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On flathead engines, surfacing the head removes an equivalent volume of transfer area, thus limiting the breathing. That's why Onan used domed pistons to reduce the volume of the combustion chamber and thus increasing the compression ratio for natural gas. What is your finished bore diameter...

Tough crowd! He came here all proud and excited to show off his project and instead of patting him on the back, we point out all the flaws. jack vines, who's never painted a vise.

How's this for a deal? I've got a shelf full of older brand name routers, large and small. I'll send you one of each for cheap and you can move on to your next most wanted. jack vines

Agree. I've used the Delta 4" and 6" for many years; solid, honest machines. Wish you were closer; I've got a working 4" Delta which needs a good home. BTW, the SawStop table saws get all the publicity, but the jointer is one of the most dangerous machines in the shop, because the operator's...

Is it possible to install a garage door opener on a roll-up door? I'm using the side-mount Chamberlain on my home overhead garaage door and it works fine. jack vines

Back to what started all this, I just looked at the Milwaukee and it's a #6365, 13 amp Heavy Duty. Just now on eBay, someone is trying to flog one for $359. Based on the sentiments here, that's unlikely to happen. The old B&D SawCat has worked fine for fifty years, but it's only 9.5 amp...

I've built several potting benches and found metal work surfaces preferrable. Find one which was a countertop in a former life. Scrap yards and Habitat ReStores are good sources. The first one was built around a sheet of galvanized steel that already had a lip on it. The second, I went to the...

Again, locally, a small businessman had workers at benches doing final assembly on small stuff. The corded drills and hand powered ratchets and screwdrivers had been getting the job done forever. Those on the benches bitched so much, he had to buy larger, clumsier, heavier, battery powered...

Locally, a lithium battery on a charger in the garage is being blamed for starting the fire which destroyed the house. Your results may vary. jack vines

Yesterday, saw a sign for an estate sale and swung by. It had far more guy stuff than any lately, but I'm pretty well covered (and then some) so was just looking. In the basement shop, sitting on the floor under a table, was a near-new Milwaukee circular saw for $10; IIRC, they were at least...

Way lowballing estimates. I've been buying Kennedy boxes for more than fifty years and haven't seen a $20 one this century. For that stack, I'd get $250 in one day and $500 easily if I were willing to separate them. jack vines

For $90, you did OK. The motor, pulley and belt should be replaced, but those aren't difficult to find. jack vines

The Maytag repairman was fired years ago. Today's Maytag washers have a "non-serviceable drum." When the bearings go out, and they all go out in less than five years, the only repair is a complete new drum unit, which cost about $1000. There's a guy on the internet who figured out how to R&R...

Where are you located? I'm considering selling my really nice Made-in-Taiwan-in 1975 Kao Ming 40S Tool and Cutter grinder. Do a search for info on these and PM me if interested. jack vines

Heckuva deal. Asking if there's anything else is always good technique. Some of my best finds have come from that. jack vines