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I do believe you have it all sorted out Steve. Don

This is the Guality of parts you buy these days, don't that just makes you mad. Money only buys you junk and it is only getting worst. I had replace all my appliances to update them because they were getting old. Well that was a bad idea. I have replaced three ice makers and a fan motor in my...

Thanks Dave for the karma I had not given up yet, it would take a whole lot more that that to make me stop. Well had some more time in the shop. First off was the straighten out the shaft. When the engine fell it also pulled the air regulator with it, so this help break the fall. It did hit the...

Steve, Micromark has liquid rubber you can mold. It has different drying time depending on with one you buy. This rubber is see to make tires for models. They also sell mold silicone to make the molds with. I am sure you could make a mold to pour the rubber in, after all you have done so far on...

Very nice built Pete, you have something to be proud of congrats on the completation. Don

George I have a motor that I had purchased. The motor was made from plexiglass panel .125 thick by making a square panel for both ends and passing a shaft through both. What they did was drill and tap holes in the edge of each plexiglass panel and photcell to secure them with. The photocells are...

Ramon as always great work and photos. I am still following you here with great interest. Your work defies words. Don

Thanks Arnold for the boost, I will manage to get the shaft straight. I use to straighten shaft on electric motors year ago, when I was in the motor shop. I seen your finished engine and I will try to document the finishing process of my engine with a few photos to show how much time and effort...

Thanks Tin and Dave for your comments. Dave I do have collets and collet chucks. It was one of those dumb things I do sometimes. Today I will try to sraighten my shaft to better tolerance. Then disassembling to pretty it up. I was rather proud of it till it fell, but it could of been worse. Don

Today I had a little time in the shop and my taps finally came in. I have a short video of the engine running. Although I had a mishap with the engine I managed to get it running again but it is still tight. When I set it up to video it I turn the air on and the engine started and vibrated of...

Dave I had read about toolmakers button but really did not know exactly how to go about using them. Thanks for the documentation and photos. The oil pump is looking good, I would say you are on your way. Don

Dave have you read the new issue of Home Shop machinest yet. The scraping part eight by Michael Ward is great. This one really focuses on the lathe ways. I loved the articles he goes in depth with what he is trying to achieve. Don

I just read your thread Arnold and you have made it into a fun built. I really enjoyed reading it and super job on the Elmer #32. That is one beautiful engine and a must on my list to do. Thanks for sharing. Don

Exactly, and well said John

Just like Marv said and I would also use a small diameter cutting tool and keep it sharp,then nibble at it to size. Make sure you last pass is repeated without more in feed. The other method I would use is graving if it is not a straight turning. Don

Brian I also agree with you the casting on these model engine need a sandblast finish not rough casting like the bigger engines with the fillets, drafts and curves this makes for a good looking engine. Don

Hi Manfred glad to see you are still making progress. The rotor look good and are there two magnets stacked together per position? I seem to see this on you last photo. Don

Steve as the old saying goes the grass always looks greener on the other side. He has to find this out for himself nothing you tell him will make a different. Like you said he is thinking with the wrong head. All will be great for a while and that will Change with time. Abraham Linclon once said...

Hi, Brian looking good bud and I would go with the hunter green for the color. I think that would look cool. Waiting to set it completed. Don

First thanks guys for all you kind words and input, so Matt Black it will be for the dynamo. Simon graving the parts was easier then you think. 360 brass machines real easy and graves just as easy. Marv I check you built on the motor generator setup real nice. Ok BTW. I had some time in the...