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Also am in need of help, described the problem here. https://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/threads/my-chart-for-cutting-gears-doesnt-go-high-enough-help.31501/ PROBLEM SOLVED.

I have an indexing rotory table, but, I need to cut 150 teeth and the chart for the plates included only goes up to 50. Math is my weakest asset and I need serious help here. I need to understand the route to the answer also. So my multifold question is, which plate/tooth selection gets me...

1. The Lars Christensen beginners series is the place to start. 2. Spend time every day drawing up something, even if it is from plans or from the tutorial. 3. Lars is very good about answering questions. 4. Brad Tillis is okay, but I learned much more from Lars. 5. You tube is your best...

Got in some time. Cleaned up the larger of the two gears and got it ready to cut teeth. Also got some time to make the gear hob. I get the formulas online on a Utube posting. You need to know DP (Diametric PItch) and PA(Pitch Angle) to make the cutting tool. Then use the formula for the...

Very good, never considered that aspect

Forgot I had some photos of how I did the packing. I just happen to have an elk hide and use the edges of the hide to get the circles. Used two layers and as can be seen it just 'stuffs' into place. Got boat issues so didn't fish yesterday. Didn't get much done either as it was back up...

Well this information will just have to settle until I am serious about trying to start it. Once further along will get to compression test, at this point would have to make adapter, and the part who's holes I would use to attach this with have not been made yet. Thinking ahead, I like the...

Yes, yes, yes. Good day before the heat penetrated the shop. Lots of photos today, a trick to mate holes without being able to use locator punch. The crosshead was finished and fitted today, the inside of the body had to have the powder coat scraped off to get smooth motion. Then got the...

Working on crosshead. I apparently forgot to take several photos. At this point, the shoes are being turned to the inside diameter of the main body. Very show as they are held on by small 4-40 bolt and nut, so only taking 10 thou per cut. Now starting tomorrow I can fish for salmon again...

Worked on the 'boxing' today, what I would normally call a bushing or bearing. So solder two halves together then machine. Drilled all the holes first after getting proper outer dims. Came out pretty good. These get lacquer to keep their luster.

Con rod and backing plate, just bolted together to not loose the small piece.

Yes you can do multiples. The first coats are 'cooked' only until wet looking +2 mins. Multiples do get extra time. Some of the colors demand a minimum of two different powders to achieve the desired/expected color. It is pretty neat.

Well the initial investment is the expense, unlike painting with automotive/professional stuff. (Last I bought automotive paint the color coat alone was $120) So like the gun is probably the most important. I got one of these, and got bunch more empty canisters...

The tapered, read about it in the newsletter

A taste

.Took a piece of drill rod, a pair of skateboard bearings and turned the ends down for the center of the bearings. Used that to get a static balance on the wheel by holding the outer races of the bearings. It took 13 grams to balance. Carefully in the heavy area drilling in the outer side...

Getting a few spare minutes. Great story that goes along with the photo. I put clear lacquer on the bare shiny metal to keep from oxidation. Well when I went to put it on yesterday, had to buy a new can. Had the clear lid, the shelf labeled clear, but some anal pore put gloss white with the...

Alright, got it, straight and true. No photos been crazy day and looking now like the rest of this week will be the same. Will post photos after color. Very happy with results, took the average of the center of the spokes, the hub, and the outer diameter. Worked out to my satisfaction.

Nope been there looked at that. No one wants anything to do with such a small job

Morning Phil. Yes, that is my goal. I still want to indicate from the outside too, since I already screwed up once. Ordered one of those attachment to the quill holders, got it yesterday, but wasn't feeling good enough to try it. Maybe today. Today the hole decision will be made....Or, I...