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Once again , thanks to all for your help.

I've uncovered the M.E. article by Tom W.- only trouble is, that it's in about 5 parts, & requires me to re-insert the PDF number for each part separately, print it, cancel that part & type in next part, print etc.

Ah, well, it will keep me out of mischief !

Mike.

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I have found a metric conversion chart on Google, so although it is time consuming, I'll just do a little at a time. Being involved in woodturning for many years, I find that metalwork is done at a much slower pace - so I'll have to adapt !

Just one thing that puzzles me so far, is the S50 con. rod. The kit supplies a rectangular piece of steel, 1/4" x 3/8" x 3.5", & the finished drawing shows that it is tapered 1/4" to 3/16", with rounded ends.

I can't figure out how to tackle it. Do I set over the tailstock & knock off the corners ? On the plan drawing, it is illustrated on its side with one length tapered, & one side flat - as if only one side has been tapered.

Can someone please sort me out on this one ?

Many thanks

Mike.

Hi, I'm just returning to metalwork after a 20yr. absence, although during this time I've used My ML10 for Ornamental Turning, & wodturning. I also have a Coronet woodturning lathe, & a small bench drill. I built the V10 some years ago, but think I will need assistance with the S50.

There appears to be a lot of casting sand on the C.I. parts, & although I have had success with the flywheel rim & edge, I am unsure how to tackle inside the cylinder to remove ingrained sand prior to boring. S.T. are ignoring my emails. Also , I have commenced the tedious task of transferring the drawings into metric. Why do they insist on imperial - AND, expressed as fractions.?

Are there any digital calipers out there that show fractions- I think not. Maybe I'm supposed to measure with a ruler !

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Many thanks

Mike.