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by JTolan
Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Axles
Replies: 13
Views: 2948

Thanks for the advice,

What type of jig set up for holding the wheel and axles while pressing and/or heat shrinking them together did you guys use?

Happy Steaming :)
Jeff
by JTolan
Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:46 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Axles
Replies: 13
Views: 2948

Axles

Hi guys, I recently bought some 1 1/2" scale wheels with the hole in the wheel reamed to .5". What would be the recomended OD for the axle and the size of the shoulder on the axle? Also, should the axle rod be tapered or just pressed on with lock tight? Thanks for your help in advance. Jeff
by JTolan
Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Lookin' for a bell..
Replies: 14
Views: 3664

Mike-
Paul Lavacot and Tom Artzberger may have the size you're looking for.
Jeff
by JTolan
Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Building a RMI Forney and having some issues
Replies: 31
Views: 15954

With my style of brakes there is no problem with stopping a 7 car train with people within 15 feet. I have the K-W plans what measurements do you need?
Jeff
by JTolan
Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Building a RMI Forney and having some issues
Replies: 31
Views: 15954

Some more
by JTolan
Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Building a RMI Forney and having some issues
Replies: 31
Views: 15954

Hi
On Emliy, which is slightly different then RMIs (as it is from Kieth Watsons plans and castings which were later sold to RMI) The brake is jam style in which the brake cylender is verticle. I hope these pictures help.
Feel free to PM me if you need more
Jeff
by JTolan
Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 3 Jaw Chuck Marks
Replies: 13
Views: 5214

3 Jaw Chuck Marks

Hello,
I was machining a marker lamp body in the Lathe and when I took it out it left marks on the part, Is there any way to prevent this?
Thank you
Jeff
by JTolan
Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Markers and such
Replies: 76
Views: 17587

Thanks Jack,
Now I can finish up that part on the ones I am making.
See you presidents'
Jeff
by JTolan
Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Ashpan? Coal?
Replies: 21
Views: 6477

Depending on the configuration of your fire box you can design it so that the grate pivots down with the pull of a pin allowing the engineer to get out of trouble fast in a dire situation. On my Chloe the ash pan pulls out from the side and its supported by a piece of angle iron and a tab so that it...
by JTolan
Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Markers and such
Replies: 76
Views: 17587

JBodenmann wrote:With lens retainer rings in place. The little screws are #000-120 x 1/8".
Hi Jack those look great...how did you make the lens retainer rings? Also how did you drill the holes in the sides of the round body? thanks Jeff
by JTolan
Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:03 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Drilling question
Replies: 9
Views: 2455

what is a D bit Jeff
by JTolan
Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Drilling question
Replies: 9
Views: 2455

Drilling question

Hi I'm trying to drill a 1/2" hole 3/4" depth in a piece of 1 1/4" alluminum in my lathe...should i predrill before going up to the 1/2"? Also what lube should i use and what rpm should the lathe be turning at? Thank you very much Jeff