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Cox You did a fantastic job not just at 14 or 15 but with the lack of real tools. I do not know where I would start and I doubt I would even finish. Cheers Nelson

Brian Very nice job with the universal joints. That also make it much easier to move to another motor regardless of shaft size. Make the half to the specs and replace with the right size. Very nice. Nelson

Shoes I agree, a horsepower is a formula to be able to know what amount of power you need for your purpose. It really has nothing to do with breeds of horses. Nelson

Naiveambition In my opinion there is nothing more amazing than a flame licker sittng running smooth as silk. Nothing but the flame in perfect time with the cylinder opening. You have done a superb job on your builds. Thanks for sharing. Nelson

Naiveambition The way I find TDC is put something in the valve slot and turn the piston until it hits the inserted material, mark the flywheel with a reference then turn the opposite way and to stop and mark the the flywheel again. With a divider find the center spot on the flywheel, that will...

James I might be wrong but the way I am looking at it and at any one time you would be drawing less than 2 HP. What about the idea of running a single 2 hp 220 single to 3 phase then draw everything off of it. Nelson

James I would check with an electrician to see if it all could be run on a single VFD or maybe go with a Rotary Phase Converter. 3 VFD's would be quite expensive and all you really need is to create 3 phase power. Check your options before committing. Nelson

Where do I download the plans at? It is a very impressive engine. Thank you Nelson

Brian I think we all have learned alot about clutching because your desire to have something that worked and works well. Your series of different styles was very informative. I have enjoyed it very much and feel I could build any of them. Thank you so much for sharing. Nelson

Dave That is the way it should be every time even when mishaps happen like in the video. I believe they were pouring a lot of metal and it looked like no one was injured. If you are in tune with everything we all get to go home. Nelson

sounds like all is good Have a great day Nelson

Dan Did not mean to ruffle your feathers. It seems like it is all so bad, I do not understand. Yes it is dangerous and if you watch this short video you will agree...

Brian Sorry to hear the bad news. Maybe they are sick or just forgot about the part. Hopefully you come up with positive closure. I've enjoyed your build. Nelson

Sepp Very nice work and really like that shop. TOP-SHELF Nelson

If I wanted to I could write a book on the best reasons NOT to build your own foundry. Too much negative, but you all forgot to put in there how dangerous molten metal is. I do not understand. Nelson

Shell casings, that would take a hole lot of casing to make anything large. Today I was at a tire store getting a couple of and bored out of my head. I hate sitting not able to do anything. So I went walking around with my buddy a Poodle named Munchkin and looked down and seen a valve stem...

Now that is a gift, or should I say a skilled craftsman. Nelson

one thing that I have not heard yet is the bigger machine you buy means larger tooling and tooling will cost you at least 2 to 3 times what you pay for the lathe. Nelson