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SpringHollow, Thank You for the additional information. I understand it better now. Steamchick, In most cases what you describe is also my experience. I have all my air piping installed following all the usual things like sloping the lines and putting drains in low spots and regular checking...

SpringHollow, I'm intrigued by your Frazinator. I would like to see a drawing of the complete unit with some dimensions and specs, and/or a picture of it installed where it "lives" in your shop. --ShopShoe

a41capt, You may have a graphing calculator on your computer and don't know it, or apps may be cheaply available. Same goes if you have a smart phone. What kind/size of ball do you need? You can buy them. What do you need it for? Somebody needed a ball handle for a drill press one time and...

melw44, Sorry to hear. Having been where you are multiple times I wish you and your brother peace in the days ahead. --ShopShoe

Brian, I agree, take care and get rested up. I don't know how it is in Barrie, but here in Central USA the doctors are advising that this year is bad for respiratory problems because of the weather. To paraphrase: "Even if you have never thought you had any allergies you may find out this year...

Trivia: I don't know about the gas bags, but running gasoline engines on gaseus alternative fuels was necessary during the WW2 era and quite common. As an aside, Jacques Cousteau was inspired to design the regulator for the acqualung based on a regulator used for running vehicles...

It seems that there is an issue of Chicken or Egg here regarding purchasing a tool and learning to use it. Perhaps an available and affordable machine is a worthwhile investment while continuing to search for the real machine you want. That way, you can explore the compensations-for-limitations...

There was a fuel called "Distillate" that was often used in early tractors, particularly the 2-cylinder John Deeres: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distillate_(motor_fuel) More similiar information is available if you search for John Deere fuel information. -- --ShopShoe

Dubious Humor follows: Ignore if you want. (See Post #50) Johnny Five and his cousin Juan Cinco meet to plan the takeover of this project. (In all seriousness, I am following and admiring this build and I Thank You for posting.) --ShopShoe

I am impressed with this project and your abilities to get it made. There definitely will be lots of things to watch when it is running. Congratulations on accomplishing this and Thank You for posting it for us to see. --ShopShoe

There are several brands of paint sticks available that may work for you. There used to be some sold specifically for remarking the engraved settings on camera lenses, but I don't have that information anymore. I tried googling "paint for remarking camera lenses" and found some discussions on...

Ray, Congratulations on the excellent fit, especially considering the drill press. You have demonstrated that careful attention to detail can work wonders. As a friend of mine used to like to say: "You must have held your mouth just right for that to work out" --ShopShoe

Adddd, Adding to what ChazzC said, there is also the TAIG (Peatol in the UK) lathe: Here in the US, you can order a basic kit to put together a lathe and then add only the accesories you need to complete your order. These folks in the UK may be able to provide more information...

I've just gotta add congratulations to the people who worked on that. It is a fitting memorial and a heck of a nice thing to do. --ShopShoe

I am following along because it is interesting to see a project start with a concept and then move on to design: I am not interested in building a cam grinder at the present time. Quote from Jasonb: "Not sure if draw slides don't have too much play, ground rods with oilite bushes may be better...

Brian, Glad to see you back in the design chair. I will say you look happy that the surgery is over. My Good Wife is a retired Orthopaedic nurse and she would say your progress is very good. Best Wishes for continuing recovery. --ShopShoe

Good Luck, Brian. --ShopShoe

Jumping back to the boat in post number two: Another boat and an older video, but I appreciate what it took to maneuver a small boat powered by one of these: As someone told me as I drove an unsyschronized stick shift transmission many years ago: "I didn't realize so much manipulation was...

I also occasionally have "...a need now and again to weld two bits of metal together." So I seem to have have experience close to yours in this area. I have been welding off and on for decades now, although not so much lately. I can't comment directly on the laser welders, so you can move to...

Steamchick, I seem to think and operate a lot like you do in your shop when I am doing something in mine. In our worlds what matters is what fits, no matter how we get there. As far as rambling goes: Feel free to ramble away. I read your posts. --ShopShoe