The Home Machinist!

jcbrock wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 8:23 pm

mattmason wrote: ↑Wed Dec 02, 2020 3:23 pm I run it hard.

Yes sir, you do.

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Not always.

I run it hard. Yes sir, you do. P7084899.jpg Thanks for the picture, John. I remember that run and replay it in my head often. Taking the train from the Berkshire and walking away with the Chiggen Little was awesome. I asked to use the train and was told, sure, if you can pull it. Barry didn't real...

A minimum of three wheels work best. Anything over is even better.

I have a 5" boiler on my 1" scale Coles 0-4-0. Six flues and 1/4" barrel, 3/8" tube sheets. absolutely free steaming, and I run it hard.

In California:

Golden Gate Live Steamers outside of San Francisco has a really nice 4 3/4', 3 1/2", and 2 1/2" elevated track.
Jack Bodenman's private track in Southern California is also first rate.

Yep. I learned in school a long time ago to keep my hobby private. I have continued that in my work life and don't regret it. Even adults don't understand because they most likely have never made (or repaired) anything themselves.

I've seen 20' on my home track, but 25 would be better. Anything 18' and under just does not work.

I’ve used Nelson Gray trucks for 35+ years. I’m not a light fellow and they are still performing flawlessly. I am also still using the trucks that Francis Moseley built back in the 60’s with no problem. They will last just fine for you. And since the design is the same, you can change them out forev...

I use red Loctite. Great and always available. When you need to take it apart, you just scrape off the dried bits with a knife or screwdriver, apply some more When reassembling and presto. On my water pump, I used the brown paper bag method with oil. Worked great. I love the bill method. I’m going t...

The Virginian in 1" scale.

Weed burner. No chemicals.

Chris Mahony's funeral service will be held in the Fernando Mission Cemetery, 11160 Stranwood Avenue, Mission Hills, at 10:30 am. tomorrow February 22. There will be a reception and photo display. A memorial mass and burial will take place at 11:00 am., followed by a lunch and reception at 1:00 pm. ...