gbritnell

There are 3 methods for patterns and casting. One is a split pattern. Another is a loose pattern and the third is using a follow board...

Several years back I built the Benson vertical steam engine. I have my CAD drawings which I reduced by 1/2 but for the life of me I...

I didn't take a lot of pictures or videos of the show but put together what I had.

Well said Rich! If model engineering is of prime importance to a person then he or she could consider it a vacation. We have to take...

I think our hobby, model engineering, . was somewhat born from a time when craftsmanship was still commonplace. Let's start out with...

I find that no matter what type of torch you use start heating away from the area that needs to be soldered. That way the Flux isn't...

Brian, my goodness. How many I.C. engines have you built, at least a dozen or so? All the elements are the same, valve seal...

Take a piece of round aluminum a little larger than the OD of the gear and half as long as the jaws on your chuck. Put the stock in the...

This thread is just a conversation about the current situation of model engineering shows. There is no attempt to belittle anyone for...

Anything you do will cost money. It all depends where you want to spend it. Going to the amusement park like Cedar Point in Sandusky...

I would like to applaud the whole Indiana group for a job well done. I can only imagine the planning and logistics that went into...

I was on Youtube last night and I see there are several new videos posted on the show.

Brian, you posted a response while I was writing so read my response and measure things. Assembling the cap and rotor and 'hoping for...

The dimensions inside the distributor cap are critical! Meaning rotor height, electrode length, rotor square to mounting shaft. It...

Jumping into the 3D printing world was a total learning curve for me. I am proficient with Solidworks so creating the models wasn't a...