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diddler wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:47 am

I never liked a steady rest that would grind on the metal being turned, I use teflon sheet.

I have 2 steady rests for 18" swing lathes and they have sealed ball bearings, one in the end of each support rod.

Not trying to hijack this, but Curious if you are still working on your CNW locomotive Peter? Yep. Chassis is running on air and all the boiler plates are cut and prepped for welding. Firebox is welded and is waiting for the mud ring pieces to be welded. Got my tender trucks from Dave several years...

hoppercar wrote: ↑

Thu May 21, 2020 5:51 pm

Is there anyone out there with 6 wheel tender, commonwealth truck castings in.1 1/2 scale ??....I may have to revert back to my patternmaking days ??

Dave Bortz did have them and my still have.

Vise Grips. At least one pair of every available configuration.

Emfinger wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:15 pm

Hello, I have a 2-4-2 oil burner that has a spark plug in the center of the firebox. My question is what can I use to spark the plug and will it re-light the oil spray?
Thank you
Tom

You might look at this site.

http://www.model-engine-plans.com/

FLtenwheeler wrote: ↑

Wed May 29, 2019 3:36 am

Peter

I have the installation drawing for the mount that was used on the Pacifics.

Tim

Tim, is it in digital format?

Peter

With your CAD models, I saw it on a picture I have of 2908 straight across the left side. When I zoom up, I see the Inspirator. Let me know when you get it working. It really looks good.

Peter

FLtenwheeler wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:15 am

These are machine screw sizes.

Tim

Tim, you might look at McMaster-Carr and their "Machine-Your-Own 5C Collets". They're 5C and one type is made of brass. Bore exactly what you need.

I've used peanut oil for years. Works very well.

there is a fellow in LS&ORR who is advertising this service. note that WEDM does a better job on hardened steel than soft steel, hence what you do and the order in which you do it is important. To make a good link you need to start with unhardened steel then: drill / tap / harden / grind to thickne...

How is your locomotive coming along Peter? Tim Right now, I need to finish the rear steam chest covers and the valve stem crosshead and guides. All the rest of the valve gear is done. Once I get these parts made, I can try it on air. I've had it towed around Don Saagar's track twice and it tracked ...

FLtenwheeler wrote:A big step, It looks like a locomotive frame.

Tim

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Lookin' real good, Tim!