Randy, the check came today... thank you DOnt worry, you didnt "insult me" with trying to get a deal on the castings, thats what friends are for, but thanks for the extra $10 Just glad I could help with the other stuff.

Since I got my sherline rotary table and angle plate last year, doing the heads (boring , fin slitting,etc) has become enjoyable. It IS where the head takes shape and really gives a lot of character to the engine.

I like the difference in appearance between some surfaces left withg machine marks, some with bead blasting, some sanded and polished... it all adds to the look and character of the engine, like you say the different ways the light shines off various portions.

Oh yeah, my ISP has been doing some maintenance and some emails are not getting through for some reason.... I did get the anodising one, I referred you to Tim Wiltse... did you get that one?

Andrew