I am Elmer's granddaughter. He would really be amazed, humbled and honored at the number of people that enjoy his book. He loved to build his engines and he...
How nice! I belong to several 'groups' and I think Bob and Margaret Shores are the only family members I have ever "met." A guy as nice and as knowledgeable...
To Elmer Granddaughter Finally I have the opportunity of thanking Elmer through his granddaughter. I never knew or spoke to Elmer but I feel as if I know him...
Hello, I am new to the group and am working on my second engine. Are his engines scale versions of real ones??? I want to know because on the engine I am...
Elmer's designs are very flexible. They are designed with engine principles in mind and using readily available barstock or scrap... not replicas of any...
Some of Elmer's designs call for 3/16-40 threads, especially for packnuts. Taps and dies in that size are difficult to come by, and the #10 size is very...
... I'd be quite surprised if there were anything that critical about the 3/16-40 vs. 10-32 threads, though a finer thread might be preferred if the engagement...
You can get these taps and dies plus the fittings from www.PMReasherch.com. Jach Sims ... From: Donald Qualls To: Elmers_Engines_1@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hello Paul, I am a newbie. Your response to the question raised another question in my mind. What other metals should not be in moving contact with one...
Generally, same metals should not bear against each other in moving parts. One example many of us have seen is hardened steel drills spinning out in the...
Paul, Thanks for the reply and the tips. I just ordered some S/S small hex bolts from Microfastners. Julian -- In Elmers_Engines_1@yahoogroups.com, "Paul W....
Hi Julian, That's what I use, only I get mine from Small Parts. Moody and Wiha make nice little nut drivers for the small sizes. Moody makes open end wrenches...
I guess everyone knows that Cole's Power Models has been sold to a fellow in Texas and is open for business again? http://www.colespowermodels.com/ will get...
Hi there, ... Well, let me send a "thank you" to him via you. I've built 3 of elmers engines, and am within days of finishing a 4th, and have enjoyed building...
Hi there, ... rule. ... galling. ... brass ... steel ... All the above is good advice, to which I'll say that I almost never follow it when building one of...
For the materials issue, brass against aluminum is an excellent bearing combination, better than brass against brass or aluminum against aluminum. If you're...
I'm building the mine engine. I wanted a substantial feel so I'm making some parts (the base, flywheel, crankshaft) from mild steel. Some of this will get...
Charles Try Boeshield T-9 on the bare steel parts. You spray it on and let it set for a while and wipe off the excess. You probably want to go back and wipe...
Charles Not sure why my original answer didn't make it through but here goes again. Try a product called Boeshield T-9. You can get it through Sears. You...
I received both messages at once ... about 10:40 am on Saturday. I got the first one first, which you sent Thursday at 11:57 am WHOOPS, that's 2 weeks ago...
Well, I can give the answer.... I missed the message. All of Elmer's Engine's Groups are restricted, and Moderated. I must approve all memberships and...
Dirk Here is a link to the Boeshield web site: http://www.boeshield.com/ I picked up mine at a local Sears in Southern Cal. You may have to call around...
I've bought Boeshield at my local West Marine store here in Virginia. It's also available on their website at westmarine.com. No affiliation. Mosby _____ ...
Group: I'm new here, but would have been here sooner if a friend had mentioned the group sooner. I have Elmer's book and have planned to begin one of his...
Welcome Dave, I am sort of new my self. I am about 1/2 way complete with Elmers mini-mill engine. I am new at machining so it is a real learning experience to...
... The very one (Chapter 33?) I've been studying. Still don't understand some of the drawings, though. More study to be done. Will it run on air only? I've...
Dave, The one I am building is the "other" mill engine # 43. I am sure that they all will run on air. To an inexperienced fellow like me the drawings can be...
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