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As you say it is difficult to do any machining when you don't have an accurate lathe to use. Perhaps if you join your local Model Engineering club or enrolling for a hobby shop course at your local college would give you access to good machinery. I have restored 4 old lathes and where necessary...

Welcome Nikhil, Although I have access to good materials in the UK and the USA I enjoy using recycled materials as much as possible. I consider it part of the enjoyment. You will soon work it out. Best Regards B

Isn't growing older wonderful?? I have suffered from all these things over the years now beginning to watch my children going that way too Heh Heh great fun. Happy Making Guys (and Gals) and then remembering where you put it!! B

Take your point Werowance, I have no idea what an Antique Milk Shake mixer is. I spun end caps for a boiler recently in 1/8" copper. It was my first attempt and by watching Youtube I soon got the feel for doing it. Very satisfying and a good result. I made the formers out of MDF mounted on a...

Welcome, Roger, Good luck with any projects you start. B

Hi, Could new ones be 3D printed? I am sure there are people on here who could do it. My 3D printer is in UK and I am in the USA until Xmas otherwise I would have a go. I recently printed a dummy boiler cover for my 5" gauge electric Rainhill loco and I am very happy with it. Good Luck B

Hello G Jones, Welcome aboard the making stuff wagon. I was afflicted with this journey when I was 10 years old and now at 73 I still look for challenges and opportunities to explore the way. At present, I am beginning to explore 3D printing and I am pleased to say getting there albeit slowly...

Hello Tamey, This is a good opportunity to have a great workshop from day 1. The previous correspondents have all offered good advice, and I would agree with all of them, in addition, I would add overhead airlines on recoil units, and a small sink with running water. A compressor is always...

I used to see your Fathers work in my Model Engineer in the late 50's and early 60's always admired them. Have they ever been published as a book? If so do you have the ISBN? Regards B

Varies from state to state, in Florida it is best if you both go to the Tax Collectors office and do the paperwork together. When buying from a dealer they will sort it on line and issue a temporary plate if required. The important thing is that tax is paid!!!!

This is an interesting thread, my first regret is swopping my 1948 Corgi (Mk 1) motorcycle for a drilling machine My first car was a 1949 Sunbeam Talbut 80 which I sold for scrap in 1965 (Owned it for 2 years bought for £20) My 1955 MG Magnette went to Germany for £37 when I sold it to a friend...

I never knew that, thanks for the info Dave. B

Those desalination plants produced "water" that tasted awful until you chilled it then it tasted ok, perhaps the ice would have been a good idea after all. I think that I drank quite a lot of beer, but can't remember that well.

We are tight because of the cost of the hobby these days. Sometimes I feel we are being ripped off by the suppliers, any suppliers on here care to respond??

There was one last year on Craigslist in Tampa Florida, it was a late model with lots of accessories and was advertised for US$10,450. Initially, I thought that's a bit steep, but given the amount of equipment with the machine and that it was only listed for 7 days perhaps I am wrong. I luv my...

Hello Steve, I use a Chinese made horizontal bandsaw (I think it is 4 1/2" cut) fitted with a bi metal variable tooth blade which I find is best for longevity and accuracy of cut. I possess numerous hand held hacksaws and find the old fashioned Eclipse frame with a wooden handle (Like a file...

I am jealous, I have always wanted (Not needed!!) a small surface grinder. The hand cranked small Adept shaper I have is a pleasure to use, but doesn't get used a lot. Good luck with the moving. B

I replaced the main lighting in my basement workshop a couple of years back with LED tubes purchased from Aldi wow they certainly made a big difference, brighter more economical and no maintenance (Yet). I have also fitted all my machine lights with either LED bulbs or small security type...

Hello Paul, This is a great website and you are most welcome. B

Welcome, Roy. I get a bigger hammer.