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by LIALLEGHENY
Wed Mar 23, 2022 11:54 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Looking for some belt wisdom
Replies: 25
Views: 13510

Re: Looking for some belt wisdom

Go to McMaster Carr and look up flat belts. They offer made to order, or you can buy by the foot.
by LIALLEGHENY
Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Stolen train set- Buffalo area
Replies: 8
Views: 9336

Re: Stolen train set- Buffalo area

Yes it was recovered....posted on Facebook.

Nyle
by LIALLEGHENY
Fri Mar 04, 2022 3:51 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Arizona Gandy Dancers
Replies: 100
Views: 53500

Re: Arizona Gandy Dancers

I was amazed at how many places sell thermite, and how inexpensive it is.....being that it is only iron oxide and aluminum I guess that makes sense on the cost. Considering it burns at around 4000 degrees, what do you encase it with that won't melt, such as when they weld rail? or does the casing no...
by LIALLEGHENY
Fri Mar 04, 2022 2:04 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Arizona Gandy Dancers
Replies: 100
Views: 53500

Re: Arizona Gandy Dancers

You could use Tannerite to perform explosive testing of the weld joints. 😀
by LIALLEGHENY
Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Arizona Gandy Dancers
Replies: 100
Views: 53500

Re: Arizona Gandy Dancers

Bill,

I have seen thermite welding done on the LIRR , amazing process, and fast. I think Glenn might have a problem getting his hands on any though. 😀

Nyle
by LIALLEGHENY
Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Clausing 6300 series Turret
Replies: 4
Views: 4615

Re: Clausing 6300 series Turret

Harold, That would make sense, as the instruction manual ( a photocopy that is barely legible), does state that the turret was supplied with the holes rough bored at 7/8" diameter , to be finished bored to 1". So now I have a turret with the holes bored to 1" and a new set of wedges t...
by LIALLEGHENY
Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:50 pm
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Arizona Gandy Dancers
Replies: 100
Views: 53500

Re: Arizona Gandy Dancers

What size rail are you laying 12lb? and what alloy steel is the rail? I can't imagine a 100 amp Mig welding 12lb rail ( it may look like it is welded but in actuality you have a cold joint that will eventually fail. 100 amps is good for 3/16 sheet metal, maybe 1/4" if you are pushing it. You ar...
by LIALLEGHENY
Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:30 pm
Forum: Lathes
Topic: Clausing 6300 series Turret
Replies: 4
Views: 4615

Clausing 6300 series Turret

I have a 6 position turret from a Clausing 6300 series lathe that came with a lot of tools I purchased. The owner apparently was rebuilding it and was making new "wedges" that lock the holders in the turret. He never finished them, as the concave pocket was never milled, but what I am ques...
by LIALLEGHENY
Thu Feb 24, 2022 12:45 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: When that Gerstner box just isn't big enough
Replies: 4
Views: 5045

Re: When that Gerstner box just isn't big enough

Now I know how Jack Bodenmann gets so much done during the day on all his projects.

Nyle
by LIALLEGHENY
Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Driver Castings for Steam Locomotive
Replies: 5
Views: 3174

Re: Driver Castings for Steam Locomotive

Thank you everyone for the input. So the next question, is anyone here interested in them before I list them on Ebay?

Nyle
by LIALLEGHENY
Tue Feb 22, 2022 1:29 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Driver Castings for Steam Locomotive
Replies: 5
Views: 3174

Driver Castings for Steam Locomotive

I found these driver castings in the basement of my friend's uncle. Anyone have any idea who may have produced these and what locomotive they would be for, as they have no counterweights. There were 4 all together. They measure at 7" across the tread and are 1" thick. 7-3/8" od. w/fla...
by LIALLEGHENY
Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Pennsy flexible staybolt cap detail parts
Replies: 32
Views: 14123

Re: Pennsy flexible staybolt cap detail parts

This is exactly the kind of BS we don't need in this hobby....my way is better than your way. Nothing wrong with constructive criticism when it is intended to help, this is a hobby for the majority of us, and helping each other out is part of the hobby. There are many different ways to achieve a goa...