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by piedmontg
Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:45 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Steam engine sheet metal chimney base replacement
Replies: 11
Views: 22093

Re: Steam engine sheet metal chimney base replacement

Hi There is another site that has lots of people who fix these up. It has a dedicated forum to these steam engine plants. I just got lots of help with two of my wife's engines - a Marklin 4150 /91/D9 and a 4160/D9 Here is link to the engine sub forum, you have to register to see photo's etc. https:/...
by piedmontg
Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Silver soldering torches
Replies: 45
Views: 8094

Re: Silver soldering torches

Hi I have purchased directly from Sievert at their US headquarters: Sievert Industries a Div. of Rothenberger 7130 Clinton Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111 Tel: 1-800-545-7698 Fax: 1- 815-633-0879 E-Mail: info@sievertindustries.com They answered questions for me. Not sure you save anything by buying direct....
by piedmontg
Mon Aug 22, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Coles Worthington Duplex Steam Pump
Replies: 18
Views: 11172

Re: Coles Worthington Duplex Steam Pump

Hi
I am a bit late to this, but I am starting a project that could use this little pump, any more casting sets lurking around?

Bob
by piedmontg
Mon Nov 01, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Suggestions on transporting 7.5" equipment
Replies: 45
Views: 15266

Re: Suggestions on transporting 7.5" equipment

Here are last three showing spacing.
Rear-Bar-v-7.jpg
Rear-Bar-v-8.jpg
Rear-Bar-v-9.jpg
by piedmontg
Mon Nov 01, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Suggestions on transporting 7.5" equipment
Replies: 45
Views: 15266

Re: Suggestions on transporting 7.5" equipment

Hi I just went through all my photos and do not have a picture of the 1993 ¾ ton Ford Extended length Econovan that I custom built for hauling my 1 ½ locomotive (Atlantic), four cars, a caboose, and the site “stuff”. Let me try and describe it, but first my requirements. It was for only two people, ...
by piedmontg
Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Kozo A3 3/4 scale up and running sort of
Replies: 53
Views: 33765

Re: Kozo A3 3/4 scale up and running sort of

Here is a example of feed water system using hand pump / axle pump / and bypass through the axle pump, swiped from a book someplace do not know where. Lots of plumbing. Also useful for clearing stuck checks or air lock in the axle pump.
Locomotive Boiler Feed.jpg
by piedmontg
Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:08 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Looking for 5/8" high aluminum rail
Replies: 8
Views: 5107

Re: Looking for 5/8" high aluminum rail

just a thought - contact some of the other tracks that have 1" on the ground. They might have a source or a die.

Bob
by piedmontg
Thu May 06, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Injectors - A General Guide to the Model Automatic Injector
Replies: 15
Views: 12690

Re: Injectors - A General Guide to the Model Automatic Injector

Your write-up is very informative and on target. I have not seen anything like that information compiled in one place.

Thank You

Bob
by piedmontg
Sat May 01, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Power Drawbar
Replies: 17
Views: 25941

Re: Power Drawbar

I finally broke down two years ago when I just could not reach any longer with bad back and arthritis. Up and down a step stool was just as bad. Purchased one from H & W, should have done five years earlier. Took about two hours to get everything on. Now its fun to run the mill again. I now chan...
by piedmontg
Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Tiny Power M twin
Replies: 6
Views: 5508

Re: Tiny Power M twin

Hi

Did you try the current owners of the Tiny Power line. Even though they may not sell the castings they may sell the prints if you inquire.
http://www.tinypower.com/

Bob
by piedmontg
Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Chas. V. Arnold Tiny Power Northern
Replies: 3
Views: 5384

Re: Chas. V. Arnold Tiny Power Northern

Hi Here is a link to Tiny Power - http://www.tinypower.com/. On the far right side is a link to Charles V. Arnold's history. Lots of folders full of stuff. I know someone was selling the steam engine kits (not locomotives) not sure who, could not find current seller, it was not Coles. This company h...
by piedmontg
Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Considering a DRO
Replies: 33
Views: 29402

Re: Considering a DRO

To add a bit to Harold’s point of learning and what actually constitutes “getting it” for machining ie the feel for each machine, each machines differences in spring etc. I had an opportunity about 13 years ago to teach machining when two granddaughters aged 8 and 10 came into the shop and told me t...