Hmmm...
I made mine with very little "slop" when cold. They have not yet seized up when running.
But I don't have any specific numbers to give you. It was all by feel.
RussN
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- Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:55 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
- Replies: 688
- Views: 975497
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Completed Locomotive Stand
- Replies: 5
- Views: 262
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:17 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Quick update tomorrow (3/19)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 186
Re: Quick update tomorrow (3/19)
Mike:
Thank you for your continued support of this web board!
RussN
Thank you for your continued support of this web board!
RussN
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ball Oilers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 184
Re: Ball Oilers
E-STOP switch.
BTDT.
'Will probably do that again...
RussN
BTDT.
'Will probably do that again...
RussN
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:16 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: OS Porter Mogul
- Replies: 65
- Views: 76546
Re: OS Porter Mogul
Looking really good!
I am enjoying watching your creative progress.
RussN
I am enjoying watching your creative progress.
RussN
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New hobbyist waterjet cutter being offered
- Replies: 12
- Views: 270
Re: New hobbyist waterjet cutter being offered
Having chosen and managed a 48" x 48" water jet cutter for the Univ. of Washington ME shops, I can attest to: - The usefulness of these machines, - The challenges of getting them operating correctly and consistently, - And the operating expenses incurred. Not inexpensive. A small shop unit...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
- Replies: 688
- Views: 975497
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:38 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
- Replies: 688
- Views: 975497
Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Oh WOW!!
RussN
RussN
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:01 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
- Replies: 688
- Views: 975497
Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Good work getting the crosshead guides squared up.
That will go a long way toward guaranteeing good operation. More work up front, far less work downstream.
You'll be happy.
RussN
That will go a long way toward guaranteeing good operation. More work up front, far less work downstream.
You'll be happy.
RussN
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:58 am
- Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
- Topic: Why are these springs necessary
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21386
Re: Why are these springs necessary
"...with oared passenger cars."
Makes me picture a Roman Galley...
RussN
Makes me picture a Roman Galley...
RussN
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Waste not, want not...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 544
Re: Waste not, want not...
Dial calipers are notorious for getting crud in the rack and pinion, causing inaccuracies.
Or worse: A skipped gear tooth. I've corrected my share of those.
RussN
Or worse: A skipped gear tooth. I've corrected my share of those.
RussN
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:16 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Rail Bender
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1432
Re: Rail Bender
A day without learning something new is a wasted day.
Just sayin'.
RussN
Just sayin'.
RussN