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Thanks, it's got a nice patina on it now! cheepo45

Nice job, Chuck! cheepo45

I have several HF calipers. I understand you get what you pay for. I take a jo block or mic standard with me when I buy one to make sure of the accuracy. Sometimes I go through the whole pile! I take out the battery if I'm not going to use them for a while-they will kill batteries even when...

Here is a video of my completed engines running. The larger one is an Upshur Farm Engine that I built about 16 years ago. I have worn out 3 sets of rings and 2 cylinders in that time! It still runs great. I run it on a mixture of lantern fuel and 2 stroke oil. The base contains a 9 volt R/C car...

A very interesting place! They also have an awesome car show in September-last year there were over 600 cars! The Machine Shop is still my favorite part of the museum. Check it out if you are in the area. cheepo45

Laser etching works really well for this sort of thing. Cheepo45

aonemarine- Let me know when you will be casting the flywheels-I would like to check it out if possible. cheepo45

Very nice job, Brian, and quick too! My builds seem to drag on for years-I guess I have a short attention span! (and too many other hobbies) Thanks for the great documentation. cheepo45

Welcome! This is a great site with very helpful members-enjoy! cheepo45

I would suggest getting a copy of Philip Duclos' book. Even if you don't want to build one of his engines, there is a wealth of information on model I.C. engine building including making your own piston rings. The feeling you get when your engine runs for the first time is priceless...

I have done a lot of threading on my Atlas/Craftsman 6 x 18. Let me know if you need additional help. cheepo45

I use a tool post grinder at work to grind rubber parts to +/- .001 tolerances. I use a very open grained grinding wheel to keep it from clogging up. One of the tricks is to make sure your grinding wheel is properly dressed so it has full contact with the part. cheepo45

Thanks for your efforts. I will be following this closely, as I am building a 1/4 scale Gade motor and I would like to find an ignition that fits in the battery box. Let us know what kind of coil you will be using. cheepo45

I plan on being there for all 3 days this year. I'm looking forward to seeing all my HMEM friends! I have reservations at the Best Western. See you soon!;D cheepo45

I used a wooden clothespin with vise-grips clamped on it to tension the wire when I wound the valvesprings for my Upshur Farm Engine-it worked great! cheepo45

I was an Auto Technician for 25 years before I became a Machinist. I have always done as many repairs on everything as possible. The money I have saved has gotten me many things, including a nice home machine shop! Cheepo45

I think they are coming along well. I know about limited shop time-it took me 5 months to build my opposed engine! Work gets in the way of all the fun stuff! cheepo45

Nice use of available materials. I hope you are not brazing in shorts and flip-flops! ;) I will be following this build. Cheepo45

Looking good! cheepo45

A good craftsman is a craftsman in any material!