The Home Machinist!

Well I didn't know whether to put this in the junk drawer or here. So it's here. Anyway I was wondering if there was anyone in the Ohio valley area that would like to have a apprentice. I am a certified welder, asme high pressure pipe, and aws structal certs. I am currently attending some classes fo...

I would love to teach some kids, or adults for that matter, the basics of machine work. I too approached the local high school and offered to give some free lessons on machine work to kids or adults in an evening class. I was told that I need a college education to teach. Go figure. Well Im a 28 ye...

Very nice!!!

Steamingdanny wrote:So, are you thinking about building an engine or cars first?
Budget?

I have no clue. And budget, im not too sure on that. RLWP that's nice!!

Thanks,
Chris

Thank you Danny. Yep thats the closest track to me. But if I were to drive an hour more (Im guessing) I could be at NEOLS...

Do you mean what scale or what kind of trains? Scale I'm not to sure about. And I'm defitnely interested in steam trains. All of em lol. From small to big. And plus some of the diesels. My grandpa used to be a train mechanic at The local steel mill before he retired.

Chris

Gauge is measurement between rails, scale reflects sizes. 7.5" Gauge (1-1/2" Scale) 1:8 4 3/4" Gauge (1" Scale) 1:12 3 1/2" Gauge ( 3/4" Scale) 1:16 I don't recommmend "So you want to build a Steam Locomotive..." Thank you Danny. Why wouldn't you recommend th...

Thanks guys. But is there a book that would explain the different gauges and scales?

Thanks,
Chris

Thank you guys! What kind of smaller engine do you think I should do first? And I know it will require machine tools here at the house I have been looking at them!

Thanks
Chris

Very nice!!! Im jealous!!! lol. Just out of couriousty, whats the ceiling height on the first story?

Thanks,
Chris

FLSTEAM wrote:Visit this track in October for the logging meet.

http://millcreekcentral.com/index.htm

John B.

Thats my plan!!!

Chris

Thank you Daris.

Chris