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by NP317
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Replies: 694
Views: 981725

Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build

Odyknuck wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:04 pm So .002" to .003" should be fine.
I suggest so.
And be sure to slightly taper the ends of the bearings themselves, so they do not wipe the oil off the guide bars as they move.
It will then "cam" the oil between the surfaces, giving better lubrication.
RussN
by NP317
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Replies: 694
Views: 981725

Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build

Hmmm...
I made mine with very little "slop" when cold. They have not yet seized up when running.
But I don't have any specific numbers to give you. It was all by feel.
RussN
by NP317
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Completed Locomotive Stand
Replies: 6
Views: 306

Re: Completed Locomotive Stand

by NP317
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Quick update tomorrow (3/19)
Replies: 2
Views: 271

Re: Quick update tomorrow (3/19)

Mike:
Thank you for your continued support of this web board!
RussN
by NP317
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ball Oilers
Replies: 7
Views: 195

Re: Ball Oilers

E-STOP switch.
BTDT.
'Will probably do that again...
RussN
by NP317
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:16 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: OS Porter Mogul
Replies: 65
Views: 76887

Re: OS Porter Mogul

Looking really good!
I am enjoying watching your creative progress.
RussN
by NP317
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New hobbyist waterjet cutter being offered
Replies: 12
Views: 283

Re: New hobbyist waterjet cutter being offered

Having chosen and managed a 48" x 48" water jet cutter for the Univ. of Washington ME shops, I can attest to: - The usefulness of these machines, - The challenges of getting them operating correctly and consistently, - And the operating expenses incurred. Not inexpensive. A small shop unit...
by NP317
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Replies: 694
Views: 981725

Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build

Odyknuck wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:07 am [snip]
Case in point I bought roller/shear/bender for doing the boiler sheet metal and I have used it 3 times for other projects and not even close to doing the boiler skin.
'Told ya so... 😀
Same here.
RussN
by NP317
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:38 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Replies: 694
Views: 981725

Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build

Oh WOW!!

RussN
by NP317
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Replies: 694
Views: 981725

Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build

Good work getting the crosshead guides squared up.
That will go a long way toward guaranteeing good operation. More work up front, far less work downstream.
You'll be happy.
RussN
by NP317
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Why are these springs necessary
Replies: 27
Views: 21390

Re: Why are these springs necessary

"...with oared passenger cars."

Makes me picture a Roman Galley... 😱😂
RussN
by NP317
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waste not, want not...
Replies: 17
Views: 546

Re: Waste not, want not...

Dial calipers are notorious for getting crud in the rack and pinion, causing inaccuracies.
Or worse: A skipped gear tooth. I've corrected my share of those.
RussN