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    Powder paint for model engines

    I used high temperature insulation wool used in smelting furnaces. I ntook the oven apart. Used the insulation on all sides except the door. It is held in place with kapton tape. I add3d a thermalcopel and PID controller. It gets to 450deg C. Warms up in 10 to 15 minutes. Cheers, Andrew in...
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    Suggestions for First I.C. Engine

    For my Webster engine I use a CDI module by RxCell. It was an ebay buy. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Thoughts on cooling a model engine with oil instead of water

    Automaric transmissions use oil cooling. Some cars also cool the engine oil. The engines that have oil coolers also use water cooling as the main cooling system. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne.
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    Frisco Standard Ignightors low tension ignition

    Any moving part that is not grounded and in an electrical circuit will have a bad connection as it will be trying to complete the circuit through the lubricated shaft. This erodes the shaft and bearing surface and gives a high resistance which causes erratic behaviour. A lesson learned the...
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    Monotube Flash Boiler Design

    Nickel-chrome wire is used to make heating elements. It can be purchased online. Another free source - hair dryer s, toaster ovens, electric heaters.... etc When terminating to regular wire use crimp connectors. If cannibalising the above mentioned sources, look at how they electrical...
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    Need advice and help : A remote display caliper

    I have installed 3 on my mini-mill. The scales are connected to the " Yuris toys" interface which displays readings on a tablet via Bluetooth. The set-up can also be used on a lathe. https://www.yuriystoys.com cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Repairing my shaper, an ongoing saga.

    D'oh!
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    Repairing my shaper, an ongoing saga.

    To hold the work-piece like that a magnetic chuck would most likely work. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Webster Engine Success

    Well done. The first run is always a celebration moment. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Preserve spare tools

    I use lanolin spray. It gets dirty but that washes off with wd40 type products. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Help with Arduino idexer

    The first possible error is setting the TableRatio to 39.99999... this should be 40. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Weird brass surface

    The cracks are from dezincification. Basically the zinc has started to leach out of the copper alloy. It may need professional restoration but "museum type" restorers. I had a brass box from the late 1800 crumble in my had while washing it off with water. The polishing should only be attempted...
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    Air pump

    Gordon, perhaps a 12v tyre air compressor with do. I have run a 10mm bore wobbler on an aquarium pump but it was just enough to run. Not enough to start. cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Removing pulley from a motor spindle

    The rectangular lump is a key which may be tapered. Look up shopdogsam on youtube.com. he has several videos on how to remove such a key. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    My next build--A cross beam vacuum engine

    Methylated spirits is the same as denatured alcohol. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    CASTING PARTS FROM TIN OR ZINC?

    Keegan, look for the Gingery lathe book. He makes a lathe from aluminium and some steel Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    1886 Benz Motorwagon Engine

    Well done. A great example of model engineering and craftsmanship. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Inspired build of the Benz 1886 Engine

    The pulley looks great. Did you dome the pulley? Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Two Stroke Reed Valve Material

    Do you have access to a laser cnc machine or someone who has one? I built a cnc router machine and am considering adding a laser to it. I know there are 3d printer/cnc router, engravers / laser cutting machines ideal for hobby use. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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    Engine won't start

    I had a similar problem. It turned out to be the ignition timing magnet would slip on the shaft . Good luck and keep us posted. Cheers, Andrew in Melbourne
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