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by LIALLEGHENY
Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Massproduction of steamengines
Replies: 42
Views: 19148

Re: Massproduction of steamengines

Not much has changed...same isssues still apply.

Nyle
by LIALLEGHENY
Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:20 am
Forum: Grand Scale Railroading
Topic: Need 10.5" dia. steel wheel castings for 24" gauge
Replies: 4
Views: 3984

Re: Need 10.5" dia. steel wheel castings for 24" gauge

A CNC machined 4140 HT steel wheel will probably cost the same ( maybe less) than a casting , but will be stronger and more wear resisant than a casting. I currently am running wheels in 8.5" , 11" and 16" dia.

Nyle
by LIALLEGHENY
Wed Aug 03, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lifting cart - Metal tolerances and lubrication
Replies: 4
Views: 2918

Re: Lifting cart - Metal tolerances and lubrication

What the video doesn't show is how easily he can raise items once he adds some weight onto the "forks". Without some kind of bearing surface (slippery plastic) or bearings riding against the tube you're going to find that lifting something with weight is going to be a problem..Think of how...
by LIALLEGHENY
Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Collet or Nut ?
Replies: 4
Views: 5054

Re: Collet or Nut ?

That's how all of my ER collet chucks work , all your doing is breaking the collet free of the taper, just means your collets are now seating correctly in the holder. ( Don't know why it wouldn't have done that initially).

Nyle
by LIALLEGHENY
Sat May 21, 2022 2:50 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Anyone know what this is?
Replies: 20
Views: 8229

Re: Anyone know what this is?

Motorcraft in Muncie IN is a company that rebuilds motors and parts for HVAC. Established in 1938. I believe it is one of their specialty tools. https://www.motorcraftllc.com/

Nyle
by LIALLEGHENY
Sat May 14, 2022 2:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some Machining Required
Replies: 29
Views: 9141

Re: Some Machining Required

I can speak from experience when it comes to power tools that the HD products are not the same as sold in your local hardware store( It is possible that this has changed more recently) I have a Dewalt 18v cordless drill that the forward/reverse/trigger switch went bad....I bought a new one online th...
by LIALLEGHENY
Thu May 12, 2022 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some Machining Required
Replies: 29
Views: 9141

Re: Some Machining Required

FYI - The products you buy at Home Depot and Lowe's are not the same as those sold at your local hardware store, plumbing supply, tool store, etc. When Home Depot decides they want to carry a new product, they approach the manufacturer , offer the manufacturer a very lucrative contract/purchase but ...
by LIALLEGHENY
Fri May 06, 2022 1:14 am
Forum: Milling Machines
Topic: Sandvik milling insert numbers
Replies: 3
Views: 4573

Re: Sandvik milling insert numbers

Contact Sandvik and ask them what type of inserts fit your mill, they will have all the info you need. I believe the equivalent is an APKT style insert that many other manufacturers make. I was just complaining today about the lack of an industry standard when it comes to inserts , whether it be for...
by LIALLEGHENY
Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:29 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Steam loco wishlist (If only)!
Replies: 18
Views: 8467

Re: Steam loco wishlist (If only)!

A C&O Allegheny, but in 15" gauge , 1/4 scale.

Nyle
by LIALLEGHENY
Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:11 am
Forum: Welding
Topic: TIG issues on aluminum. Arc wanders unless I use more amps (then it's too quick)
Replies: 5
Views: 6900

Re: TIG issues on aluminum. Arc wanders unless I use more amps (then it's too quick)

Lets start off with some basics. Welding light wall aluminum TIG you want the machine set to AC. One amp per thousands of material thickness, so 1/8" (.125) is 125 Amps. One thing you mentioned is the tungsten was "ground longitudinally" .....on AC TIG you want a ball on the tungsten,...
by LIALLEGHENY
Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Lathe size
Replies: 39
Views: 12278

Re: Lathe size

Gra2472, Looking at your part holding for the journal boxes, I would advise that you limit to holding 2 parts at a time. The clamping forces from the vise will be on the 2 parts in the center, the outer 2 will have far less clamping force being applied on them, this is especially true if the casting...
by LIALLEGHENY
Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:42 am
Forum: Request For Services
Topic: Does anyone sharpen endmills?
Replies: 13
Views: 14667

Re: Does anyone sharpen endmills?

Quick internet search came up with Accusharp in Canada. Sure there are others. Over the years I acquired a KO Lee tool cutter grinder with all the attachments, a Weldon air grinding fixture, and many of the other assorted endmill grinding fixtures on the market. To date I have yet to sit down and re...