On McMaster-Carr website they are under "tube expander"
http://www.mcmaster.com/#tubing-expanders/=nl6tow
You want the style at the top of the page.
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- Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:20 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: copper tubing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14960
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:14 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: sweet creek
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9756
Re: sweet creek
Dave Rohr might know as he used to machine for them............
Yet they did change hands, so who knows with the current owners.
Yet they did change hands, so who knows with the current owners.
- Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:22 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Building the 2.5" Scale Shay
- Replies: 869
- Views: 436218
Re: Building the 2.5" Scale Shay
David Rohr had a steam ejector on his Sandy River locomotive. I believe it was functional.
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:21 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Heavyweight passenger car colors - group vote
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5613
Re: Heavyweight passenger car colors - group vote
I didnt realize that a paint was to indicate that only heavy people are to ride a car.
Feeling confuzed as ever.
Feeling confuzed as ever.
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:42 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Brake Cylinder
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4699
Re: Brake Cylinder
McMaster Carr only offers 304 or 316. Nice variety tho of seamless pipe.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-pipe/=ng5rv4
http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-pipe/=ng5rv4
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:30 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Brake Cylinder
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4699
Re: Brake Cylinder
My oxy-acetylene came from Northern Tools http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/400x400/171/171743_400x400.jpg At the time it was cheap, these days it sells for almost $200 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200413935_200413935 Being a victor knock off, you can get alternative tips ...
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:25 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: It's too hot
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7942
Re: It's too hot
70 degrees here in Maine.................. It depends where in Maine you are. We've had several 90° plus days here in Mid Coast Maine recently. Keith 5 mahls nawth of Ba Haba translation for those of you not from around here.. 5 miles north of Bar Harbor the 70 is here and now, yes we did have 90 d...
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:18 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: It's too hot
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7942
Re: It's too hot
70 degrees here in Maine..................
- Sun Jun 30, 2013 1:33 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11604
Re: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
Some one from this board told me....
Blue prints dont always jive with reality. It is often best when you get what ever drawing to do the math yourself. Then just use their drawing as a guide.
Funky I know.
Blue prints dont always jive with reality. It is often best when you get what ever drawing to do the math yourself. Then just use their drawing as a guide.
Funky I know.
- Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:03 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11604
Re: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
Yup 40 psi on a better timed engine, is like putting a rocket on the back end. Both are very exciting.
- Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:49 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11604
Re: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
LOL I believe I had mentioned 5-10 psi for a reason. Glad you found the culprit.
- Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:32 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11604
Re: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
have you tried adjusting the length of the valve rod in the directions that I posted above? It is far easier than messing with the eccentrics.