Little engines 0-4-0 project

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Re: Little engines 0-4-0 project

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sometimes...there is a reason why standards change....
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Re: Little engines 0-4-0 project

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I have started to grind out the weld that had the pinhole leak. Sadly with its location it will take me several days of work.
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The old standard that I am aware of was twice working pressure and no higher.
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ChooChooChris wrote: Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:06 am I have started to grind out the weld that had the pinhole leak. Sadly with its location it will take me several days of work.
Hmmm. Not knowing what you're facing, that may seem reasonable, but if you have to "grind" where there is poor access, you might consider using an air grinder and rotary file. Properly applied, they are a real terror and can open up the weld nicely without removing material unnecessarily. Best of all, they allow access where a wheel may not. A picture of the area in question would be interesting to see.

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Re: Little engines 0-4-0 project

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Harold_V wrote: Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:11 pm
ChooChooChris wrote: Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:06 am I have started to grind out the weld that had the pinhole leak. Sadly with its location it will take me several days of work.
Hmmm. Not knowing what you're facing, that may seem reasonable, but if you have to "grind" where there is poor access, you might consider using an air grinder and rotary file. Properly applied, they are a real terror and can open up the weld nicely without removing material unnecessarily. Best of all, they allow access where a wheel may not. A picture of the area in question would be interesting to see.

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I’ll get one next time I’m out there. It’s on a curve inside the firebox the only tool that fits is a small air tool or a Dremel with a flexible shaft. So not getting to work with much power using 1/8 inch shaft carbide rotary bits
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Or a Dremel with a right angle head?
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Still slowly grinding out this bad weld. I think I laid it too hot. Slight crack and some slag that sunk in.

Its getting there.
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Re: Little engines 0-4-0 project

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Wow! It's been quite a while. Sounds like it's not a fun project, but kudos for your tenacity.

I have a small air tool that accepts ¼" shanks. I've used it numerous times with carbide rotary files. If you have a lot of weld left to remove, it might be a good idea to investigate something similar. It would make short work of the project, assuming that's of interest to you.

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Harold_V wrote: Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:26 am Wow! It's been quite a while. Sounds like it's not a fun project, but kudos for your tenacity.

I have a small air tool that accepts ¼" shanks. I've used it numerous times with carbide rotary files. If you have a lot of weld left to remove, it might be a good idea to investigate something similar. It would make short work of the project, assuming that's of interest to you.

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Sadly the location of the weld limits teh tool size I can use and mandates a flexible shaft and narrow handle and tool. It is mostly slow because I hardly have been working on it as I keep getting distracted with other projects. This past year alone.
-100s of ft of track replaced.
-rewired 4 electric locos.
-started rebuild of a club steamer
-fixing multiple issues on another steamer
-helping with yet another steamer
-auto flange grease system
- and IDK what else.

Mindlessly grinding is relaxing when I get to it.
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Re: Little engines 0-4-0 project

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How about using a Plasma cutter?
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Doing this seam all the way around
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Around what?
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