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I am looking for any info I can get on the TipLap Cutter Grinder made by "Boremasters" of the UK. Pic attached. Thanx -- "Billy G"

When this Surface Grinder came up on CL I almost fainted. It is a TML made in New Britain Ct. They made the first production Surface Grinder. Harig bought the TML works. The rest is history. This came at a price, doesn't everything LOL. It was the best $250 I ever spent. I had to wait a week to...

Built this steady rest for my 9 inch lathe. It is to hold the large crankshaft journals while cutting the rest of the crank. It will hold up to 4 inch dia. "Billy G"

As some of you are following I am building a 1/6 scale P&W R1830. I need a used Garrett TO43/23 or 409179/23,24, or 25 Impeller. This if for the engines Supercharger. I am having no luck finding one in my area other than new ($250+) ouch. I will go this route if I have to as I am too far into...

I have finally begun this project. I have the rear gearbox bores (17 of them) completed and the geared oil pump almost complete. About 110 hrs so far. "Billy G"

66 Total. All 2 and 3 flute. Mostly 3 Flute. 1/4 inch and 3/16 inch shanks. All are sharp. None have been used at this point. The ones you see in the tubes are 3/16 shank. Smallest is 1/32 dia. largest is 1/4 Dia. Even a few small Bull Nose cutters. All are HSS. What you see is what you get...

This is a Starrett #436 9-10 inch mike. As you can see it is in excellent condition. I am clearing some tools I have not used in a while or have more than one of. I would like to get $50.00 for this one but again PM me if you have a counter offer. Shipping is included if in continental USA...

I have one of these I do not need. It is used but not abused. I would like to get $40.00 for it. PM me if you would like to make an offer. "Bill Gruby"

OK, this book was givin to me by a friend who could not make heads or tails of it. It is put out Square 1 Author David Benson. Can anyone tell me if this is a good book to start with or is there something simpler out there. I am totally in the dark on this subject. "Bill Gruby"

I found this at the side of the road in a bunch of stuff left after a tag sale last Fall. It is an American Watch and Tool Company Jewelers Lathe. Serial #2538. Made in Waltham, Ma. I am calling it Rare because of the Collet Closer. Anybody know any more about it. It will be a struggle to find...

Is there a source for Stuart Parts in the US. A friend wants to build a "Bill Harris" Steam Roller and it calls for Stuart #10 Cylinders. All help appreciated. "Bill Gruby" ;D

I posted elsewhere that I was looking for this engine. I found it and have the prints plus an included CD with many pictures of different operation. I hope to faithfully reproduce this engine here. So far the bearing end caps are done -- each holding 2 R4 sealed bearings. -- I did not have the...

If this is in the wrong place I apologize. This question is mainly for the Aussies, but will accept any help. I have been in touch with Bob Roach in Australia on two occasions. I get most of the info I need to purchase the P&W R-1830 prints from him then before I can figure out how to get the...

I ran across an IC 1 cyl. engine a while back made from a 1" Brass Plumbing Tee and don't seem to be able to pull it up on the net again. I have a young lad here that would like to build it. Would one of you gents possibly be able to steer me in the right direction to find it. Thanx --- Bill Gruby"

My name is Bill Gruby. I stumbled onto this site a few days ago. From what I have seen so far this is a great place to be. I am a retired machinist with 40 + years experience in the trade. My current project in progress (2 years now) is a Lee Hodgeson 18 cylinder radial engine. I guess that's...