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  1. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Went back and looked at your install pics from 2020. I'm going to do the same. Thanks Tony.
  2. Stevendavis

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Looks like the wings are ready for covering!
  3. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Thanks! I'm looking for one that takes up minimum real estate on the carriage and cross slide. I know their out there, because my mill has a nice non intrusive one.
  4. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Phase 1 of project DRO complete. I got a cheep DRO off of ebay for the tailstock. I could have used one building the tap guides. Don't know what system I'll go with for the carriage and cross slide yet.
  5. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Thanks!
  6. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Got a little strut work done. Added some extra backing wood for the mounting areas. The right side is about done. Still have more to do on the left side.
  7. Stevendavis

    Phoenix Models Typhoon

    I've also got the Katana MX for a grab and go. Too much fun!
  8. Stevendavis

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    My new tools showed up this day! This Maxxt bandsaw is just right for the space I have. I tested it out and it works great. I got this one because it can also be used in the vertical position. I'll build a bigger table for the vertical position. I also got a set of carbide insert tools from...
  9. Stevendavis

    Phoenix Models Typhoon

    Here's my favorite truck plane!
  10. Stevendavis

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Very, very nice!!
  11. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    I started with reaming the spindle shaft. The kit came with some small taper pins, I just had to cut the 60* point into them. I reamed the spindle shaft, then installed the tapered pins into the spindle so I could cut the 60* points using the compound slide. It worked out good. The dead centers...
  12. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Got part of the tiny tool post built.
  13. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Was able to get a little time on the mini lathe. Put an 04 taper in the headstock spindle and got the two dead centers done!
  14. Stevendavis

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    I like getting new tools!
  15. Stevendavis

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    looks good!
  16. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Your very welcome!
  17. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    Yep, it's a Vevor. I really want to get into a 10 or 11" lathe down the road, and that's a big dillema for me, as I really don't want to make a big inventment on this one until I'm sure what I'm going to end up with. But I will be using this one for at least another year to two. I do want to...
  18. Stevendavis

    Mini lathe (and mill) discussion.

    I'm hoping I can get a much smaller system for mine. The one that came on my mill only takes up about an extra half inch. I think I can work with that. I've also taken the locking nuts off my cross slide dove tail screws and put some carb needle springs on in place of them, for ease of...
  19. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Thanks Tony.
  20. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Got the fin in place and made a fillet for the transition area. Spent quite a bit of time getting the side fillets for the fin made but I think I'm ok with how they turned out. Got them glued in place, then worked on the hinging bevles.
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