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Gb thank you. Also, I think a reference video should be made showing the various ways pistons and rings are made.

Thank You cnc!

I was in bed until I was woken by cold! It was 45 degrees F in my room! So I checked the furnace and had to reset it. I was hoping and praying that my fuel line was not frozen being that it is a balmy 5 or 6 degrees F outside! Lucky for me it wasn't! So I waited an hour and it's now 2:15 AM. I...

I have gotten some good results with Forstner Bits. Where do you find the graphite?

What is PTFE?

Where can you find the correct cast iron for rings? I've read it must be a certainty type. Another site indicated that a soft pack might be another good alternative. Also, being that I have two different types of cylinder walls, one steel for the main and the other brass for the steam chest. I...

He attended a Technical High School in Yonkers, NY. Throughout the years he would often tell me about the projects he worked on. Turbines and more and I found it fascinating. Thus years later I started machining. When I gave this to him wow was he set back. Totally worth the effort! There...

Recently my father turned 80 years old. I wanted to give him a worthy gift. I couldn't finish it before his Birthday, however, I was able to give it to him for Christmas. It made him very happy. The smile on his face was worth the effort! It still needs a bit of tweeking and a part replaced.

A Happy New Year to you as well Brian and all.

That is awesome!

I'd say start with a good foundation check with local building codes as to proper depth and "other" requirements. Make sure your foundation is above grade as per code. Ask about a termite shield, sill seal insulation, required sill and placement of anchor bolts. If you are going to pour a...

I was going to put a tree decoration in my lathe and mount a candy cane in the tool post!

Yes, it's aluminum burrs/ shaving with some brass.

Certified Dangerous? Very cool! Welcome!

Happy Holidays!

Train, It might be that you have to tinker with the steam chest?

I have made three engines that work rather well utilizing the cylinder valve steam chest system. When I obtain a proper mill I will attempt a slide valve. Being busy I will upload pictures of current projects, I have not had time to do so.

Looks interesting. Worth a try.

Engineer stay with us I have many questions to ask.

JW ugggggg! Sorry to hear this!