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by boaterri
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: CannonBall
Replies: 9
Views: 5426

Re: CannonBall

I didn't know that Cannonball was selling plans.
by boaterri
Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Partially machined T-frame Bettendorf truck
Replies: 3
Views: 1316

Re: Partially machined T-frame Bettendorf truck

Well that was quick.....
by boaterri
Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: Request For Services
Topic: Does anyone sharpen endmills?
Replies: 13
Views: 14685

Re: Does anyone sharpen endmills?

Hello, I have acquired a KO Lee B600 cutter grinder. The machine has a 5/8" arbor. It is my plan to sharpen endmills, drills etc. as sending them out is not an option due to my location. What would be the preferred wheels as a good basic set for non carbide grinding? Is there a vendor that has ...
by boaterri
Wed Nov 16, 2022 6:31 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line
Replies: 342
Views: 747618

Re: Alcalde & Coalfield High Line

"Hopefully never to be used again"?????

Until of course, you decide on an addition to the track.
by boaterri
Thu Oct 20, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 3/4" Scale J1e
Replies: 1168
Views: 491002

Re: 3/4" Scale J1e

No, pie are not square, pie are round, cornbread are square.......
by boaterri
Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:22 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Switch (Turnout) Motor
Replies: 16
Views: 8213

Re: Switch (Turnout) Motor

You also want to consider lightning protection. The long control wire will make a dandy antenna in the event of a nearby lightning strike. I have over 12 years of experience dealing with lightning and 7.x" gauge railroad signal systems so that's not an issue :lol: http://www.minirailsolutions....
by boaterri
Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Switch (Turnout) Motor
Replies: 16
Views: 8213

Re: Switch (Turnout) Motor

You also want to consider lightning protection. The long control wire will make a dandy antenna in the event of a nearby lightning strike.
by boaterri
Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: An impressive Swiss New Shay
Replies: 6
Views: 3144

Re: An impressive Swiss New Shay

All class "C" shay locos had 3 trucks, 3 cylinders. You can actually balance quite nicely on a single truck tender.
by boaterri
Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Erskine Tramway
Replies: 333
Views: 266861

Re: Erskine Tramway

Mike:
Don't know if there is a pay version but the free version is very good where my house is but 5 miles west (water with small uninhabitable islands) the image goes soft when you zoom in. No spooky gov't facilities there either.

Rick
by boaterri
Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Erskine Tramway
Replies: 333
Views: 266861

Re: Erskine Tramway

You might try "flash earth" for satellite imagery. Don't know about your area but the images for my area are clearer and newer.

Rick
by boaterri
Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:37 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Steam Engine Caught on Infrared Camera
Replies: 6
Views: 5064

Re: Steam Engine Caught on Infrared Camera

I would guess that it is the journal boxes that are hot on the trucks.
by boaterri
Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:26 am
Forum: Welding
Topic: Welds Getting Less Bulgy
Replies: 11
Views: 13949

Re: Welds Getting Less Bulgy

You might want to watch some youtube videos by "Welding tips and tricks". Jodie does a good job breaking down the process and techniques for MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on a variety of materials.

Rick