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NP317 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:52 pm Mole Grips:
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that not like any mole i have ever seen....other than general '4 legged fuzzy rodent' description.

city folk.....

if made from the same material as organ pipes...it is something that would be very difficult to keep shiny...the tin / lead content of such being what it is...however the workmanship to make such could certainly be found in that group of craftsmen...

have seen folks clamp a set of digital calipers to a lathe to get readings...some can even be had with remote readouts.

ever seen a CNC lathe cutting titanium literally explode in a ball of fire?

I question the need. I was trained on manual machines and have never used a DRO. Seems to me like a lot of money to spend with not such a great return, but then I have the utmost confidence in my ability. That didn't come fast, or easy. H but then you also grew up in a generation where you did math...

I once had that problem with mice in one of my locos.

it is amazing how quickly you can burn up the nest and occupants with the opening of a valve and CLICK of an igniter.

sure...it smelled a little odd for a while, but by the end of the day....

much like flying....any one from which you return and walk away from is a good trip.

bails of hay all stacked up.....will burn for weeks....

Are you asking for information about the full size loco or the specific model? Much is know about 999 (now sits in Field Museum in Chicago) As to whether or not the model will 'drive itself' depends greatly your definition of 'drive'. running on air is a good start, but being able to run on steam is...

i have their systems on both my lathe and mill. very reliable. the 'thin' magnetic scales are quite good for lathes (south bend 10") with short quill travels... dro on cross slide - small.jpg dro view small.jpg mounting along with the taper attachment was a bit of a challenge but has worked out...

yes as long as you setup the propane burner correctly