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Hello everyone, Has anyone ever ordered any tools from Alibaba in China? I've seen some nice end mills etc on their site and wondering if anyone has had any experiences ordering from them. Cheers Wayne

Good evening All, Does anyone know of any good on-line or written resources on gear cutting with a mill and rotary table? Thanks Wayne

My completed Wobble Plate engine. I did the flywheel in steel but I'm not happy with it so I'll do an aluminum flywheel next week. Runs nicely on 10 PSI of air. When I get some time I'll do a video of it running Cheers Wayne

Good Morning Gentlemen, Does anyone have a good source for small taps and dies. My local Snap On dealer can only go down in size to #4 - 40 Thanks Wayne

Hello Everyone, I am looking for any recommendations for a half decent import rotary table. I bought one several years ago from Busy Bee but it has been a constant disappointment. The gears are made of butter and have stripped beyond any kind of repair. I'm looking for at least an 8 inch...

Hello Everyone, I finally got the time to order a quick change tool post for my 9 x 20 lathe. I got the AXA setup from Little Machine shop and ordered a few spare tool holders as well along with a 9/16-18 tap and correct drill. After doing some measuring of the new QCTP setup and checking the...

Hello All, My KBC 9 x 20 quit working today. When I turn it on the motor hums but won't turn. I pulled the top cover off to check the electical connections but everything appears to be tight. I tried turning the motor by hand once power is applied and it rotates very slowly. Could both the start...

I wanted to let everyone know the Athens Steam Fair is coming up. The dates are July 20 to the 22nd There are full size live steam engines running, loads of hit and miss engines, farm machines, antique tractors , trucks and motorcycles. Lots to see I go every year. Location is Athens Ontario...

Hello Everyone I have to enlarge a hole in a hardened gear for a transmission. The hole is for a double lip seal. I am concerned that because the gear is hardened I may have a hard time cutting it. I am using a boring bar using CCMT style inserts Does anyone have any suggestions for me before I...

Hello Everyone, I saw a video on You Tube a while back that really intrigued me. A tea candle powered mini steam engine. I've searched high and low for plans for one but can't find anything so I'm going to build one. Since I have no plans I'll have to free style this one. Since my equipment is...

Hello Everyone, I finally got the motivation to finish the Scotty engine today. Its been an ongoing project for a while but today is quiet and a holiday in Canada. This was a pleasure to build. The toughest part was setting up the timing which required 5 or 6 tries before I got it where it ran...

Hello All, Since I bought this KBC 9 x 20 I've had constant problems with the 7 mm drive belt. I used to go through a belt in a month. I adjusted the motor , shimmed the pulleys and checked everything and still had problems with belts twisting at the idler. After watching the idler and belt at...

Hello Everyone, I finally got some time to build my first engine. After looking at several plans on John-Tom's website I decided on the twin wobbler. Simple enough for a beginner. The finished engine idles nicely on 3 PSI of air and will take up to 50 PSI (thats all I wanted to risk) I chose...

Hello Everyone , My wife and go the the Athens Ontario Farmersville exhibit every year. I took my camera this year!! Photos of a few small engines. I was told these were salesman samples that ran. Cheers Wayne

Hello Everyone, I have just recently bought a used plain back 5 inch Bison 3 jaw chuck with 2 piece reversable jaws and machined a backing plate for my 9 x 20 mini lathe. The backing plate was machined as per instructions from the Little Machine shop and indicates .0002 on all surfaces using a...

Hello Everyone, I generally hate dumb questions like this however I am looking for a beginner engine that will keep my interest. Does anyone have one that was a favorite when they started? Thanks with respect. Wayne

Hello to everyone from Ontario Canada, Been lurking and learning for a few months now. Looking forward to a little more learning when I have the time to check the board. Also looking for a new mill for my shop. I presently have an older Busy Bee knee mill which I have just put new bearings...