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Hi Folks Little shop project that I made several times for those folk whom have everything. It preserves an old tool, gives it a useful new life and looks good to boot. Pic explains pretty much all. Drill and tap for small bolt on each end. Shim fixed jaw so the other can move if need be. make a nic...

Hi Frank Nice project, sorry for the late post but computer was down. Just wanted to complete the story. The mechanism first appeared on some eu-centric lathes in the 1800's. It was used for the creation of oval shapes. If you slot the center slide hole in the arm , you can change the amount of oval...

Hi Folks This question (Jose- your right , no one ans ) reminds me of the rule for the blacksmith.s anvil, Put your fist that runs the hammer at your side, arm straight down, and your fist should just brush the top of the anvil. thats perfect for you. The lathe, stand in front with the lathe set up ...

Hi There Someonsdad Your question is an interesting one for which there is probably no one good answer. These things range from the one sheet instruction book "tighten chuck well in drill" you get with your latest big box store drill press to a 12 volume encycopedia on the subj. 1. include saftey st...

Hi There 12 hp one... Start up and let the engine warm up. 1. open throttle to better than 1/2 speed 2. turn in bottom (carb bowl) jet until engine starts to lean out and miss, then back out jet screw until the engine smooths out completely. Top screw (idle screw) decrease engine speen to idle or ne...

Hi Bob I don 't know exactly what your sealing but its been my experience with a variety of vac. seals ( electron microscope- vac coaters etc) is that over tightening can be as bad as not enough. Thats why the seals are used.Old trick on prototype stuff was to take "plasti-gage" , spot it at 4 point...

Hi Guys
thanks for the kins replys and words.. I try and help where I can
Enjoy sprin
Bob Whitmoyer

Hi Folks Just a old guy whose been lurking around for a couple months and thought I better join up so I could offer my 2 cents if I had any. Started in machine shops in the early 60's- made wire rope stranders and repaired rolls for printing presses , early equipment for large sewer plants, all sort...