I live on the east side of Parma off State south of Snow. A long way from Hawaii (Oahu), I would trade spots in a second, interested?
As far as valves go, I just bought 2 of basicly every kind made that is non- electric. I want to make sure I have what I need when I start. I hope to get the info I need. But if not I'll figure it out.
I will check out forgemagic.com.
I will also post picks.
My design is basicly a ka75.com, but beefed up quiet a bit. It will basicly be the same but centerd in the middle of a four poste linear slide, and both cylinders will drive up and down.
I should have the steel by the end of the week. They are wating actualy for the S-7, so I will pick it up when they have the whole order.
To start I am only making one die set, just flat. I think I will be able to knock out the fab in 6-16 hours, well we'll see. The valving will probably end up being the part that takes the most time.
I can't wait, I love building new things.
:)