The Home Machinist!

A good friend of mine who had 40 years in the welding industry, before he went to work as a salesperson, specifically told me to buy a Hypertherm plasma cutter. He explained that they were the leader in the industry that all others were trying to copy. They held the majority of the patents . I respe...

Yes your power requirements will depend on what you plan to do, and what equipment you are going to run. I have a commercial shop with 225 amps, 220v service, 3 phased. I run 2 large CNC mills , a CNC lathe, air compressor and host of manual machines. I can run these all at the same time EXCEPT when...

Jack,
I think what I like most is the scale saw horses to go with the rods. What type of material are the rods made from? stainless? if not, how are you going to protect the finish?
I look forward to your updates, your work is outstanding!

Nyle

Glenn,

If you were 2900 miles closer I would be all in.

Nyle

IBLS wheel standards , 12" gauge/3" scale -- tread width 1-1/4" minimum
15" gauge --3" scale---tread width 1-1/2" minimum
7.25/7.5 ---3/4" minimum
Nyle

On my 3" scale Berkshire the tires/wheels are 1-1/2" wide. Including the counterweights, the drivers range from 2-3/8" tp 2-7/8" wide. I believe the 3" Hudson drawings show tires being 1-3/4" but I'll have to confirm that.

Nyle

Glenn, Send over any drawings , with dimensions, and I'll take a look . How thick are the wheels? I am thinking about picking up a partial sheet of 2-1/2" A36, which will be way more than I need which is why I ask . I'm using it for my wheel centers, and will use 4140 HT for the rings. There is...

Glenn, If you have the time, make up some quick drawings of some of the parts you were thinking about having cast, drivers , wheels , stanchions , etc, and send them to me. I'll take a look and give you an idea of what it would cost to machine them from solid bar stock. I have to agree when you talk...

So last night I took a walk up to Queens Blvd , I'm in Sunnyside NY, and there was a dumpster outside a night club that is being demolished. So of course I have to see what is in the dumpster, and what I sight it was ….(2) EV SX500 cabinets and (3) boxes with what appears to be new 15" EV drive...

Glenn, There's nothing on your list couldn't be machined/fabricated if you incorporated welding into the process. Of course having CNC would really help with items like the drivers. Granted, having patterns and having parts cast would be the way to go if you wanted multiples. I am finding that patte...

Glenn, Is that the 1902 A. S .Campbell ? So you want to start building them again....sounds like you need to set up a pattern shop and foundry. On another note, I really like the Japanese inspired garden you put together....take some pictures in the spring when everything takes root and starts to fi...

Glenn,

"some big 16" locos" You buying out the Whiskey River Railroad and moving it? I would say dual gauge your railroad ....but would these big locos even be able to negotiate your tight curves?

Nyle