Search results

Julius, you are one amazing person, and a supreme supporter of our hobby. Words do not express the pleasure you bring to all steam engine enthusiasts with your devotion to graphic plans and their free distribution. May i say Thank You from the bottom of my heart ! Rich

Steamchick nailed it , and it matches my training and experience with Moly. It impregnates itself in the surfaces of metal and forms sort of a plating with low friction. It is VERY important that it be applied to an absolute clean surface with out any other lube present . it you have oil on...

I am not a troll Notice I use my real name, not a handle ! I stated 3 facts , and your reply is opinion Rich On another point, research Thalidomide and maybe you will understand points of view

So, Mother nature is "Pushing " natural immunity--not me Don't you have a curiosity on why Vacinated people get the virus ? I have a science based mind and find it interesting that "science" is denied by those who profess it ? Sample#1 N95 masks, (the best) have a 5 micron porosity and the virus...

Ah contraire my friend , it is driven by the politicians . And for the science based mind, why is natural immunity never discussed ? ..Hello ?

Those are all terrific suggestions that Green Twin mentioned i made and used a cupola several times years ago, but the coke was free (friend had it) With modern supplies ( as mentioned above) , the crucible is the way to go. I do want to mention iron sourcing. You want good cast iron. We had a...

I have had this on my shop walls for over 35 years I call it 'inspiration" Rich

What is SIMEC ? Not heard of that publication to my knowledge Rich

I put a 2 " PVC pipe under the shop floor before it was poured and the ground level behind the shop is about 4 feet lower and I placed the vac outside under a small shed. Inside , I have a 20 gallon drum with a "vortex" coffee can set up. All ho,e made and works perfectly. The drum gets all...

Very simple question to Global warming folks, and one they cannot answer. But of course , GW is a religious experience to them and they do not use their brains So here is the question , very simple, and I want you to think about it ...... What would happen tomorrow if that glowing yellow ball...

Charlie, Your last reference-Thread Data Charts =contain some of the information I have been seeking for years on the net, but never found. Thank You ! They are like the Van Keuren Tables for Gear making. Rich

I forgot to mention in my earlier post, That when I am using round stock. I make my 'Sticks" threaded on both ends and do maybe 6 sticks. Then I mount the stick in a 5 C collet Block ( Hex ) and then use the mill to cut a flat. leave the mill height locked and do not change it, just drop the...

Slight Correction LMS recommends reducing the major diameter by 10% of the Pitch The pitch for 6 BA is ~47 TPI or about 21 thou ( .021) so 10 % , or .002" is the reducing factor to get a smooth thread. Rich Good references Charlie !

When I poured Iron, I was coached by a CI Metallurgist and he suggested and Gave me some "Hot shot" This is a Vanadium additive and is also exothermic (Flash and Sparks ! ) when added to the melt just before the pour . It prevents Chill-- and aids in machining . Is that still available ? Rich

Just One request- Please keep us posted on your progress Do not wait for it to be finished , Your endeavor will inspire others to do the same and keeping a record --even with models (!) of our industrial past is paramount to our society and mechanical history Been a pleasure ... and Rudy would...

I think I found the Prototype ! It's a Buffalo Roller ( Buffalo NY ?) or Buffalo-Springfield Roller and a video here Rich

There was a free photo evaluation program available years ago--maybe 19 or so, that could give you an idea of lengths when you entered a reference dimension . I have long forgot the name but a fellow who did HO railroading showed it to me . Maybe someone here can recall the name ? Rich

My ****oo I should have correctly responded with my project material, sorry about that I have liquid resin casting wax patterns made for my next project. not PLA. I just used the term because i was more focused on burn out and investment procedures The resin patterns need very precise steps in...

Dan I am still on "hold" with my engine Lost PLA project . Need to get my Kiln wired to a new controller (Multi-step Programing ) yet Will look into that new investment Dan when I am ready ( Thanks !) I have Satin Cast now, but the right investment is very important . I did want to comment on...

Sorry Dave , but California had SMOG laws long before he was president I know, I moved there and my PU truck could not comply remember Air injectors ? Rich