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Good Day I found another interesting video on youtube. Its about 20 mins long. Shows them cutting up a 60" log using a steam power log mill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M57eCpaJuX4

Been a while, but while surfing around I found this great video from 1935 of them building No. 6207 Steam engine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx6hmSclbRE

Found this while surfing around. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUFwaCD93l8&feature=bf_prev&list=ULbRAt1RPBIGc This guy makes some nice knifes and swords with cast bronze. John

Would anyone one have a use for these 3/8" 10 2 start anti-backlash leadnuts? These are brand new, never used. I had brought them for another project but decided to go with 1/2" instead. John

I saw this on the highway the other day. This is about the 10 truck I have seem in as many days hauling these. From what I can figure they are about a 12" thick, 4' wide and at least 15' long. No clue what they would be for, I thought they were concrete at first but I could see the cut...

While I was at BusyBee the other day I was looking at this mill. http://www.busybeetools.com/products/MILLING-M%7B47%7DC-MINI-DIGITAL-READOUT-MT3.html I am thinking of starting to save up for one and was wondering if anyone had one or used one? It will be sometime before I can get it so I...

Hi All... I just picked up this 5" x 12" compound slide from Busy Bee and I am wondering what I should clean it with to get rid of all the packing oil/grease? And what should I use to re-oil it when I put it back together? Since I am just learning all this might as well do it right. Its...

I know this isn't model engine building, but this guys dedication to model ship building is, well, WOW!! http://mattdavidky.blogspot.com/2012/01/matchstick-fleet-of-ships-and-aircraft.html A quick blurb from the web site: "79-year-old Phil Warren from the UK spent 62 years to build this...

Was surfin around the web this morning and came across this V8 PAPER engine. For your viewing pleasure: http://www.yeesjob.com/v8engine.htm John Note: I don't know the person from this web site.

I think I might have to start save-in my nickels if I want to go see this. In Germany 2 brothers have built the worlds largest train set. Covers 12,380 SqFt. http://www.miniatur-wunderland.com/exhibit/video/5-minutes-wunderland/ John.

Here is something new. Want to build your own railroad but don't have the time or space? From the web site: "Trainz Simulator includes everything you need to build and operate your own dream railroad. You can build a fun layout in minutes, faithfully recreate a steam railroad from days gone by...

I was looking though another form I am part of and came across a guy who I almost forgot about. Eric Freitas http://www.ericfreitas.com/index.php He designs and then hand builds mechanical & quartz clocks from scratch. His designs are unique and quit different. His last mechanical clock (#7)...

4 piston rods. Would these be good for anyone? Free to a good home (just shipping costs), was thinking of keeping them to use one day, but I know they will just take up space in my small shop for years before I get around to using them, if I ever do. 4 piston rods from a Toyota inline 4...

Hi All I have a possible bronze casting job. Before I say "yes" I can do it, I need to know if I use a mild steel crucible or should I make one out of refractory? My concern with the refractory crucible is it crumbling or breaking if it not made right or dried out right. I did a quick search...

I know this has nothing to do with building engines, but i saw this today and wished I had seen it earlier! Well going to have to make one for NEXT Halloween http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51x_owzUkqE I can see it now. This thing slowly crawling out from behind some bushes covered in fog. John

HI, My name is John and I joined about a week ago. I am 43 and live in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. I have a big 0 in the model building area. I have always loved seeing these smaller engines and hearing them run. The steam engines are my favorite. I am more a wood worker by hobby and most of...

Greetings all. I started this Gingery Lathe about 9 years ago. Moving 3 times has put the project on hold for most of the last 7+ years. About a week ago the place were I had it and the furnace stored closed down and I had to bring it home. I am in the process of stripping it down and cleaning...