The Home Machinist!

Intersted? Yes!!
Thanks for posting this.

That string of disconnects would look perfect behind my Mikado Polson Logging #90.
RussN

Don't hide in shame!
Educate!
RussN

I'd like to see the details of the hydrostatic oilers several of the Kitsap Live Steamers builders (and others, I am certain) have on their locomotives. They make them to look like air reservoirs mounted under a running board, or "semi-hidden" under the smokebox on the front deck. With a large volum...

Happy to hear that.
It remains upside down when I click on it.

Oh well.
RussN

RSG: Looks great on your mill! Enjoy. Today I installed my 8" rotary table on my mill bed next to my 6" Kurt vice. It all fits, happily. Tomorrow I receive the tool steel I ordered to mill new expansion link blocks for the worn ones in my Ten Wheeler. The Kurt 6" vice has been wonderful for all the ...

Jack:
Thanks for sharing your wisdom again.
Cool stuff.
RussN

Lee:
I do not have an answer for you on determining what material an unmarked wheel is.
Sorry. Hopefully someone else has an answer we can all learn from.
My unclear point was that the expense of new wheels was worthwhile.
RussN

Exact same question and impression here on the pipe wrap.
What did you use?
Gorgeous detailing, as usual.
RussN

Use CBN wheels for grinding steel tooling. John H. is correct.
When I acquired a used tool grinder, I replaced the worn wheels with new CBN ones.
Nice results, and worth the expense!
RussN

My answer to questions from people who have no understanding of our Live Steam pursuit in our home shops is: I build sculptures. Kinetic sculptures! They understand that, and then see the locomotives. I often see a bit of shock in their eyes. And most folks then want to know more. I am happy to shar...

Thanks, Al. I see your location is in Comox, BC. Beautiful place to live, with a significant steam logging history. I lived in Seattle for 45 years and had many a fun visit to locations on Vancouver Island, eh. Rode the Bud cars on the rail line several times. Engineered and road behind several stea...

Sheesh! Inverted photos. Must be Australian.
I've posted them before and they appeared normal.
'Wonder what changed? "Got a virus?
RussN