The Big Slide Thread

GreenTwin · Nov 30, 2024

When I started college in 1976, I walked into the first class, and they had one of these big slide rules hanging in the front of the classroom.
The teacher said "Everybody is going to need a good slide rule for this class".
I walked to the registrar's office after class and quit school.
I worked odd jobs of all types for two years, and then decided to attempt school again.
I went in the same class room, and there was the dreaded monster sliderule, but this time the teacher said "Everybody is going to need a good calculator".
"Saved by the calculator" I said to myself, and the rest is history.
I had a math phobia, and so I had to get over that first, but I still can't use a slide rule, although I have read the instructions.
It seems uber clunky, but the "slide-rule-boys" as we called them in the day, could use them very effectively.

Seemed more like trying to make your own arrowheads out of rock, instead of just going hunting with a rifle.
Hard to believe they went to the moon using slide rules.
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Jasonb · Nov 30, 2024

Strange you won't go hunting on Facebook but stick to your arrows

GreenTwin · Nov 30, 2024

I will join any place that allows me to go incognito.
If they want all my personal information, they have to pay for that.
It use to be easy to go incognito.
Now they apparently have a personal info stazi that checked everything you put there.
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GreenTwin · Nov 30, 2024

A Westinghouse on ebay.
Not sure if this is a compound or not.

A bit modern for me, with the closed crankcase.

This engine is not exactly like the patent drawing.
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SmithDoor · Nov 30, 2024

GreenTwin said:
When I started college in 1976, I walked into the first class, and they had one of these big slide rules hanging in the front of the classroom.
The teacher said "Everybody is going to need a good slide rule for this class".
I walked to the registrar's office after class and quit school.
I worked odd jobs of all types for two years, and then decided to attempt school again.
I went in the same class room, and there was the dreaded monster sliderule, but this time the teacher said "Everybody is going to need a good calculator".
"Saved by the calculator" I said to myself, and the rest is history.
I had a math phobia, and so I had to get over that first, but I still can't use a slide rule, although I have read the instructions.
It seems uber clunky, but the "slide-rule-boys" as we called them in the day, could use them very effectively.

Seemed more like trying to make your own arrowheads out of rock, instead of just going hunting with a rifle.
Hard to believe they went to the moon using slide rules.
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Looks great
Like size
Heve You ever use one?

I still have backup one just incase. It never needs batteries.

I also have pocket watch never needs batteries

Here is the one I use give to me on my 10th birthday still running

If want one it is cheap too because it is used.
The version fof England too.
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Now look at a GPS that does not need satellite or batteries too.

Dave

SmithDoor · Nov 30, 2024

I think we more on building other things from pass.
I know myself I have done with engins from models to full size .

Maybe thread for other thing connected to a engine.
It be a smaller projects so more interest in hobby of building in the shop.

If loke how ships work per 1930 the lot interesting thing like telegraph to engines. How navigation tools.
I would not have things like appliances, basically nothing that a home or office and cars/truck.

Keep more close to thing with engines like ships
boats and generators maybe how homes out there no power.
Right now I just see engine and maybe a generator.

At time aircraft more car I would exclude too.

The thread or threads need some how related to engine.

What do you think of more interest to group. ?

Dave

minh-thanh · Nov 30, 2024

Jasonb said:
but stick to your arrows

Yes, exactly. Instead of aiming at places near the "bull's eye" - the circle, he aimed at places thousands of kilometers away from the "bull's eye" and hoped the arrow would reach the "bull's eye".

SmithDoor said:
Maybe thread for other thing connected to a engine.
It be a smaller projects so more interest in hobby of building in the shop.

Keep more close to thing with engines like ships
boats and generators maybe how homes out there no power.
Right now I just see engine and maybe a generator.

The thread or threads need some how related to engine.

What do you think of more interest to group. ?

Dave

Yes I agree with you, there are many ways, there are many things to be done with model engines, look at what full size engines can do, etc.
Even without a model engine we can still do thousands of...interesting projects.
Imagine, I take advantage of the "break room" and post things that are not related to the main purpose of the forum and there are thousands and hundreds of thousands of my crap topics and as a result this forum will be a garbage dump
Post your small projects on the forum, don't care if it's big or small or if it's successful or not...it's a million times more fun than crap.

Don't make pointless topics that are not relevant to the purpose of the forum. Don't take advantage the "break room" to bring nonsense to the forum.
We are long time members and we should set an example for newbies.
The forum tries to be friendly to everyone but don't take advantage of that

GreenTwin · Nov 30, 2024

The Break Room

Take 10 and relax! Whatever is on your mind.

Above is the topic and description of The Break Room.
If someone does not like the break room, then they should by all means not read the break room topics.
But don't force your preferences on others.
We are not all the same.
The "Break Room" is a place just for that, taking a much needed break from model engine building.
We can't all build model engines 24/7/365.
Some of us are traveling for the holidays, and don't have access to the shop.

Take 10 and RELAX !
It says "Whatever is on your mind".
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SmithDoor · Nov 30, 2024

GreenTwin said:
The Break Room
Take 10 and relax! Whatever is on your mind.

Above is the topic and description of The Break Room.
If someone does not like the break room, then they should by all means not read the break room topics.
But don't force your preferences on others.
We are not all the same.
The "Break Room" is a place just for that, taking a much needed break from model engine building.
We can't all build model engines 24/7/365.
Take 10 and RELAX !
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I agree

Dave

SmithDoor · Nov 30, 2024

minh-thanh said:
Yes, exactly. Instead of aiming at places near the "bull's eye" - the circle, he aimed at places thousands of kilometers away from the "bull's eye" and hoped the arrow would reach the "bull's eye".

Yes I agree with you, there are many ways, there are many things to be done with model engines, look at what full size engines can do, etc.
Even without a model engine we can still do thousands of...interesting projects.
Imagine, I take advantage of the "break room" and post things that are not related to the main purpose of the forum and there are thousands and hundreds of thousands of my crap topics and as a result this forum will be a garbage dump
Post your small projects on the forum, don't care if it's big or small or if it's successful or not...it's a million times more fun than crap.

Don't make pointless topics that are not relevant to the purpose of the forum. Don't take advantage the "break room" to bring nonsense to the forum.
We are long time members and we should set an example for newbies.
The forum tries to be friendly to everyone but don't take advantage of that

You are having problem
This is very clear
Now you are attacking the next moderator. This is clearly mark Thread.
The best you can is stop reading the The Break Room
Post thread . and rest and read rest of site.
On there site I would right [minh-thanh] saying you are herrazing .
So stop

I am sorry what had to say.

There are two moderators on this thread we both a moderate this thread from garbage.

See
The Break Room
Post thread

Take 10 and relax! Whatever is on your mind.

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Dave

minh-thanh · Dec 1, 2024

But don't take advantage of that !!!!!!!!!!!!

SmithDoor · Dec 1, 2024

minh-thanh said:
But don't take advantage of that !!!!!!!!!!!!

I will not take advantage

Thank you
Dave

GreenTwin · Dec 1, 2024

That is why the break room is there, to take advantage of posting break room topics.
We all need to lighten up and enjoy life while we can.
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SmithDoor · Dec 1, 2024

GreenTwin said:
That is why the break room is there, to take advantage of posting break room topics.
We all need to lighten up and enjoy life while we can.
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I agree

It helps a group grow
A thread like this does need moderators and I agree to help promote and stop anyone from taking advantage.

Dave

Jasonb · Dec 1, 2024

Now I know why that image of the Westinghouse engine was posted, it has absolutely nothing to do with slide rules but maybe it was hoped posting it would keep the topic engine related

GreenTwin · Dec 1, 2024

Its a break room my dudes and dudetes.
Nothing needs to have anything to do with anything.
Take a break, enjoy life.
Chat, drink a cold one, don't over-analyze and micro-scrutinize everything that anyone posts.
Life does not always have some deep meaning.
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GreenTwin · Dec 1, 2024

This is a video of JasonB trying to figure out what this thread has to do with model engines.
As Waynegoose says............."Nothing".
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SmithDoor · Dec 1, 2024

Jasonb said:
Now I know why that image of the Westinghouse engine was posted, it has absolutely nothing to do with slide rules but maybe it was hoped posting it would keep the topic engine related

Most groups Breakroom is to be of subject other is closely to subject. Basically it just fun spot to share if it very ridge it fell more like work. Need to take a break and injoy.

It like myself I work on engines for over 55 years.
I have a real foundry , machine shop could turn 36" ,welding and the list goes on.

I do share some of health problems and others also share health problems. That one of reson a Breakroom
This like club most time it on subject but time for others things

Dave

Jasonb · Dec 1, 2024

I have no real problem with the break room and often it is a catch all for things that don't easily fit into another forum heading as well as subjects that I skip over.

My comment was that the opening post here was putting down the old ways(slide rule) and wanting to use new ways (calculator) but the OP in other threads has totally the opposite view not wanting to move with the times and use social media. The Emoji at the ends of my posts in this thread are meant to suggest my comments were half hearted so maybe it is not me that needs to chill out.

Same with those random Westinghouse images, in one thread the OP complains that you can't find something on FB that you saw last week. Well who is going to be looking in a slide rule thread for a Westinghouse engine?

Oh and on the subject of FB, someone checking for interest in another casting run for an engine, would suit Pat as it is a decent size 11" flywheels and 2" bore vertical. Those og FB that have expressed an interest will get one those that don't use FB miss out and complain there are not so many casting kits available.

GreenTwin · Dec 1, 2024

Jason, you are really over-thinking things.
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