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by WisJim
Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: Antique Stationary Engines
Topic: Sorg reciprocating cylinder engine on auction
Replies: 4
Views: 10440

Sorg reciprocating cylinder engine on auction

I just discovered what is supposedly a Sorg reciprocating cylinder engine at a local on-line auction. The auction is over in a day, Feb 17th, so not likely for anyone to get there to take a look at it. These are a pretty uncommon engine and it will be interesting to see what it sells for and if it s...
by WisJim
Fri Oct 25, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Rodents like wiring.
Replies: 44
Views: 40104

Re: Rodents like wiring.

I have a light switch in our house that for some reason attracts mice. They manage to get into the electrical box and then touch two terminals and electrocute themselves, and in a couple of days they start to stink. Once it was two mice at the same time, and another time the light controlled by the ...
by WisJim
Thu Dec 23, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shop layout ideas?
Replies: 15
Views: 15435

Re: Shop layout ideas?

Thanks for the suggestions and tips. I'll keep your ideas in mind as I plan the layout and get working on the shop. I primarily want to avoid anything that will be hard to change later.

Jim
by WisJim
Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shop layout ideas?
Replies: 15
Views: 15435

Shop layout ideas?

Hello all I am new to this forum, and have been reading a lot, and looking through older posts, but haven't found what I am looking for now. I am rearranging my shop area, which is in our barn, and am expanding the area that I will be using to about 20'x30'. At present I have a Grizzly G1126 mill-dr...
by WisJim
Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making and/or iinstalling a bushing?
Replies: 7
Views: 3358

Re: Making and/or iinstalling a bushing?

Thanks for the help. I had noticed the cored material on some websites, but wasn't sure if this was what I should get. I will also give a bearing supply a call--don't know why that hadn't occurred to, but thanks for that suggestion, too. The bushing is for the lower support of the mounting tube of o...
by WisJim
Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Making and/or iinstalling a bushing?
Replies: 7
Views: 3358

Making and/or iinstalling a bushing?

Hello all, I am new to the forum, although I have been reading it for a long time. I am now finding time to use my shop more, and although I took an evening adult metal shop class through our local university for a few semesters a a couple of years ago, I have lots of questions. The class was great,...