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I like the roller. I wonder if there is something you could spread out and roll? Thank You for posting. --ShopShoe

Brian, You're lucky she was in Florida, not overseas. I also have come to understand that some telephone support is provided by inmates in prisons sometimes. I'm enjoying your saga of this project. Thank You for the updates. --ShopShoe

Congratulations. I like this design a lot. I like beam engines, so one with two beams is double the fun. Thank You for posting this video and Thank You for posting the build updates. --ShopShoe

Tony, Haven't seen you post for awhile. I'm glad to see you're back. I like your vision and the results of that vision that you create. --ShopShoe

I have a Kurt clone 5-inch vise as my main milling vise. I also have more than one of the drill-press vises and a "screw less" vise I made following plans available online. A Kurt would be better, but I do have to watch the budget. I use the 5-inch most of the time, but sometimes one of the...

At risk of restarting the beating of another dead horse.... I think contemplation of terminology like this ends with the concept that while there is (or no longer is) a firm distinction between these terms, most kinda, sorta, almost know, in general, what one means when a given item is...

Old Guy, I think you're on the right track to practice on known materials. My learning began with ordering and turning many different materials, but making sure a lot of those were "known" materials. If you want to experience what many say is the "nicest" turning, try some brass. It's probably...

Richard, I think you'll find a few things to note when you take your chuck apart. Show us a picture of what you find. I've only used compressed air a few times and it causes more mess than it cures. The only use I still have for blowing air at any pressure on cutters in use is when cutting...

Very Nice. I thank you for posting the tooling and setup information: Those things really add to the post. Do you have another project in mind? --ShopShoe

SirJohn, If you include your location we will be better able to link you with a source. Taking Your Questions: 2. Most likely you will have to drill and tap some holes, but the DRO will help your work in so many ways it is well worth it. You have a new machine, so you are not modifying a...

lee, I did a lot of designs while walking the dog, so a good thing to do, and healthy too. I used to carry a small notebook and pen, then when I had a Palm Pilot (remember those?) I used the stylus drawing app from time to time. There's probably an app for my phone, but I'm retired and home a...

But Wait! I have several hobbies. All my life I have dreamed about the ultimate facility for each one. If I was able to get it all, I would need ACRES of space. Yep: "Champagne taste on a beer budget." Fantasy is cheap, but time spent in any shop is rewarding when something good gets made...

That turned out very well. I wasn't sure what it was going to look like, but it looks good, too. I agree that these look best running at a slow to medium speed. Thank you for posting, --ShopShoe

Regarding Surveying. My town is in a phase right now where they are trying to document everything. I talked to a surveyer who was working in my yard last year. Everybody is using GPS now, so actual measurements are not what they used to be. However, the guy in my yard gave me a long...

Brian, Just another reason why I like your projects. Your original designs mean that they can be whatever you want them to be and you don't have to meet anyone else's concept of "correct." I also admire your long experience as a designer and builder which helps you keep going despite some...

Sutty, Good job on the small vehicles. Can the kids ride them in any public events? The cars are certainly "parade-worthy." --ShopShoe

Phil, On the charging issue. Would a smaller pulley on the dynamo have it charging better at low engine RPM? I can't see that your tractor would be high-revving a lot and overcharging. Here in the USA, generators (as we call them) and alternators often came with a smaller pulley in...

FYI Something I read on this forum, or another one a few years back. If you are anchoring to a concrete floor poured on the ground, you can drill completely through the slab for your anchors so that if you no longer need the anchor bolts you can pound them down below the slab and fill the...

Well Done! I like your steel and kitchen cabinet approach. --ShopShoe

ajoeiam, I'm not a gardener, but my wife and I are trying to grow some vegetables and flowers in our yard. My Dad was a great gardener all his life and he was a member of some garden clubs in his town. I tried Googling variations of "Minnesota ... Garden .... Forum" and found some forums...