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One set of trucks sold, only one set of T-frames left in stock...

Bump. I still have all these things available. FYI, just sayin'...

Yes, I plan on some variety of tailstock, probably very simple in design. I gated it at the ends of the barrel, actually. The ingate was at the clamp end and I put a riser on the other end. Casting-wise, gating it on the base wouldn't be a great idea, the metal flowing in would waterfall over the ed...

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. The hole is parallel to the long side, and about 1/8" of a difference along the hole in reference to the base. So, I think the tailstock is okay. My logic behind the setup was that the pressure of the drill would keep the leg pressed against the center. I think that...

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Now for some headscratchery to figure out my next step....

"Caution" signs:

It has been suggested that I add some pics of the items, so here they are.
T-frame kits: Station sign: Flying vee's:

Hot. It was very hot. Nah, with proper PPE it's not too much worse than casting bronze. Melts only a couple hundred degrees higher than the pouring temp for bronze, and it's maybe 2600 or so at pouring temp. I actually poured this one on the cool side, I didn't think I got a full pour. But it surpri...

Thanks Everyone. Harold, I did try a fly cutter, unfortunately my tool grinding skills and the lack of oompf in my mill's ability to turn it made it not very effective. I did use the largest diameter cutter I could, got decent results with that. It seemed to mill fine, black powdery chips and not mu...

All you real machinists, if you must laugh, please do so quietly, to avoid injuring my tender feelings...
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Howdy all, I'm creating a new post on some of the things I have available for sale. My truck post got a bit muddled, and I have some other things as well. So, here's what I have currently. 2 sets of 1/8th scale, 7.x" gauge T-frame Bettendorf truck kits. $150.00 per kit plus shipping. 3 quarter scale...

Just a friendly reminder, now that Cabin Fever is over, I still have two sets of T-frames available. PM me if interested...