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clockworkcheval's advice is excellent. Definitely check the bearings and make sure the colletholding system parts are clean. Don't forget to check the motor bearings and make sure the motor pulley is concentric and balanced: It's surprising what vibration can come from a poorly-made and...

More photos, including of the whole machine, might help us troubleshoot the vibration problem at least. On the runout issue, I personally can't say any more than to ask you if you have used it enough to see if you can successfully use it do do the work you want to do. If you can use it for your...

I agree with Steve Hucks. Since there are four in each size it might be they were set up to level or space some kind of jig for a specific job. I also see how the pointed ones could be for transfer marking. I could also see the rounded ones being used as part of some kind of measuring-tool...

Steamchick, I may be missing something in your description of your headroom and drawbar issue: My apologies if I am. If you used a collet chuck and collet arrangement as "standard," could you use a drill chuck with a straight arbor to be retained in the collet? I think that would only need...

Building on what ajoeiam said above: I've owned several compressors over my life and have gone full circle on how I take care of them. I had a 2 HP, 20-gal portable that I used when I started working on cars and I used it in a portable way. Taking it out for a work session and draining it to...

Beautiful. It is nice that you can get noise and smoke when you "fire" it. Congratulations on making it without published plans. You definitely earned the title "Model Engineer" with this project. --ShopShoe

ajoeiam, Panel Cutters are so simple you don't really need a drawing to make one. You can find more information on this Norm Abrams video: That segment starts about 37:55.

awake, Congratulations on a heck of a deal on the table saw and double congrats on your remilling of the slots. I think Grizzly can help you out with whatever you need to end up with a miter gauge. And.... from one part-time woodworker to another: Don't forget to make a panel cutter. --ShopShoe

I agree with what Richard Carlstedt says above. I also have a vise purchased from Enco when they were in business that I disassembled and "tuned" as suggested several years ago on this forum: Sorry, I don't know who posted about it or when. Possibly it was Chuck Fellows "back in the day." For...

That is beautiful. It is attractive just sitting there, but it runs very well, especially at low speed (which is what I like). The blue paint is very nice. An unexpected color for a model of an older engine, but on this one it just looks right. Thank You for posting. --ShopShoe

That's really nice. The engine with it's visible working parts is quite attractive and looks quite industrial. I can add my name to the list of others who like your projects. I think the use of pieces from the biscuit tin is wonderful. I am glad to see another project posted from you and I...

If you haven't seen this link before, you can probably find information at: http://vintagemachinery.org -- Usually a "plug it in and it starts right up without the switch" indicates the switch is bad and someone did not want to take the trouble to find a replacement switch. Since it looks...

This post is a possible deviation of the thread: Excuse me if I'm getting too far off with this..... Brian, I admire your skills and follow your builds. I would not want to misunderstand what is going on or put thoughts in your head or words in your mouth. I think Brian works through a...

It might help isolate the noise source if you used a mechanic's stethoscope, like this one: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7769060?impressionRank=2 Or a substitute could be a length of plastic tubing held to one ear while the other end is pointed at places that could be noise sources. You...

I agree with the advice above about making a cover. For more information that addresses your concerns, go to YouTube and search for videos from Starrett and Suburban Tool. To cut to the chase, Suburban demonstrates cleaning a plate with household ammonia.

JasonB, I was referring to the "action" of the governor taking the engine into and out of the hit mode or miss mode rather than the speed of the engine or the continuity of the firing or coasting in general. Brian, I am with you on your investigation into the speed of the engine combined...

I don't know if your hose is short enough, but I have used a broom handle. I also have one of those cleaning gizmos that combines garden hose water with compressed air and detergent that is way short of a real power washer, but better than the garden hose nozzle spray. I also have a garden...

Brian, I like the way it runs now. I agree with Steamchick that it demonstrates the hit-and-miss action very well. My inquiring mind wonders if one of your many mechanisms would provide a load that would show it even more. Thank You for Posting. --ShopShoe

That looks like it in very good shape and very clean. Congratulations on a great acquisition for your shop. --ShopShoe

That's a very nice attachment you have made. Thank You for posting a very good video of the build for us all to enjoy. --ShopShoe