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  1. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Thanks Tony! I'm learning that these small parts also don't have mutch tolerance for any kind of pressure. I've got to be a bit gentle with them. I can see where form tooling could be an issue for smaller parts, as well as regidity and power on these small machines for the larger parts. Thanks...
  2. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Did some work on the other carrage wheel.
  3. Stevendavis

    Scale RCM 1/3 Scale Champ Build

    Prayers for healing for the both of you! A lot of people in our area have been bitten as well. Most are getting through it within a couple of weeks, with a lingering head cold. Looks like the window is going to turn out great.
  4. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    Last night I got the handles made, from the supplied 1/8" brass round stock. The first one blew up, but I think I got the hang of turning small stock down a bit better over the process. The kit suplied enough to make 4 of these, but only requires 3, so I was in luck! I don't yet have any form...
  5. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    A couple pics of the handwheels for the carrage and cross slide. I spent a lot of time with these little pieces so far.
  6. Stevendavis

    PM Research Mini Engine Lathe Build

    I think this is a good place to post this project. It is going to be a learning experience for me mostly. I don't have much experience in fabrication, so this project should expand my horizons. It's a mini engine lathe kit from PM Research, and they have a lot of other small kits to choose from...
  7. Stevendavis

    Rotormast V-22 Osprey Review

    Spoke with Tom yesterday and a new container is showing up in February!! Good news.
  8. Stevendavis

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    🤣 I was pondering that!! I wasn't sure if this was a good place to post updates, so I started a new thread here: https://www.giantscalenews.com/threads/pm-research-mini-engine-lathe-build.11543/
  9. Stevendavis

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Joe did a magnificent job on his. I don't think I'll come anywhere close to his perfection. I spent about 2 and a half hours last night on one handle and it still needs work.
  10. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Yeppers! Working great so far! And after using the DRO for a bit, I'm definitely wanting to put one on my mini lathe.
  11. Stevendavis

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Not the post man, but it was unwrapped on the 25th. This is a tiny lathe kit, and will help me develop my machining skills. I'll be following Joe's build videos. Can't wait to get started, but first, more tooling.
  12. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Thanks Mikey!
  13. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Cub struts are done!
  14. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Got them finished up and they work great so far.
  15. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    There were some goodies under the tree. I spent some time getting the vice squared up on the mill. Also got a full collet set. So I also got busy on the cub gear again.
  16. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    You made her laugh! And she says thank you!
  17. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Got a wonderful surprise for my birthday yesterday. Wife got me a benchtop mill with DRO! Can't wait to start making some chips with it. She also got me a nice bench to put it on. :banana-dance:
  18. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    I think these will work a lot better than the O Rings or bungee's, though they will add a little weight.
  19. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Practiced a little tool forming this morning. I think I'm getting better!
  20. Stevendavis

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Yes he does!
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