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- Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lathe Drum Switch Lever Direction
- Replies: 3
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Lathe Drum Switch Lever Direction
I have three lathes. On two lathes the drum switch handle is moved to the right for forward spindle rotation. On the third it is the left position. On this one the switch cover is exposed showing the embossed L and R and that's the way I hooked it up. More than once I have mistakenly flipped it in r...
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cutting oil holder
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6913
Re: Cutting oil holder
I use Sterno heat chafing dish cans. The style with the small pop out center lid. The cutting oil brush rests in it nicely and the hole edge is good for wiping the bristles. When the chips accumulate, the hole is big enough for wiping out easily. A magnet glued to the bottom can hold it in the T slo...
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: loose screw issue
- Replies: 59
- Views: 29722
Re: loose screw issue
RSG, I have used grass whip cord, available in diff sizes, for DIY "Nylok" needs many times. The best fix for stripped holes in concrete when
using Tapcon screws too. GW cord is very tough.
RichD
using Tapcon screws too. GW cord is very tough.
RichD
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:02 pm
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: RMI 65 ton Center Cab and 3 Cars
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4936
RMI 65 ton Center Cab and 3 Cars
RMI 65 ton Center cab industrial switcher w/side rods, 2.5” scale, 7.5” gauge Solid riveted cab; All steel construction; Axle-mounted, heavy duty industrial gear boxes; 5/8 hp, continuous-duty 24 volt DC motors; Solid-state programmable control and power modules; Phoenix sound system with 10”woofer ...
- Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Electric Motor question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7516
Re: Electric Motor question
Minaric and Dart are two more excellent brands, I use these.
RichD
RichD
- Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Bygone Era
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5238
Re: A Bygone Era
"Is that called a ‘Johnson Bar’?"
AKA "Jaw Breaker" for good reason.
AKA "Jaw Breaker" for good reason.
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Milling machine overarm - solid or tube
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5319
Re: Milling machine overarm - solid or tube
Steve, I believe the Mhead overarm on my 9x32 BP is a hollow casting. FWIW.
- Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cutting aluminum on a band saw
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8807
Re: Cutting aluminum on a band saw
The majority of chips can be knocked of the blade by fitting a brush to lightly rub on the blade. I have a Powermatic 15" Vertical. No problems with tires since new in the 80's. Buy a brass swede brush (about 1 x 3"wood handle ) and cut it in half. Mount one brush on a simple L bracket to ...
- Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ANSI Standard Force and Shrink Fits
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7380
Re: ANSI Standard Force and Shrink Fits
I did the shrink fit for iron wheels recently. Calculating the coefficient of expansion I chose 300*F for 1" dia.
Didn't work. The heat transfer is VERY fast. 500* gave enough clearance vs time to get'er in there to the shoulder.
RichD
Didn't work. The heat transfer is VERY fast. 500* gave enough clearance vs time to get'er in there to the shoulder.
RichD
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 7:18 pm
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: FOR SALE: 1.6 Scale Tender Wheels ****SOLD****
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3289
Re: FOR SALE: 1.6 Scale Tender Wheels
Does anyone know how to contact the seller?
- Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:36 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: FOR SALE: 1.6 Scale Tender Wheels ****SOLD****
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3289
Re: FOR SALE: 1.6 Scale Tender Wheels
AMc
I sent you a PM.
Hello AL. I'm Interested in buying. Check your Private Mail. (12/6/16)
I sent you a PM.
Hello AL. I'm Interested in buying. Check your Private Mail. (12/6/16)
- Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:37 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: Builders Plates
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8132
Re: Builders Plates
I have bought R. Dustins plates as well. Used them as a pattern to make silicone rubber molds then
poured waxes to have lost wax cast in silicon bronze by an art caster. Beautiful.
The early Westinghouse air pump cast bronze builders plate in 1/8 scale in this pic.
poured waxes to have lost wax cast in silicon bronze by an art caster. Beautiful.
The early Westinghouse air pump cast bronze builders plate in 1/8 scale in this pic.