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Hi John, That is my next project. Bought the drawings and the materials at the same time as the saddle micrometer handwheel . The saddle micrometer handwheel and the stop together should work a treat. The only problem that I see with this particular design is that the S7 with the power cross...

Hello clivel, As long as the bottom of the scriber agrees with with your scale, as has been pointed out by checking an object of known height, like a 25mm-50mm-75mm block, you should be all set. If you work off a block or set of parallels that are an even height, you can layout your small...

Thanks Andrew. I completely agree Pete. Graham Meek is one of the very best technical writers and model engineers in our hobby. I look forward to reading his articles, as I learn something everytime. I remember having to write an essay back in high school about if you could meet any person...

Hello, I recently finished several projects that were done in order to protect my Myford Super 7 lathe from the ingress of chips and swarf. First, was an aluminum cover to protect the motor. The cooling fan is right in line with the end of the spindle as is common on many bench-type lathes. It...

Hi Guys, I had ordered a Micrometer Saddle Handwheel from Hemingway Kits a few months back and it finally came last week. They order them in small quantities and were temporarily out of stock when I placed my order. However, it was worth the wait. It is by far, the nicest accessory that I...

Hello Jolijar, Attached is a link to some Atlas / Clausing Bulletins that show the basic maintenance procedures and give detailed instructions on how to remove the spindle and back gears, which is necessary to replace the spindle belt. This wasn't on the Clausing website the last time I...

Hello Brock, No worries. He is a stand-up guy who is just very busy working a full time job as well as building this company. He was also just at N.A.M.E.S. last weekend, which is no small undertaking. I have purchased casting kits from him several times and have been happy with each...

Hello Tin Falcon, If I did something wrong, I apologize. I was just responding to a post in this thread with a relevant question on the previous post. Is that inappropriate? Do you always have to stay with the original topic? I am new to this. This is the only place I have felt comfortable to...

Hello Brian, I have attached a PDF of a diagram that I just drew to illustrate how I go about just such a job. The trick is to add some material on the end of the part in order to allow the use of a center for support. For a job of this size, I would allow 1/4" for the center and a 1/4" length...

Hello Pete, Were you able to buy directly from the Vertex website without too much trouble? I have been trying to find a Vertex BS-0 dividing head with the Myford spindle nose here in North America without much luck. Everything sold here is 1-1/2"-8 TPI in that model. I know I can purchase from...

Hello Kendo, I had a similar issue with my Dremel Tool this week. After blowing out the carbon dust from brush wear, it was operating properly again. Maybe worth a try to just clean out the carbon dust? Can't hurt anyway. Hope you can find a solution to your problem quickly. Kind regards, Mike

Hello Jason, Thanks for answering my numerous questions, I appreciate it. Looking forward to your progress on this engine with keen interest. Kind regards, Mike

Hello Jerry, Fascinating project. So glad that you are working on it again. Is the access port in the valve chest for the screwdriver slot on the opposite end as the valve rod? I was wondering if you couldn't drill and tap that end for a socket head set screw to lock your spool in place after...

Hello Brian, When ShopShoe mentioned making snatch blocks in his last post, I remembered an article in Guy Lautard's 'The MACHINIST'S THIRD BEDSIDE READER' about his friend Bill Fenton and the steam operated, two-drum donkey engine that he built. In the article, Guy describes in great detail...

Hello Jason, Thanks so much for sharing your work with us. I look forward to each one of your posts because I learn something about modelmaking every time. Your efforts of documenting your work are greatly appreciated. I am curious about how the crankshaft is located between the main bearings...

Hello Don, Outstanding job on each and every one! For only being at this for two years, you are off to a great start. Each one of your models shows your keen attention to detail and craftsmanship. Well done. Kind regards, Mike

Hello Ellen, So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you, your children and your family. The bicycle crash must have been much more serious than he let on. Pascal will be missed here. Sincerely, Mike

Hello Simon, If you have a straight shank chucking reamer that is too long for your set-up, it is usually possible to easily shorten it by chucking on the straight shank and parting it off in the lathe. Check the relative hardness with a file first to make sure it is not full hardness and keep...

Hello Setarkos and welcome, Beautiful work on your CAD project. You certainly deserve an A+ for your work. Did you complete the individual detail drawings of all of your engine's components? Although a bit large for most of us, I would think that many here would love to build a 1/4 or 1/2 scale...

Maybe there is a problem for USA service providers? Glad to hear that it is still up in other places. It is an indispensable resource that I would sorely miss.