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Thanks Dave!! Cheers Garry

Peter; I went looking for the light weight white stuff (technical term) but locally could only find this - tan colored heavier stuff (more technical terms); http://www.homehardware.ca/en/cat/search/_/N-2pqfZ67l/Ne-67n/Ntk-All_EN?Ntt=fire+brick Garry

It's not just a set of drawings. The book is a detailed build instruction manual. Yes the drawings are included but also details on building tooling, machining setups etc. are documented. If I remember correctly there is a forum on Yahoo - but not very active. I didn't have much luck...

"Anyone ever riding the Kawasaki triple could never forget the raw sound of the air cooled triple...I close my eyes it's still there." You mean like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz0XsRbygig I suspect there are enough cross sectional drawings in the factory shop manuals to...

Kevin did the same - fins first then drill the holes; http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?t=1574&page=5 His full build starts here; http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/showthread.php?t=1574 Cheers Garry

Starting point; http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_lathe/Modifications/modifications.htm http://www.toolsandmods.com/lathe http://www.gadgetbuilder.com/MiniMods.html Cheers Garry

http://www.ronsmodelengines.com/Offy1.html

Thanks J. I think you intended to type 0.032 - 0.035" and 0.090 - 0.094" - anyway I've redlined my drawing set. I'll probably eliminate a few fins at the case end for cosmetic reasons so placing an oiler shouldn't be to problematic. A cylinder head looking like whatever you supported the...

J.; What fin spacing and fin width did you end up with? I prefer the look of yours to the original drawings. Cheers Garry

http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman/page4.html Cheers Garry

:o......and we're paying big bucks for Loctite.....that the Dollar store has as Crazy Glue......:D

Zoltan; Loctite list a threadlocker specifically for use on plastics and metals. Loctite 425 Assure, blue strength. Since the screws are small blue grade may provide sufficient strength. http://www.henkelna.com/product-search-1554.htm?nodeid=8797887234049...

Brian; I think this is what Cogsy is talking about; http://www.schaeffler.com/remotemedien/media/_shared_media/08_media_library/01_publications/schaeffler_2/tpi/downloads_8/tpi128_de_en.pdf Page 147 here; http://www.nskamericas.com/cps/rde/xbcr/na_fr/Needle_Roller_Bearings.pdf...

Here's another website by a Taig user which will give you some insight into lathe selection and an idea of what can be built; http://www.jrbentley.com/workshop.html http://www.modelengines.info/ http://www.technitoys.com/the-taig-lathe/ The motherlode; http://www.cartertools.com/...

.... it's good to know I'm not alone in these "learning experiences" ;). Cheers Garry

Jack; Tremendous effort and many thanks for sharing. Now a friend of mine with a Harley is going to be on my back :rolleyes:. And I have my reading for the weekend....... Cheers Garry

like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu-VZ5K79pY Cheers Garry

Paul; A visualization to help you out....and a music lesson ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwEbwKBic6w Garry

Brian; Ron Colonna (Quarter Scale Offy engine fame) advised me that he uses 1144 for gears, crankshafts, cylinder sleeves, and camshafts. No heat treating/tempering. Cheers Garry

Luxury, bloody luxury.....a 4x6..... I had to use a hacksaw :p I'm looking forward to seeing the results, I've been reluctant to make a mess of my freshly cleaned lathe! Cheers Garry