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by RONALD
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Auto rack
Replies: 11
Views: 475

Re: Auto rack

From Micro Mark I purchased three truck kits in plastic in 1/24 scale. My idea is to scan the parts with a scanner I'm yet to buy, and reproduce some, not all, of those plastic parts on the 3D Router I have. They would be done in 1/8th scale. When will I do the work, what material will I use, wont b...
by RONALD
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Rail Bender
Replies: 34
Views: 1437

Re: Rail Bender

Here is the Rail Bender in a previous post.

As you will read, I made my bender from an article in Live Steam:

http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/vie ... ail+Bender
by RONALD
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Anyone like shapers?
Replies: 20
Views: 951

Re: Anyone like shapers?

I just watched that U Tube video. I use the "Ye Olde Egyptian" method to move heavy stuff, several round pieces of pipe! Why did he not use several round lengths of pipe under that shaper? I took the Kelly Shaper apart, when delivered, to clean and move, and while I was moving the base wit...
by RONALD
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Anyone like shapers?
Replies: 20
Views: 951

Re: Anyone like shapers?

I have a Kelly that I bought with the 1908 B&S 1-1/2 Mill, BIG MISTAKE! It was the 1970's, I thought I could use it, even changed the motor to single phase. Sorry to say, it is now been a looooong time, and I have yet to use it for much, just takes up space! I've no intention of getting rid of i...
by RONALD
Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade, Wanted, Free!
Topic: SB chucks rotary table and misc.
Replies: 12
Views: 611

Re: SB chucks rotary table and misc.

I have a morning routine:

1 Check Home Machinist.

2. Look at certain news sites.

3. Read the emails.

In the 20+ years I have had the Internet I have yet to look at Z or Y or X, or such sites by any other name!
by RONALD
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Casting & Foundry Work
Topic: Casting supplies
Replies: 2
Views: 399

Re: Casting supplies

Here is a place where the Big Guys buy:

https://www.vesuvius.com/en/our-solutio ... undry.html

Maybe there is a unit near you?

Here is another:

https://mifco.com/foundry-accessories/
by RONALD
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Maximat compact mq3100
Replies: 9
Views: 13519

Re: Maximat compact mq3100

Here is another source for your perusal:

https://www.bostongear.com/ecatalog?pag ... en_gearing
by RONALD
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Question on lathe wrench size.
Replies: 6
Views: 37569

Re: Question on lathe wrench size.

My made in UK 1994, Harrison VS330TR came with a complete set of wrenches when I bought it; they are all METRIC!

Metric may fit?
by RONALD
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot glue gun
Replies: 15
Views: 64869

Re: Hot glue gun

For my Pella Windows facing to the front, southeast, I needed a diamond lattice to match some from Pella already installed, I used a glue gun! After a few weeks there was a pile of sticks laying at the bottom of each window, the summer sun had done its work! Reassembled using a real glue and clips, ...
by RONALD
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Casting & Foundry Work
Topic: Speedy Melt forging machine Model B16
Replies: 1
Views: 1573

Re: Speedy Melt forging machine Model B16

https://mifco.com/foundry-furnaces/high-speed-melters/

It is NOT for forging, but is mainly used for melting a small amount of metal in a crucible.

Mostly used in schools, labs, or by hobbyists, it is now called B160.

You need to go past "C" to reach "B" on the above site.
by RONALD
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: Casting & Foundry Work
Topic: Lost foam casting
Replies: 8
Views: 14655

Re: Lost foam casting

If you are wondering why there are so many frame parts in photo #3, it's because I worried about failure when I poured. I made many of the same kind while I was in that process. The frame will be poured in several parts, and then TIG welded together and machined. I may never get that project finishe...
by RONALD
Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Casting & Foundry Work
Topic: Lost foam casting
Replies: 8
Views: 14655

Re: Lost foam casting

I got into Lost Foam back in the late 1960's when my brother came across a patent by Harold Shroyer. The foundry industry, because they would have to pay for use of his patent, waited until it ran out before adopting the process for all kinds of castings. Rather than repeat what I put on here in the...