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by rrnut-2
Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Has anyone tried TouchDRO?
Replies: 13
Views: 4645

Re: Has anyone tried TouchDRO?

I just had to replace an Accu-Rite scale because the read head carrier was broken. Person who originally set the scale up didn't align it properly. And yes, it has 5 bearings in it, all about .125" OD.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:36 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: 20,000 Posts!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 7855

Re: 20,000 Posts!!!

Harold, you have helped me with your knowledge!

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Home Shop CNC & 3D Printing
Topic: G0678 CNC Conversion Build Log
Replies: 70
Views: 122246

Re: G0678 CNC Conversion Build Log

Look at the Centroid Acorn, better support.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:22 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Now where did I see that ???
Replies: 2
Views: 1767

Re: Now where did I see that ???

I have one. I'll post pictures when I get home later today.

From what I have been told, only 5 of these were made. I only know of one other one which is at Train Mountain.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Any interest in 7.X Gauge Thomas locomotives
Replies: 5
Views: 1928

Re: Any interest in 7.X Gauge Thomas locomotives

"I need to find a source of 5" wheels ( anyone know who makes that size these days?)"

RRSC has them for their diesels.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:24 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Scalecoat paint
Replies: 9
Views: 2625

Re: Scalecoat paint

I had problems with getting paint from Minuteman as well. No communications, has a store about an hour from me, is never there. It took me 8 months to get my order. If it is going to take that long, at least let me know.

I wound up getting the paint color matched at my local hardware store.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: 24.0 volts, 1.32 pounds, and 7000 Horsepower!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 7255

Re: 24.0 volts, 1.32 pounds, and 7000 Horsepower!!!

For several years I worked at a place that made big chippers and grinders. The stationary units used 2, 600hp motors belted together. Even with soft starters, when these motors started you could hear the wires singing in the conduits. And yes, the lights would dim in the facilities.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Casting & Foundry Work
Topic: Investment Removal
Replies: 8
Views: 8001

Re: Investment Removal

At the investment casting foundry, sodium hydroxide (Draino) heated was used. Now, potassium hydroxide heated to 400 degs F is used. All in all, I would try to avoid the chemical processes, kind of nasty.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:23 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Universal joint replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 4347

Re: Universal joint replacement

RRSC has a conversion to universal joints, give them a call.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elated!
Replies: 15
Views: 5638

Re: Elated!

That's a good feeling when things go right. Great job Harold!

And I can tell you that Haas is not forth coming with much information when it comes to repairs. Been there did that.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Sat Jul 22, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Brake Valve Survey.
Replies: 30
Views: 8682

Re: Brake Valve Survey.

Hi Jack,

I'll take two of each, the S6 and H6 in 1 1/2" Scale.

Jim B
by rrnut-2
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Recommendations for side rod oil cups?
Replies: 9
Views: 2763

Re: Recommendations for side rod oil cups?

I believe Howard Gorin has small oil cups.

Jim B