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by BClemens
Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Small bolts
Replies: 33
Views: 8033

Re: Small bolts

makinsmoke wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:23 am Vance,
McMaster has some 2-56 nuts in a smaller size than you usually see. You have to check the dimensions. I used them on my stock car.
That is very true - 1/8" brass hex 2-56 nuts and "only" $1.00 each from McMaster-Carr. I keep these in the safe...

BClemens
by BClemens
Mon Nov 07, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Small bolts
Replies: 33
Views: 8033

Re: Small bolts

I'm old school and do not advocate the use of metric fasteners (please forgive me!) but for scale looking nuts and bolts, the metric sizes are surprisingly accurate aesthetically and very easy to find in SS and steel (even blackened). This may involve purchasing metric taps and dies in some cases bu...
by BClemens
Thu Oct 06, 2022 6:47 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Saltwater
Replies: 9
Views: 4607

Re: Saltwater

Hi All, all of our locomotives have been submerged in salt water in Naples, Fl. looking for thoughts on where to start the restoration project, crankcases full of water electrical circuits , battery all corroded , a real mess Thanks Brother in law from Dover, NH left a few days ago to take care of ...
by BClemens
Wed Oct 05, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: diesel loco drawings
Replies: 29
Views: 22446

Re: diesel loco drawings

Poor guy has no hair left, he pulled it all out! Self induced bucket of much too much interest...
Take a deep breath Sir...

BClemens
by BClemens
Wed Oct 05, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Saltwater
Replies: 9
Views: 4607

Re: Saltwater

Observing what Ian (the horrible) did has been heartbreaking enough but going into the intricacies and details like this brings tears to the eyes! God bless you grand folks with all that has been at once thrown at you!! Bill Shields needs to go over with you folks and oversee these restorations! I'm...
by BClemens
Wed Oct 05, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 2-1/2" Scale 20-ton Narrow Gauge Shay
Replies: 4
Views: 2646

Re: 2-1/2" Scale 20-ton Narrow Gauge Shay

Good going Jeff! I bought the castings from John and have a start with the machining - sort of slow going at the start but making progress. (the engine block is a SOB to machine!) Anyhow, so very happy for you with this venture... and will reiterate what others have said: looking anxiously toward yo...
by BClemens
Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: 40x60 Workshop
Replies: 37
Views: 42115

Re: 40x60 Workshop

Dave, Just went through building a shop two years ago. We bought a 12.5 acre horse farm (w/o horses!!) and no garage except the attached two car. Needed space so went with all I could place where it was built - 30 x 60 and it is NOT large enough! Built a gambrel roof for upper space and high ceiling...
by BClemens
Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Pandemic Progress?
Replies: 18
Views: 13563

Re: Pandemic Progress?

Last May we finished rebuilding a Winton Mogul, I'm fond of the Winton moguls but the Green Goddess really looked sharp. Thank you, Pat! I plan on painting my 2.5" scale Mogul a lot likt the Goddess. Great going Marty! You're a busy guy with grand-kids and all, along with your 'business hobbie...
by BClemens
Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: MACH3 and MPG Pendant
Replies: 20
Views: 33765

Re: MACH3 and MPG Pendant

Hope this was sorted out... I had many issues with the C22 CNC4PC pendant interface card - many issues. It would work great one day and not another. I threw in the towel with the interface and the pendant. Go to Vistacnc and check the iMach III - it is USB and boots with the computer not Mach3 and i...
by BClemens
Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Need a Quiet 12v Air compressor
Replies: 29
Views: 23786

Re: Need a Quiet 12v Air compressor

Dry ice dropped into distilled water will make lots of pressure in a closed high pressure container... and it does so very quietly. If the volume needed or the length of time/pressure is low - volume and pressure can the 'throttled' by the insulation of the container. A remote controlled propane tor...
by BClemens
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Power Drawbar
Replies: 17
Views: 25895

Re: Power Drawbar

I agree about the air compressor - I place mine way far away from where I am. When is blows up or throws a rod it will be all alone to do so... Its a necessary evil because I get too dizzy blowing chips away by mouth - and I do try sometimes..
BC
by BClemens
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your thoughts on a replacement compressor
Replies: 101
Views: 41323

Re: Your thoughts on a replacement compressor

Harold, are you saying that you have contemplated drinking from a spittoon? No-one really knows what would happen if it gets really tough, do they?
(all in jest!)
BC