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by STRR
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Track Tamping Tools
Replies: 8
Views: 532

Re: Track Tamping Tools

See the other thread on Ballast Tamping Tools
by STRR
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Ballast Tamping Tools
Replies: 8
Views: 3042

Re: Ballast Tamping Tools

I believe Harbor Freight has discontinued that pneumatic tool. Amazon sells an Ironton 42" air scraper. Google "long reach air chisel" or "scraper".
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by STRR
Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: An interesting model railroad video
Replies: 2
Views: 551

Re: An interesting model railroad video

About a 150 years ago, I had set up my HO model railroad. We had a kitten that loved to attack the moving trains. We called him "the natural disaster".
by STRR
Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: American Bosch BA 33
Replies: 19
Views: 51721

Re: American Bosch BA 33

Fairbanks Morse model Z engine using an American Bosch AB 33 Magneto. Google is your friend. Or, you could have used the link the OP provided. It takes you straight to the FM Z information manual.
by STRR
Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: American Bosch BA 33
Replies: 19
Views: 51721

Re: American Bosch BA 33

Anyone who as dealt with Steve Belanger, knows what a great guy he is. I'm sure he would answer questions or at least give resource locations for a person to find the information. At least it's a lead.
by STRR
Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: American Bosch BA 33
Replies: 19
Views: 51721

Re: American Bosch BA 33

You might try contacting Steve Belanger of Belanger's Auto Electric/Mainely Magnetos at: http://www.mainelymagnetos.com/ He's the most knowledgeable magneto guy I have ever corresponded with. Tell him Terry Miller sent you as he has my American Bosch magneto right now. HISTORY: Bosch had been manufa...
by STRR
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Multi propane tanks
Replies: 6
Views: 2231

Re: Multi propane tanks

Remember, the 20lb propane tanks with the triangular valve handles are supposed to have a "float valve" that shuts off the flow of propane if the tanks are NOT vertical. They also have a outlet throat valve that will not allow flow without the hose with a proper connector screwed in. I've ...
by STRR
Sun May 14, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Name That Tool (v4)
Replies: 11
Views: 1797

Re: Name That Tool (v4)

#2 You are correct, they are broaching bushings. I have several that are the same.
by STRR
Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Broken Taps
Replies: 21
Views: 4095

Re: Broken Taps

Tap Extractor. They come in sets and are also sold separately by size. Go slow and easy. Work both out and in a little at a time. Use plenty of cutting oil. If you break the fingers, you can purchase new fingers. The extractors come in 3 and 4 flute types but you can not use them interchangeably. Fa...
by STRR
Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Draft
Replies: 2
Views: 1170

Re: Draft

Jos, I agree with you. His explanation only covers about half of the subject. The other half being the "petticoat" or eductor portion of the system. While it is important to design/control the pressures/flows through the nozzle sitting in the smoke box. It is equally important to design th...
by STRR
Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Welding
Topic: Powder spray welding
Replies: 5
Views: 3253

Re: Powder spray welding

In my area, they refer to it as "flame spray". That might or might not get you to information.

Good Luck
by STRR
Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Peltier Chips as an electrical source?
Replies: 22
Views: 4024

Re: Peltier Chips as an electrical source?

Take a look at wood stove circulation fans. They run off peltier modules, the heat from the wood burner, and the heat sink allowing one side to remain cool so as to have the chip generate electricity. They run a small DC motor to turn a fan blade. The hotter the stove, the faster the fan spins. You ...