The Home Machinist!

Thanks Ijust wanted to get it out so people could see whats it's about and start helping me fill in the blanks.I'm going to take my notebook and scanner to our little museum this weekend. Last year I took over 1000 pictures but still don't have everything. On another note is there any place that has...

My new Hesston web site is just barely open if you would like to have a look and comment.

mikell

www.hesstonvolunteers.com

Sorry I did it before I had my first cup of coffee. I won't get up that early again I promise.

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This guy seems to have the right tools for smaller scales,

http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Jordan.htm

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Great pictures and a great time I bet. But one thing my old engine is there but I didn't make it.Guess I'll go shovel some northern rain.

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Caro MI has an Ethanol plant and really picks up the rail traffic. Farmere also get about .10$ more per bushell for their corn.

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Some new recipes to talk over Creosote, or sulphate of copper or iron, are effective for preserving wood. There are objections, however, to their use for floorings or ornamental woodwork. Creosote leaves a permanent, disagreeable smell. The sulphates discolor the wood. Borax is excellent for keeping...

Do you realize that is where the Corvette factory is and you can get tours. There goes another day.


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I guess I forgot the basic that they need a hard surface. What I meant by location was a conveyor or only having load in one direction. Looks loke roller bearings for the trucks.

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Working on the journal box prints for my 5" scale rail bus and was going to put in roller bearings until I looked at the specs for needle bearings. They will probably be non sealed with grease fittings. Will the needle handle the stress the same or would they be better in a fixed location.

With the building of 7 I would think there would be a little extra in the budget to build something nice to last forever. Also sounds like an apprentice project Got any openings??? Perhaps something on a set of rails that could be used in modules for any arrangement in the future


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I waited on Ebay and Amazon for 90 days or so ZIPPP.

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