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by Jtrain
Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:55 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Trackulence
Replies: 11
Views: 10347

Re: Trackulence

There is an silent movie with Buster Keaton called Our Hospitality that had a train going over a track similar to that.
https://youtu.be/--cSbGU86Aw?t=1066
by Jtrain
Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:02 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Water glass puzzle
Replies: 7
Views: 4999

Re: Water glass puzzle

Appears to to be water in the glass and the drain cock is open on the bottom.
by Jtrain
Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SPAM?
Replies: 24
Views: 9543

Re: SPAM?

I got the message also.

You have received a new private message from "Croga" to your account on
"The Home Machinist!" with the following subject:

New CNC Forum - Interest?
by Jtrain
Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Benchmaster Restoration
Replies: 16
Views: 8584

Re: Benchmaster Restoration

I have a Benchmaster mill, it has a 1/2 hp motor which is enough power for me. I can't help with DRO but it sounds interesting.
John
by Jtrain
Thu Oct 08, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Estevan Model engineering Show
Replies: 0
Views: 16580

Estevan Model engineering Show

The 28th Annual Estevan Model Engineering Show is coming up Oct 17th and 18th, 2015. Everyone is welcome to attend. Here is a link to the show http://estevanmodelengineeringshow.com you can find more details about the show there or like us on Facebook.

John
by Jtrain
Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Riding car trucks
Replies: 13
Views: 6312

Re: Riding car trucks

I like the simplicity of Bill Shields trucks, that is all I require for now, ones that are functional. Gregs' truck frames are ones I would also try to make for looks. The wheels I started making are from 3 inch round stock. I will probably have to touch them up such as the flanges that are too thic...
by Jtrain
Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: Riding car trucks
Replies: 13
Views: 6312

Riding car trucks

I am in the process of thought to build a 5 inch gauge riding car. I am requiring some plans for the trucks. I have started making the wheels which are 3 inch diameter. Anybody have a link or lead where I can download some drawings would be a help.

John
by Jtrain
Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:14 pm
Forum: Site Software Questions and Answers
Topic: Offsite Links
Replies: 4
Views: 15045

Re: Offsite Links

Pressing the mouse scroll wheel opens a link in another tab.
John
by Jtrain
Thu Jun 18, 2015 7:16 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Heard of Camels?
Replies: 19
Views: 8260

Re: Heard of Camels?

A name for a camel with no hump is Humphrey.
by Jtrain
Mon Jun 15, 2015 3:35 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Heard of Camels?
Replies: 19
Views: 8260

Re: Heard of Camels?

That's a nice herd of Camels or could it be called a Camel caravan.
by Jtrain
Sat May 30, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Question about 180 degree tap drill "point"
Replies: 11
Views: 5436

Re: Question about 180 degree tap drill "point"

I am contemplating to order these valve kits also from PM Research. I would have thought to use a end mill also at first, but now I'll wait and see how it should be done.
by Jtrain
Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Benefits of Moving from 4 x 6 Asian Band Saw to Big US Job?
Replies: 21
Views: 4500

Re: Benefits of Moving from 4 x 6 Asian Band Saw to Big US J

I have a Chinese made 4x6 Northern Tool band saw and it worked great right out of the crate. The original blade was pretty low quality, and I have since used a Starrett and now I just replaced it with a Bahco (Snap On) and are both good quality $15 blades. Sorry I don't know how to help you with you...