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I have used alcohol on my mill for years without ever having a fire. I use it sparingly and only when I have an endmill that tends to clog up. Mark T

Did you get your electric smelter fixed? I have one just like it but have not had any problems with it yet. I have gone through three flasks so far. I stop using them when the pitting gets deep. Love your old tractor. I have a 1950 Ford 8N. Mark T

I decided to paint the Bedplate olive-drab The bracket for the crankshaft and thrust bearing has been added to the Bedplate. And the brackets for the translators have been added to the bedplate. Bearing blocks have now been installed to the Bedplate assembly for the main crankshaft, rocker...

There is no spring. Mark T

I don't remember there being a spring. I will look when i get home and if there is I will let you know. Mark T

Find the excellent drawings by R. W. Carlstedt here https://homeshopmachinist.net/resources/downloads/ Rich has been very helpful. Giving pointers on how he did some things and providing information about what the Museum that has the original engine has found during the conservancy. Thanks for...

Mosquitoes suck Mark T

I have been working on the Bed-plate. The original was made of cast iron and was cast one-piece (I think) . Mine is made of aluminum and is assembled from 6 pieces. I cut the main parts with my cnc router table. The parts were then bonded together with JB Weld epoxy. After assembly smaller...

I am using the solid flask type and have taped several soda straws that travel 2/3s of the way up the flask to aid with the vacuuming of the flask during a pour. Helped a lot. Mark T

I see in the photos above that you are getting some beads caused by air bubbles in your investment plaster. I struggled with this and have started putting my flask in a pressure pot while the plaster sets up. Squeezes the bubbles down to near nothing. I got the bubbles largely under control by...

I have been giving two resin printers a good workout. One is the Anycubic Mono and the other is the Eelego Saturn. Depending on the type of resin you are using you can expect a little shrinkage. With Bigger parts the shrinkage becomes noticeable. The Saturn has a large build plate and I have...

Never. More, More I'm still not satisfied. Mark T

Nothing is ever free. Somewhere along the way it costs you something. Never underestimate the power of the word free. When I lived on a busy road I would pile junk and total crap by the road with a sign that said "FREE" People took everything within a day or two. Mark T

I am using stepper motors (size 34) but I have been using my DIY CNC for over 22 years now and haven't replaced anything.. It gets extensive use and I have had to replace spindle bearings twice. Mark T

I don't think you will be missed. Happy trails Mark T

Well it is not something I would normally do but I like to experiment sometimes. The epoxy is called JB Weld. In the way I used it I expect good results. Solder would have been better but holding so many pieces in place would have been difficult and I did not want to risk warping the cylinder...

It is. I will just wing it. Mark T

As you know you are always welcome Richard. Mark T

Spring is not a good time to start a build. I have been keeping busy cleaning up after winter and enjoying some leisure time outside. I have 5 acres with lots of trees and it takes awhile to clean up. I live in a tiny town called Mossyrock. Its named that because everything gets covered with...

Howdy back at you. And welcome to the forum Gifub. Mark T