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So, I went to cut some 1/4 x 20TPI threads today, and guess what, missing the 30 tooth gear. Anyone know how available that will be? Also, "E" gear, is that a 27 tooth gear? Thanks of the help! Good Morning :!: NateD :D Go To: http://www.smithy.com/midas/pricing/xl Scroll down to Support ...

Well thanks to Ken's links, I found out why my Westcott chuck wouldn't come apart. The pin holding the pinion in was bent (I did it). The pin was held in a blind hole with a cap screw, so I drilled in from the back and was able to drive the pin out. Once the pin was out the pinion fell out and I wa...

Hi guys, Thanks for all your responses. Just to keep you up to date.....I still have not been able to open up this 6" Westcott chuck. I think I may have damaged it while trying to open it up. One of the posts I read that Ken provided a link to indicate that there was a pin that needed to be re...

I didn't see an "introduce yourself" board so I'll take a few liberties posting here. I've been a woodworker for many years and have gotten interested in metalworking and then machining. Within the last month I've added to my 30'x50' shop: Griz G4003g lathe Griz G0561 horizontal bandsaw L...

redneckalbertan wrote:A great resource for all sorts of information: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/

Hello Al

Thanks, for sharing your find.

Ken.

Hello :!: appiebroomer :D Welcome to The Home Machinist! 8) How about an update on your progress. :shock: :lol: As you have found out, we have members that really enjoy helping each other, and sharing there skill’s and or knowledge,as well as there project’s, idea’s, and more. In order for this to ...

I have an older Westcott 6" 3 jaw chuck that I'm trying to take apart to clean an oil it, but I can't seem to get it opened up. I have all the screws out. I can only push the back plate off so far before it stops.What am I doing wrong ? Good Morning :!: appiebroomer :D Check this post out on t...

Link removed was not supposed to be there. :oops: Hello :!: J.T. :D These might be helpful: - http://ccdist.com/_serviceManuals/briggs/275429.pdf - http://www.briggsandstratton.com/us/en/shop/parts-and-accessories/repair-manuals/repair-manual-for-vanguard-v-twin-overhead-valve-ohv-engines - http://...

atsfsteam wrote:Link removed was not supposed to be there.

Hello J.T.

Thanks for the Heads Up.

Ken.

with a single bearing on the crank both pistons are in time with each other i would expect on spark per rotation. the cam times the 2 180 deg apart. file:///C:/Users/long/Downloads/B%20%2526%20S%20VanguardTwin%20Cylinder%20OHV%20Service%20Manual.pdf manuals are readily avail online hammermill Your ...

(ALL) :D I forgot I also had these, they might be of interest, for your Balancing Needs. - - - - - - Experiments on engine balancing: with a special model 1907 (40p) - https://archive.org/details/experimentsoneng00bart or https://archive.org/download/experimentsoneng00bart/experimentsoneng00bart.pd...

Steve,

Go ahead and try your idea,
Then test it to see if it meets
your needs. Do a follow up
with pictures and your comments

Have fun.

Ken.