No, I am not from Boston. I was born in Maine, and still live here.

that explains it was in service with a guy from Maine he had that same accent

How could I forget the Stratford Hollow bog hog!! and the Manatee.

The crank does not need polishing. The yellow timesaver only cuts soft metals like babbitt. Thank you for your kind words, and Happy Thanksgiving to you also!!

@FrancisMcNally24 Thanks Mac.👍🇺🇸👍

I do not understand what you wrote for a comment.

What are you talking about? That was a perfect job.

1925 Model T Ford

@@FrancisMcNally24 OKAY nice old motor

Why are you yelling at me with all caps? The surface finish is good enough. The hone cleaned it up real nice, that is why I left .002" - .003", and it took me about 3 hours to completely hone it out. Look at the next video where I hone it, it looks ok to me. Like I have explained in my introduction video, I am not an "EXPERT" on this, just a reasonably knowledgeable individual. I am doing all this for fun, and something to do while freshly retired. I am sorry if it does not meet your "expert" abilities.

@@FrancisMcNally24 didn't think about caps being on... sorry about that. I've worked with milling and turning/cnc for 45 years,, when I drill a 600cc mc cylinder I set the target -0.06 mm below the finished target.. and hone for max 3-5 min.. the first 0.03- 0.04 disappear with the first hone strokes. the last 0.02mm takes 3-4 min to remove. it requires practice and a very fine surface. it gives a 100% round and straight cylinder.. after that I hone with a flex honer to make a 30 degree cross hatch,, 98% of the work is done by making a nice and smooth surface and setting the target correctly. so next time you drill a cylinder you have something to look for.. I think your bad surfaces are because you don't have enough clearance behind the cutter and no postiv cutting edge and nose radius,, actually the steel you are using is not good for cast iron,, buy a toolbits steel and grind it 30 degrees on each side and move it up into the round hole on the drill head, then it will be more rigid = nice surface ...

Your welcome, I glad you like it.

Thanks, and yes I made the extension.

I have .004" clearance after honing.

@@FrancisMcNally24 Perfect, I could not see the numbers on the bore gauge. Some pistons come with specs that get folks new to the hobby in trouble. I'd hate to see anyone do such excellent work only to have a problem. I assumed you had done your research but figured it never hurts to speak up and potentially save someone some grief. I enjoy the videos thanks for taking the time to make them.

Thank You, I enjoy it.

Thank You. I enjoy doing this.

Acer Bed Mill

The way covers are fine. I put a new one on the z axis when I first bought the machine several years ago. All of the covers are in good shape, even though they might not look it on camera.

It is an Acer Bedmill with a Fagor 8055I 3 axis controller.

It is not scary at all. I have used it many times like this. Using a 45 degree tool in a boring head will cause chatter.

@@FrancisMcNally24 That is the point lol I started on a Bridge port at 16 no dro no power feed. just the programme to cut the 45 I could not write being a manual miller lol

Just a coincidence. This model T was sitting in a barn for 63 years, almost like the chicken coupe you are working on. This one was in a lot worse shape. The body wood is all rotted, and a lot of the metal is rusted bad, and that is why I am going to make a speedster with it. I enjoy watching your videos, and have for several years. I think it is great that you can share what you do with your daughter, and she really seems to enjoy it. That is very special.

@@FrancisMcNally24 I just wish I had that bridgeport here! I could do so much more.

Thank you for the kind words.

I am happy that you are enjoying and learning. I am also enjoying showing the whole process to someone who is interested, like you. Keep watching and within the nest couple of years we will have a completed antique automobile!!

Thank You for the complement.

I purchase the Babbitt ingots from Langs Old Car Parts. It is made from tin, antimony, and copper.

I purchase the Babbitt ingots from Langs Old Car Parts. It is made from tin, antimony, and copper.

Thank you. The Ebay store where I bought the boring fixture and molds is vintagemotormachine. The gentleman's name is Gene French out of Colorado.

Would not be able to do that with the mold I have. It has a funnel in the center.

@@FrancisMcNally24 I have an extra end plate that I notched so I can pore the caps vertical. I added a removable plug to the pour spout.

Thank you for the complement, and yes it is amazing that this car was built 100 years ago with no computer aided design or CNC machinery.

No, I purchased the mols from an Ebay Store named vintagemotormachine.

I am not a very good welder, so no I have not. I do have a tig welder, but I am not comfortable trying that.

Well that is fine if you have one, but I don't and I don't know where to get one, and even if I did, I do not have the funds available to purchase one. But I do have all this equipment in my shop from the last 24 years of working for myself, and now have the time because I am retired. I am just showing a possible way of doing it yourself. I am not worried of easier, I am worried about spending any more than I have to.

Thank you. I am not an expert, but I love doing this and learning while I do it.

@@FrancisMcNally24 I think that you are doing a great job Mac. I can tell that you were a Tool and Die Machinist. 👍🇺🇸👍

Thank you. The milling machine with the Acu-Rite MillPwr controller is my favorite. It is easy to program, and can even take a .dxf file from any CAD package directly into it.

@@FrancisMcNally24 Thanks Mac, I appreciate it. 👍

It would seem like it at first sight, but the holes are not a press fit for a dowel, and the rear one goes through the bearing body, but bottoms on a radius inside the engine. Using the damming compound is very easy.

@@FrancisMcNally24 shows what I know. :) thank you for replying graciously.

Thank you. I enjoy this kind of work so much.

The Babbitt will not stick to the steel bolts, just like it won't stick to the steel mold. KR Wilson makes a tool you can use with a hammer to do the same thing, But I like using the air hammer.

I use RotoMetals Casting Retainer Putty. Amazon has it for about $40 for a pound.

Sorry if my video is not perfect. You try doing this and try to film it yourself and let me know how you do. I am just doing this for something to do to use up my time while being retired. If you don't like it don't watch, because it is what it is!! I can't always see what is in the camera while I am busy.