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by jpeach1
Sat May 09, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 660 Bearing Bronze Core Material FS
Replies: 0
Views: 5495

660 Bearing Bronze Core Material FS

(3) Pieces of 3.312 OD x 1.760 ID x 6+" long, $60 each (1) Piece of 2.570 OD x .880 ID x 7.875" long $70 (1) Piece of 2.570 OD x .880 ID x 9.125"" long $80 Hoping someone in the community could use this material. About 1/2 off the cost of new for expensive bearing bronze. Nice fo...
by jpeach1
Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:19 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: K4 Build ****SOLD****
Replies: 6
Views: 6420

Re: K4 Build -Sold

Package is sold pending pickup next week. Thanks to everyone who inquired and commented. Much appreciated, Jim
by jpeach1
Wed Jan 30, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: K4 Build ****SOLD****
Replies: 6
Views: 6420

Re: K4 Build

Hi Dan, The cylinder castings were produced by Dan Horting with help from Dave S. It is very nice, and Dan (ebtfan) has posted wonderful build pictures, so I know he has some more photos of the casting and machining process. I'm happy to take additional photos of any details (of anything). I'm unsur...
by jpeach1
Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: K4 Build ****SOLD****
Replies: 6
Views: 6420

Re: K4 Build

I've had some questions about the drawings. It is more drawings than I had recalled. Attaching the list. Also was requested for a close up of the cylinders and rear frame assembly. The cylinders are excellent, cored design See Pictures. Thanks, Jim PRR Large Format Drawings PRR Trailer Truck Arrange...
by jpeach1
Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: K4 Build ****SOLD****
Replies: 6
Views: 6420

Re: K4 Build

Some additional photo sampling of the stack of drawings
by jpeach1
Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:31 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: K4 Build ****SOLD****
Replies: 6
Views: 6420

K4 Build ****SOLD****

After deliberating this for a while, offering up my K4 materials and drawings. Included: Frame assembly Rear frame assembly Cast iron journal box blanks Brass journal box covers Axle bearings. Dan Horting Cylinder castings 2 trailing truck wheel castings 8 lead truck and tender wheel castings Air br...
by jpeach1
Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: READING CAMELBACK 0-4-0 CASTINGS FOR SALE
Replies: 64
Views: 35524

Re: READING CAMELBACK 0-4-0 CASTINGS FOR SALE

I think another really positive aspect about what Dave is providing to the hobby is that the casting are done; not in development or waiting to be cast. To me this adds even more value. The prospect of sheet metal, tender parts or gingerbread to come as available to order in the future is icing on t...
by jpeach1
Mon Sep 19, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: American Model Engineering Shutting Down
Replies: 24
Views: 19419

Re: American Model Engineering Shutting Down

Tristan, Carl, Thanks for the quick reply. Needed these for frame assembly. I placed an order with alban. I'll post a picture of the screw head detail when I receive. Like Tristan elluded to in his reply, the message on American Model Engineering voice mail indicated they were interested in selling ...
by jpeach1
Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:18 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: American Model Engineering Shutting Down
Replies: 24
Views: 19419

American Model Engineering Shutting Down

Hello, I called American Model Engineering Supply this morning to order 8-32 Hex Head Bolts and received the message that they are in the process of closing. Seems very unfortunate for them as the message indicated they were closing for medical reasons, but also live steamers. Does anyone have a sou...
by jpeach1
Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: K4S Build
Replies: 7
Views: 11482

Re: K4S Build

Photos of completed process
by jpeach1
Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: K4S Build
Replies: 7
Views: 11482

Re: K4S Build

Pedestal binder work continues. Binders clamped tight with .005" shim stock. Found edges and subtracted .002" for 1/2 thickness of shims. Center drill, drill and ream to .312. Clean and de-burr frame and binders, insert dowel pins and re-clamp. On to the journal box fabrication.
by jpeach1
Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: K4S Build
Replies: 7
Views: 11482

Pedestal Binders

Fabricated and mounted the pedestal binders this weekend. Next they will receive locating pins. Frames are always clamped flat to the table and parallel to the x axis via a long precision ground plate that is fitted into the rear tee slot. Repeat-ability with higher tolerance work using this double ...