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Jeff, Thanks for the links to Childs & Co mill. I am in the process of restoration as best as I can. When I am done I will post some photos here and on the other site you mentioned. It will take some time as my time in the shop gets interrupted by other things in life. Like honey do...

It seems I spend my time fixing old tools instead of building engines ( I have started two). A neighbor brought me an old mill and I am trying to clean it up and repair as needed. It is a U.S. made in Conyers Georgia by Childs & Co. It is a bit rusty and dirty but every thing does work. I...

There are several epoxy sealers used to cover and protect electronic circuits that are impervious once they are cured. I used to work for a electronic manufacturer and we had samples of some of these. I still have some. What are the dimentions of your part? Perhaps I could make a part for...

I have not yet tried to cast brass or bronse but I have used aluminum swarf. Here is how I do it. Cut the top off a soda can and pack it tight with swarf. This limits the air in the swarf. Melt some solid aluminum - very hot. Then submerge the soda can in the melt and hold it under with a...

Here is the update. As I am a believer in "form follows function" there is a lot of polishing to be done. I wanted to be sure I was happy with the function before working on the shine of the form. There are a few things I would do different if I was to do it over but I want to do some engines...

It amazing how time flies whether you are having fun or not. Two years ago I bought a Atlas 10x36 and restored it as best as I could. I have done some things but always had a hard time getting a good finish. It seems the compound had been broken and repaired but was not true flat. I bid on...

My weed eater came with a all metal blade for heavy cutting. It was like a skill saw blade with only four large teeth. You might try an old saw blade. Just don't try to cut down a tree. :) Dennis

I just acquired a Clausing mill and have not learned to use it yet but I thought you might like a photo of the locks. the one on the left is form the column. The one on the right has a pivot pin and is a table lock. They are threaded 3/8 x 16. Hope this helps.

Since budget is a big factor you might consider building your own tools. The Gingery book series of building your own machine shop might be a good option. I started that way but found an old Atlas lathe for $350. I am now building my variation of a Gingery mill. It has been slow going but a...

What happens if you fail the TEST?:mad:

I think the "magic smoke" principal is in reference to the electronics tools. Electronics works on "magic" until you let the "smoke" out. Great looking shop! Dennis

Here is a link to 2500 pages of free energy projects. (free-energy-info.co.uk) You can download the e-book free. There are mechanical, and electronic devices. I am working on some now and hope to post a small one soon. I am retired electronics tech and am willing to help if I can. Dennis

Hi, maybe I can help. Most winches are controlled with solinoids like those on a auto starter. There are special ones that are like a single pole double throw relay and this takes two to be able to change direction. I have seen home made controller using four automotive solinoids. I could...

I recently acquired a Atlas 10/36 and am working on restoring it. I used a Scotch Brite and a lot of elbow grease and It cleaned up very well. I then repainted and reassembled. The cross feed brass nut was very worn so there was way too much play.. I have made a few chips and a MT3 dead center...

I have an Atlas 10" and may book shows that as an oil hole that should be used every time you use the lathe. My book is a 1937 original and says to use 10 W motor oil. I am still cleaning and working on my old 10 D. I have made a few chips just to see if it works but have not gotten everything...

I found this old Atlas on Craig's List. I have been watching for months and finally found something that was close and reasonable. It looked workable and sounded quiet. So I decided to take a chance and bought it $350. After a week of cleaning with mostly "elbow grease and Scotch Brite then a...

IF it is only drawing 9 amps and only 15 feet a #12AWG three wire with ground would do. #12AWG is good for a 20 amp circuit. Some new 220 outlets are four wire. Red and black are hot, white is neutral and green or bare copper ground. If you have an older three wire outlet just connect white and...

Hi All, I am new at this so bear with me. I been looking for a better lathe and I found one on Craig's List tonight. I have been looking for months and nothing in my price range. This one is a Smithy Granite 1340 for $1800. It is a combination Lathe/mill. The pictures look like it has been used...

Hi my name is Dennis and I live in the mountains east of Boise. I have been looking around HMEM for a few months and learning a lot. I found this site while looking at some Stirling Engine information. That is my main intrest right now. However I have to work on some tools first. I have built a...