This is a single action Open Column Twin Cylinder steam engine and actually the first one I ever attempted to build. The design it’s not mine. This is something that I came across on the internet when I was searching for blueprints and it looked cool to me but also neither too simple nor too […]
Tailstock Die Holder
A Tailstock Die Holder should be among the first projects for the amateur machinist since it’s a very useful tool but also easy to make. By using a hand-held die…
Leveling the lathe
Leveling the lathe: How important it is to level my lathe? Leveling the lathe is an absolutely necessary procedure no matter what type of lathe you own. Even with the most accurate and well-made machines you will not be able to produce accurate work if it’s not properly leveled. The weight of the lathe or […]