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- Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:48 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: steam channel
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2982
Re: steam channel
It is obvious, at least to me, that the hobby is definitely changing (or has already changed), and for good reason. How many readers can honestly say they remember live steam when it was the norm on the railroads? The younger generations have no memory of them, so they have less of an interest, alth...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:37 pm
- Forum: The Junk Drawer
- Topic: Anyone like shapers?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1667
Re: Anyone like shapers?
probably slower, can't say. Correct. They cut less than 50% of the time due to the return stroke and overrun. some skill is required to get the grind on the tooling right. Also correct, but virtually the same as for lathe operation. Skills that anyone who claims to be a "machinist" should...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Waste not, want not...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1066
Re: Waste not, want not...
Well done, Kelly.
I suspect your work won't interfere with the proper performance of the caliper. You did good!
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I suspect your work won't interfere with the proper performance of the caliper. You did good!
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- Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Building a 4.5 in scale Foden Steam Truck in New England
- Replies: 79
- Views: 270841
Re: Building a 4.5 in scale Foden Steam Truck in New England
Good shop practice typically suggests that any piece that requires close alignment should be roughed before finishing. Leaving an item oversized and then processing to eliminate or limit stresses that encourage movement when the item is altered (by machining or other functions) is always a good idea...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stuff I see on Youtube
- Replies: 5
- Views: 831
Re: Stuff I see on Youtube
Nothing wrong with posting links to youtube so long as they pertain the themes of the board. I took the liberty of embedding it for those who prefer to view them that way. Thanks for the post. An interesting way to broach a keyway. A lot of work considering one must dismantle the compound. Doubt it ...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 4:40 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
- Replies: 726
- Views: 1353910
Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
There's no reason for a bar to cut a taper unless the machine is not properly leveled, the bar is not firmly restrained, or the bar is not making contact at the proper point, **ONLY** the very tip of the tool (the cutting edge). That's assuming that the bar isn't extended unreasonably long. Even the...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:11 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
- Replies: 726
- Views: 1353910
Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Thanks guys for the information. At least I know I have done my best to make this right. I would have thought a CNC Lathe would have gotten it right, apparently not. Because the slightest thing can cause a mismatch, a CNC isn't any better suited than a manual machine to accomplish the task, althoug...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:41 am
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
- Replies: 726
- Views: 1353910
Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
Matching tapers are incredibly difficult to make. Yep. When you do achieve the goal, it's more by luck than skill. Without the ability to create true surfaces (generally accomplished by grinding) it's nearly impossible to get a matching fit. Too many things interfere, including not being truly roun...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:50 am
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: 15” gauge Cagney
- Replies: 3
- Views: 671
Re: 15” gauge Cagney
Please revisit this statement, Glenn. Makes no sense.Glenn Brooks wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:55 pm I do also have separately available, approximately 750 LF of used, 8# rail (1500’ of track)
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- Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: End mill dish angle?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 618
Re: End mill dish angle?
Although considering the time spent dealing with it, it's probably better to just toss the dull ones and buy new. But then, I'm a genetic tightwad. Depends. It's not always about money, and I'm no different than you are. I don't spend unnecessarily. Back to the point---it's very nice to have the ab...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:19 pm
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: New Knurling tool
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1859
Re: New Knurling tool
Nice looking knurling tool, Kelly.
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- Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: End mill dish angle?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 618
Re: End mill dish angle?
45' (minutes) is adequate, assuming the end has been gashed and ground properly. It ensures that the flat area (formed by the gash) doesn't protrude (towards the material being machined) beyond the tips of the cutting edge, which would leave a slightly recessed center to the cut. Said another way, i...