Hello all
Several years ago (1979) I built my first small engine designed by Elmer Verburg. I t was an experience which taught me a lot ( So I thought) about machining and it was a runner. Later commenced building a V-4 oscillating cylinder engine by Jan Gunnersen and when I had a bad result following some silver soldering, I put the project away.
After having looked at the "Home Model engine Machinist website" recently, my interest in machining was once again revitalised.
It is a pleasure to see the efforts of all members to share information and I hope to be able to have some input as well.
I have yet to master silver soldering and am now practising regularly.
My current project is titled "An unusual steam engine" as published in Live steam magazine in 1980.
I have also commenced another project a 1 1/8" oscillating cylinder engine also from Live steam Magazine 1980
I have a Hercus ATM 260m lathe ( Australian made) and a post war Drill press badly in need of refurbishment or a new home.
Cheers
Phil