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Hello, After losing my last HP laptop LCD to overheating, I learned a valuable lesson. First, hibernate it or shut it down when you won't be using it. Second, buy on of those cooling platforms that you can rest it on while on your desk or bench. So far, so good on the replacement. Regards, Mike

Correction. Close, but no cigar. Hopefully, they are going to be back soon. Maybe updating? Sorry about that.

Hi Guys, Looks like the site has been updated with a new name as well. http://www.small-lathes.co.uk/ Regards, Mike

Hello Bill, Glad to see a build being documented of this kit as I also have one waiting in the wings. Great job so far, both on your progress and the documentation. Thanks for your efforts, it is appreciated! Bet you are glad to have the school shop at your disposal for the larger castings. If...

websterz, To quote Foghorn Leghorn: "I always keep my feathers numbered for just such an emergency." LOL (coffee coming out of my nose). That was a classic cartoon. peterha, Follow all advice given. Measure the height of the cams and mark them. This will save a bunch of trial and error (and...

Hello Maury, Wonderful work on the Swan, congratulations on completing such a unique and beautiful engine. Many, many thanks for posting your progress. Especially, the development of your patterns which was very informative. I will look forward to seeing the engine at N.A.M.E.S. and meeting you...

Hello Mike, Glad to see you here. I haven't heard how your surgery and recovery went, I sure hope all is well. Will you be at N.A.M.E.S. later this month? I thoroughly enjoy your magazine and look forward to each issue. Thanks for all you do for our hobby, it is greatly appreciated. Kind...

Hi Glen, Thanks for the information. I just reserved my hotel room for the weekend. Really looking forward to the show. Went to N.A.M.E.S. last year for the first time and had a great time meeting so many people that I have corresponded with over the years. It was a great experience and I would...

Hello Guys, My wife is a law professor and I used to be really nervous whenever I would have to attend social events or award ceremonies, etc.. The first few times I just kept to myself, followed the good wife around and did a lot of nodding and smiling. She wasn't real pleased with me, but I...

Hello Simon, Could you clamp on a pin with the un-center drilled faces of your fixture out, trim the sides again to make the crank pin hole central, then using a stop on the side of your milling vise, center drill the fixture for the offset. If the pin is protruding slightly from the top, you...

Hello, I ran into this in January when I was looking for a worm and wheel gear set from Boston Gear. Amazon.com had them listed and I ended up purchasing through them with great satisfaction. My wife pays an annual fee to them for some kind of shipping and handling discount, so I was very happy...

Hello Jason, Congratulations on a superb model. I always look forward to reading your posts wether they are a build thread or an answer to someone's question because I learn something new more often than not. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your work, knowledge and insights on...

Hello, This is a universal or scroll chuck with the capability of adjusting the jaws independently. For example, if you had multiple rectangular parts to bore a hole off center, you could adjust the jaws independently and then use the scroll to open and close the jaws with very good...

Hello Jonathan, I would suggest that you make the screw out of drill rod or silver steel for durability. You can file the square corner for the tap or broach it. I can give the details of the broach that is made from a broken #10 tap shank if interested. I also have process sheets and diagrams...

Hello Jonathan, Here is a drawing of what you are looking for that was a student project that I used when teaching. Regards, Mike

Hello Tel, Congratulations! Is Rory James a grandchild or great grandchild? Happy St. Patricks Day. Regards, Mike O'Connor

Hello Ken, I have purchased replacement scales for Accurite DRO's through this company: http://www.digitalreadoutsystem.com/ The trouble with finding a compatible replacement is the connector, which this gentleman grafts an actual Accurite one onto a new Jenix linear scale. The prices are very...

Hello Arnold, You have done a superb job building the Kimble Engine and documenting it. This must be one of the rarest of Elmer's engines, I too have never seen one running before. Congratulations on a fine running engine. Kind regards, Mike

Hello, Thank you for posting your Dad's work. He is an amazing machinist and miniature engine builder. Your profile doesn't say what part of the country you are from or what country for that matter, but your father may be interested to display his work at one of the model engineering shows. If...

Hello Dieter (teslak), Did you build the Lorch replica that you posted photos of on the previous page? It is a very beautiful lathe. Wonderful work all around. Congratulations Steve, That looks like a fine lathe. I will look forward to what you will accomplish with this larger machine. I too...