Hi Dennis ,welcome. I to am a "Fairly new machinist" although I have been doing this for over 40 years.I say this because I learn something new almost every time I come to this forum.
Bill L.
I use one of these Chuck--
http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-three-burners-91899.html
for the big jobs I get out the Oxy/Acetylene and rose bud.
Bill L.
P.S. Good to see you use that pipe.
Great boat and engines Frazer.Do you know where I can buy plans for the Bowman Miss America hull and steam plant?I have always wanted to build one.I can't afford an original.Thanks,Bill L.
I have an old craftsman wood lathe that I have sit up to file,sand and polish shafts and tubes.I made a steady rest for it so I could polish out the rust on a old drill press column .I dont like to do this kind of stuff on my metal lathe.I only gave 10 bucks for it so if it takes a dump it's no...