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I just purchased a large hobby lathe. It’s an Axelson-Clearing Model 2516, manufactured in 1960, with a 40-horsepower drive motor, about 18 feet between centers, weighing roughly 25,000 pounds (weight estimated by the crane operator). I intend to power the machine with (qty 2) 40 horsepower...

I have a small collection of steel, aluminum, and stainless that I use for various projects, and I needed a better method of storage. Thus here are some photos of my new steel rack during construction. The box tube is 3” x 5 “ 3/8”, and the beams are 3” S-type. The...

Here’s various pictures of my shop. Note: it’s a work in progress. I’m still getting things situated and put away. The garage is 40-ft x 60-ft with 16-ft ceilings. The slab is 8 inches thick, 4000 psi mix. I have 400 amp electrical service running to the garage, with the house...

I recently picked up a WWII vintage Milwaukee 2h vertical mill. The problem is I have zero tooling for this mill. I know the spindle is a 50-taper. Does my machine take an MNTB, like the one linked below? http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=446&PARTPG=INLMK32 Is Enco the best place...

I need to drill 12 holes, each sized 3/4" diameter, and each 6” deep. I'm drilling into some well cured 4000 psi concrete. I have a 1/3 horsepower hammer drill, and a quality 3/4" masonary bit. Am I asking for trouble? I.E. should I go ahead and rent an industrial rotatory hammer drill? And...

I am a new board member, looking to design and build my first engine (hit-and-miss) and I have a few questions. What compression ratio do you guys typically incorporate within your designs? I understand that back in the day of 60 octane gasoline, engines were made with 5:1 compression. But with...

Hello. I have been viewing this site for several weeks now (and also viewing you-tube videos of miniature working engines – I LOVE it!). I decided to create an account. I am a Mechanical Engineer, licensed in the State of Washington. My background is in thermodynamic fluid systems and machine...