Tom receives an email on his Aluminum Cutting article…

Tom had the opportunity to work on a turbo piston several weeks ago. On this particular piston the compression ratio needed to be lowered. Pistons are a basic part to all types of machinery that employ a reciprocating engine and are designed to work in harmony with the other components of the engine. Pistons sit [...]

Tom repairs a mountain bike shock.

Tom mills out a piston and shows you how to measure it.

 Many parts of an antique tractor are not manufactured any longer, and purchasing used parts are not any better shape than the one that needs repaired. In many instances the local machine shop may be the best choice. I am not an antique tractor guru by any imagination, although cleaning up a bore and building [...]