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I wonder about some of the suggestions. If there is no pressure on the die as you remove it, it will take the path of least resistance. So I can not agree with that. I have never used my dies or taps on both brass and steel. They need to be kept separate. Steel will do more damage to a tap or...

Brian They make gloves for us wossies. Cheers Nelson

one thing that might clean up your threading with a die is to stop before you go full depth. Remove die and clean all chips out and lube and cut to full depth and back out. When chips get in the threads blocking the way out they will tear the threads up. Nelson

Brian One thing I have learned over the years is to replace tool when the unfortunate things happen. I might not ever use it but it is in my tool box because I know bought it and expect it to be there when I want to use it. Another thing it will cost less today than what it will six months from...

Brian Very nice and has a charming rhythm running. Congratulations on one more. Nelson

Brian Sleep well, tomorrow is going to be a treat. Cheers. Nelson

Brian Nothing like knowing the exact size of fit. That will be one tough fuel cell. Looking good Nelson

Brian It looks like you are ready, the motor looks great. I can see it firing up the first time out. Good Luck Nelson

Brian There is nothing plain about your engines! Nelson

Brian It would have been nice to know it was not your video. I am sorry but Pete is not one of my favorites, thank you. Nelson

Brian Don't you mean your mother is 98 years young. I lost mine a few years back and I still miss her loving arms and always the sparkle in her eyes when I came around. You are one lucky man, just love her. Nelson

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Foozer Some people just have too much fun. I am glad to see you are still smiling on the curve of learning. Very nice work so far, keep the shoulder to the grind wheel and it will be an running engine before you know it. Looking good! Nelson

Yes, lost foam can make very nice castings. When I tried it I was told to make the foam as smooth as possible and any bad spot can be smooth out with a little bit of candle wax. It worked and the casting I made at the time came out fine. Nelson

Jacob Your casting came out very nice considering you used lost foam. Only one thing the foam sometimes distorts when poured. Stick with it, it is just going to get better. Nelson

Smart phone or android, there is an app for tachometer. No wires, No holes, nothing just a piece of masking tape and the app. Love it because my phone is always near to me. Nelson

Abby, I can not agree with that. try to hold a piece of hex stock in a 4 jaw scrolling. The best chuck is the 3 jaw scrolling because it holds in only 3 points and it will hold better than any other. If you try to chuck up a piece of stock that has a unseen flats on it even if you have a 4, or...

Brian It is h*ll when something will not do what it was made to do. You had your share of challenges and you were victorious. Be proud my friend you deserve a real big HATS OFF to you. Very nice I'll be watching the completion. Cheers Nelson

Brian That was exactly what I was talking about. You were ahead of me. Let the run begin. Nelson

Brian That is the design I was talking about. I do not know but it seems to take away a lot of extra variables. Good Luck Nelson