here is the first video of my Gade engine running. It took a little fiddling and adjustment, but now it runs great. I'm looking forward to showing it off at Cabin Fever expo in April. cheepo45

Here is a video of my completed engines running. The larger one is an Upshur Farm Engine that I built about 16 years ago. I have worn out 3 sets of rings and 2 cylinders in that time! It still runs great. I run it on a mixture of lantern fuel and 2 stroke oil. The base contains a 9 volt R/C car...

I just finished my Elmer's #30 Opposed engine. It came out really well. Now I have something new for the Cabin Fever Expo show! Here are some pictures and a link to the video. http://youtu.be/HcpZ6SFzsbQ cheepo45

Hi everyone, I ordered new belts for my 8 x 29 table size Mill-Drill, using the sizes marked on the belts (B34 and B41). The new belts marked with the same numbers are too long and can't be tightened. The new ones are goodyear belts. Does anyone have any information on the proper sizes...

Hi Everyone, I got bogged down on a couple of my long term builds and installing an Ebay 3 axis D.R.O. on my Mill-Drill. I decided to build an Elmer's opposed engine so I would have something complete for the Cabin Fever show. Here are some pictures of my progress so far...

Anybody going to the Thresherman's Reunion next week? I will be there on Saturday, weather permitting. If there is room, I will set up my display in the model building. It's always a great show. cheepo45

Hi Everyone, I am ready to buy a D.R.O. for my Mill-Drill. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations. Has anyone tried the E-Bay chinese d.r.o.'s? I would like to do this as cheaply as possible. Thanks, cheepo45

Hi everyone, I have a Grizzly 9x20 lathe that I would like to sell. I bought it new several years ago. I recently got a great deal on a South Bend Heavy 10, so I don't need it anymore. The lathe has been used lightly and has been well maintained. I have all the paperwork and all the...

Hi everyone, I just started machining my 1/4 scale Gade hit and miss engine From the casting set from Martin Model and Pattern. The castings look really nice-great detail. Here are some pictures of the flywheel machining. 1 -Drilling and reaming the crankshaft hole to 5/16". 2 -Facing the...

Hi Everyone, I just got a Kindle electronic reader, and I have found some great old machining and steam and gas engine books on google books (all Free!) Does anyone have any suggestions for more books? Here are some of the books I have downloaded: Modern Toolmaking Methods by Franklin Day...

Hi Everyone, I am working on a 1/4 scale Gade motor. It calls for a #2 drip oiler. Does anyone know of any plans for this oiler? How about a cheap source for glass or acrylic tubing for small oilers? Thanks, cheepo45

After talking with Tin Falcon at the Rough and Tumble museum this spring, I decided to take a break from my Farm Boy build and build a steam engine. Here are some pics. It runs great!

Anyone going to the spring steamup on May 13th and 14th? I can bring my engine if there is going to be anyone in the model building. Cheepo45

Hi Everyone, I thought I would share some pictures of my Upshur vertical engine. I purchased the kit at the first Cabin Fever Expo from Mr. Upshur. At the time he was selling these as kits. I believe this was the first kit. As you can see, It has been on hiatus for quite a while as I raised...