The Home Machinist!

Ok Then; PEACE IT IS! Dorin, My Apologies, I fear I may have just come from "That Other Site" and had not, as of yet, removed my asbestos pants. Hi-standard, Welcome! Should have done this first anyway! Is that Hi-standard as in the pistol. I'm an ex-military gunsmith. I recently ordered a...

Dorin, Ease up guy, this is a new member, first impressions and all that. In fact, a couple of posts down, There was a topic on "Anybody have thoughts on this steam engine?" Where a gentleman requested opinions on a swashplate engine. Sounds like the same question to me. The requestor was ...

Well Done!!!!! Thank You! Ken

Livesteam5, Have You managed to find something suitable? If your design could be slightly modified I have a 24 inch piece of 6"dia K Hard Extruded Copper tubing; wall thickness of 0.152. The ends are slightly ragged, but a clean 23.75" could be obtained. Price? Are you sitting down? $263 i...

Hey Ivy,
Where are the plans or kit for the engine located? I have a Rockwell UM mill but the only lathe running at the moment is the, dare I say it? Oh yeah, this isn't Nazi D's PM site! an Atlas 618. Is that enough lathe for the Edwards? Provided I go slowly?
Thanks, Ken

Hi,

WHERE IS THE ATTACHMENT BOX??? It says I'm 44% full, but I can't even find it!

LL, Hi, I'm not quite sure why everyone turns there noses up at the AMMCO, After getting a toolholder for it, from the Late Art Volz, I have used mine constantly. As to this fiber gear thing a.) unless you're in a big Darned hurry it will hold it's own and b.) I'm not sure of this wives tale anyhow....

Hey Harold,

VERY EXCELLENT light once over on the steels and cutting problems! Well Done!

Have you ever considered going over your Newbie posts and post an article for Newbies?

Take Care,

Ken

Count me in! Looks Great so Far! What are the holes on the backplate for?

Ken

No Ivy, not yet.

But I have Faith in Ya!!!!

Take Care,

Ken

Hi All. This thread has my head a buzzin. some of the items are true, others are lucky, and some must be over-medicated. The bottom line is that if you want to get paid more than the next guy, you have to be able to do something that he can't. If you are really good at what you do, the money will co...

pigpen, I also have a Rockwell hor/vert mill. I would agree that a 6" Kurt {or BP} is to big and heavy, been there, done that, lots of sag and stress on the knee. 5" Kurt, you're at the limits. I agree with Mike 4" Kurt should be Great. Don't get all wrapped up with Kurt however, it i...