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I worked in machine shops over forty years it was always Vactra I continue to use it today on my own machinery. frankie

There are no drawings for the saw I kind of made it up as I went along. Thanks for having a look and a big thank you to Brian Rupnow his drawings are always a joy to use. jfw

So here it is my version of Brian's I. C. Vertical, I tend to move at a glacial pace but I did get it done I had very little difficulty getting it to run but it does not run as well as I would like I have to adjust the throttle and needle valve to find a "sweet" spot. I broke down and bought a...

Thank you Mr. Rupnow given the fact that I have no design skills I could not have done it with out you. krankie frankie

First I would like to thank you one and all for you very generous compliments they are much appreciated. Also I want to explain how that gob of wire got on the cam gear, the shoulder bolt the gear runs on would unscrew, so I reached back forty five years to when I was in the US Air Force, they...

My version of Brian Rupnow's I.C. Hit & Miss Engine, it took awhile but I did get it done, thanks to all who helped along the way! It was a real learning experience. A special thanks to Brian! Krankie Frankie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QinP4Iq5sA4

How do I post a video of an engine and where should it go? krankie frankie

According to the posts that Brian put up it needs to run as a four cycle engine before the governor is put on. I have not gotten to that stage of the game. It starts and goes directly to a gazillon rpm. If I turn the needle valve down then it will stop. I think tomorrow I will do the "V" mod to...

I have finally gotten my version of Brian Rupnow's hit/miss i.c. engine assembled. It starts well enough but immediately goes into a astounding over speed condition which requires that I snatch the wire off the battery before bad things happen. I am using automotive type ignition and have tried...

I have not met Lucas Davenport, however my wife speaks of him sometimes. frankie

I live in a northern suburb of Minneapolis Minnesota, and yes it does get cold here, not as cold as Canada but cold enough for me. frankie

Brian Base is done sides are done fly wheels are done cylinder head is done governor mount will be done tomorrow the little shaft with the 5 holes is done. It would be safe to say that I have done all the easy stuff so next comes the "fiddely bits. frankie

Take a few days off, and I hope you are feeling better soon. Happy holidays to you and all your family. krankie frankie

I forgot to mention that I always enjoyed your stuff so I will be making your ball machine when this engine gets done, which will not be any time soon given the rate that I proceed on these things. So keep on keeping on. frankie

The material for the base an sides showed up so the project is under way again. One of these days I will put the squeeze on my wife to take and post some pictures. My location is in a northern suburb of Minneapolis Minn. frankie

Crankshaft bearing caps are made push rod guide is made, stock is on order for flywheels and side plates. frankie

I did your beam engine a couple of years ago it was fun to build and runs nicely. I always enjoyed your stuff so keep on keeping on. :D

On Home Shop Machinist /Machinist Workshop this would qualify you for a "Tool Gloat." You made a great score. john

This should count for an official tool gloat, or is that on a different form? John