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by Largo
Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: coolant question
Replies: 16
Views: 7321

Re: coolant question

how about using a vortex chiller instead? Some guys use them and say they work well. You need a lot of air and they are not cheap at initial set up but if they work, you save big time on coolant down the road

https://www.vortec.com/en-us/vortex-tubes
by Largo
Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Help with Induma 1S mill
Replies: 9
Views: 2799

Re: Help with Induma 1S mill

For those with the Induma 1S, I think there are few aware of the following website. It details the complete disassembly, cleaning, refurbishment, and reassembly of a European version. There are over 40 pages of detailed photos documenting virtually every step required. The only glitch is the website...
by Largo
Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Synchonizing Manual Chain Falls
Replies: 5
Views: 1765

Synchonizing Manual Chain Falls

Hi all, I need to lift something that is heavy (4,500#) and long at 23 feet. It has to be lifted carefully and remain level on the way up. I know there are synchronized electric hoists but they cost mega dollars, I was wondering if anyone knows of a way or has seen a system that utilized either manu...
by Largo
Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:34 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Free - Pallet load of metal cope/drag flasks for sand casting
Replies: 1
Views: 1682

Free - Pallet load of metal cope/drag flasks for sand casting

Hi all, I needed a few medium sized sets for my live steam models and stumbled across a trove of them for next to nothing on the local CraigsList. I've pulled a set of six for my own use but have no need of the remaining dozen+. There are six that are 18" square and seven or eight that are 10x1...
by Largo
Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: C&O H8 Allegheny in 1.6” Scale
Replies: 32
Views: 23014

Re: C&O H8 Allegheny in 1.6” Scale

There are two live steam Alleghenys of which I am aware. Al Clerici of Napa, CA built one in 1.5" scale back in the late 70s - there was an article about it in Live Steam around 1982 or so. He built it at a local college by enrolling in adult education classes so he could use their machine shop...
by Largo
Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Source for Steel L smaller tha 1/2 x 1/2
Replies: 6
Views: 4609

Re: Source for Steel L smaller tha 1/2 x 1/2

How about bending a strip of 16ga sheet in a good brake?
by Largo
Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:36 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: VERTICAL TURRETT LATHE (CNC)? NO WAY
Replies: 19
Views: 11581

Re: VERTICAL TURRETT LATHE (CNC)? NO WAY

I can remember going to a company with my dad way back in the early 60s. They had absolutely monstrous machine tools and were well known for being able to handle the largest jobs. If they didn't already have a tool large enough for a given job, they would build one to whatever size was needed. The l...
by Largo
Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:05 am
Forum: Riding Scale Railroading
Topic: 10 Plastic Tie performance Questions
Replies: 11
Views: 13313

Re: 10 Plastic Tie performance Questions

Has anyone tried using Rumber for ties? This is a recycled plastic product made from chopped up auto/truck tires, plastic and various binders. Sounds tough as anything. If you bought some of the larger boards, it could easily be ripped into tie-sized pieces on a table saw. http://rumber.com/ I would...
by Largo
Thu Apr 09, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Induma Milling Machine Manuals
Replies: 24
Views: 64517

Re: Induma Milling Machine Manuals

I also have PDF versions of the 1-S manual and a color sales brochure, but have no site to post them to. VintageMachinery.org is not yet allowing European manufacturers. For those of you that may be interested, there is a very detailed multi-page website posting about the complete restoration of one...
by Largo
Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Kozo K-27 progress
Replies: 9
Views: 4169

Re: Kozo K-27 progress

Very nice Michel. I hope to be starting on mine in the near future. Where, may I ask, did you find 9mm thick material for the frame? Or did you mill/grind thicker stock to spec, or did you use 3/8" and adjust as needed? Keep up the good work - we all need the inspiration - or at least I do! Bri...
by Largo
Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: THE PENNSY BRAKE WHEEL IS HERE
Replies: 14
Views: 6259

Re: THE PENNSY BRAKE WHEEL IS HERE

Might be Britannia metal - a proprietary form of pewter that is quite a bit stronger than any of the half dozen or so zamaks that are available.
by Largo
Mon Dec 23, 2013 1:10 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Kozo K-27 build thread
Replies: 172
Views: 101467

Re: Kozo K-27 build thread

Enjoying this thread. I just received my driver castings on Saturday, so I'll be joining in the odyssey before long. I had one question - does a comprehensive bill of materials exist? As it is not easy to find metric sized stock, I'd just as soon order it all at once. Probably would save on shipping...