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Mine (and my Granddaughter's) was a Jensen #76 Oscillating Steam Plant: [sorry, not able to dig out the one we assembled at present]...

Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me! No formal training in metal (I was only assigned Joinery & Pattern Making at my...

Don’t tell anyone, but I just make stuff, not engines, so while some features are critical, many are not.

I guess I was pushing the envelope a little to make a point, but in theory I should be able to create a 40 tpi male & female thread and...

for those using water-soluble oil based coolant: it will often get foul smelling, especially in hot weather. Instead of paying $35 to...

Do I buy rather than make? Yes, sometimes; if what I need is beyond the capabilities of my equipment (and/or abilities: could I make a...

Save Time & Scraped Stock: When making a part to mount on one of my machines, I will frequently make a paper template just as a sanity...

You mean like this (Grandson's Egypt Project): This was one of the few times my wife thought having tools was a good thing...

It looks identical to the 1” x 30” belt sanders that @Scott_M and I referred to, but the label (that they never removed) says...

Found something else 2nd hand... going to have a look later. Let you know...

Hot air gun (one with more than just hot & hotter settings); work well on stubborn labels, too. No open flames.

If all else is OK and the parts are available from the manufacturer it could still be a good deal (particularly if you can knock a few...

The stick-out and significantly higher mass of a conventional 3- (or 4-) jaw chuck is a concern. Have you tried reaching out to Sherline...

Agree with the professional test, but afterwards ask if you need a pair true hearing aids or just a “booster;” Apple’s latest AirPods...

Take a couple of disks with you and try it out: if you’re happy with it that’s all that matters. Check that the belt tracks (and the...