I built one of Kozo's first Shay in 1 1/2sc. I made the crankshaft in pieces, locktited them together and then used taper pins just to make sure. Its been running for 30 years and no problems.
Jim B
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- Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:43 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Is loctite alone strong enough for a crankshaft?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4391
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:29 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Nathan double top check boiler feed valve
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9721
Re: Nathan double top check boiler feed valve
Adam, that's good to know. However, I had to order the parts from Shapeways because one of the contributors was on their site. I tried to contact the designer, but no avail. I just ordered one of the parts for the Cole-Scoville trailing truck and it was $834. I do plan to make molds and get the next...
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:24 pm
- Forum: The Junk Drawer
- Topic: Discouraged!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6000
Re: Discouraged!
I have a Kw meter on the shelf, but not a Kvar meter. Our Brown Bovari motor generator sets were gone by 1980 and replaced with Inductotherms. Being solid state, they didn't need the Kvar meter, just furnace voltage, frequency, and Kw. Still had to switch in capacitors once in while, but not often. ...
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:38 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: One Last Shorty
- Replies: 249
- Views: 41037
Re: One Last Shorty
I had the same issue with a machine that I painted with Rustoleum. I followed the directions to the letter and it still happened. I went to the ACE brand of paint, and everything went perfectly. Since Rustoleum changed their formula, I have had nothing but problems with it. My use of that brand has ...
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 5:48 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Silver soldering torches
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7959
Re: Silver soldering torches
I got the one that Bill had a link to. I downloaded the catalog, but I am going to have to study it before ordering.
Jim B
Jim B
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 5:01 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Silver soldering torches
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7959
Re: Silver soldering torches
Ok Bill, you convinced me, I bought one!
Jim B
Jim B
- Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Thread Locker shelf life
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2769
Re: Thread Locker shelf life
LocTite that I have is at least 20 years old. I have been replacing it because the bottles are getting sticky to the touch and very soft.
Jim B
Jim B
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 6:43 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: Cabin Fever 2023 - Opinions?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3015
Re: Cabin Fever 2023 - Opinions?
The other issue is cost. Rarely do we break even on the cost of setting up for the show, hotel rooms, and meals. The other factor for us is the weather. No fun pulling a trailer in snow.
Jim Bronson
Jim Bronson
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need DRO for lathe
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3386
Re: Need DRO for lathe
+1 for DRO Pro's as well. I have had much better luck with them than the inexpensive Chinese stuff.
On the DRO Pro's stuff, I have used only the magnetic scales and have had to cut some really longs ones to size.
I have even received one Chinese DRO with no case!?
Jim B
On the DRO Pro's stuff, I have used only the magnetic scales and have had to cut some really longs ones to size.
I have even received one Chinese DRO with no case!?
Jim B
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:31 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Maximum axle weight
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3401
Re: Maximum axle weight
Dan Culps Challenger at PVLS? Yes, I was there.I seem to remember a case at a club in the east where a 'rarher large' loco overloaded the vertical lift and .....
Jim B
- Sat Nov 26, 2022 3:58 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Is this a boiler?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1957
Re: Is this a boiler?
It is a three phase industrial high capacity water heater. If it was running on 240 single phase, it just wouldn't heat as fast, but it still would work. I have had to work on a couple of these at the foundry. The ones that we had, ran on 480vac and would heat from cold to 180degs in about 5-10 minu...
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 3:12 pm
- Forum: Casting & Foundry Work
- Topic: Casting a straight edge
- Replies: 32
- Views: 34603
Re: Casting a straight edge
Watch Vintage Machine (Keith Rucker) on You Tube on making straight edges straight.
Jim B
Jim B