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Hey Pete, in regards to "light" oil, one of the best "light" oils that I have used over the years has been "Starrett" Instrument Oil. It is extremely stable and does not deteriorate over time. In studies we did back in the 60's at Monsanto Research Corp, 3 in 1 oil was the worst of all of the so...

Awesome Pete. Congrats on the first "pops".

Not a problem Sir Dan. I just wish I was into sitting and reading good books. I was never one to do so. I guess I have always been to busy making things. Anyway, I just have to share this. The L.R.D. No. 4 Engine (Laurence Russell DuFour) now has an "Official" name. It is now to be called the...

Hi Dave, yes I have seen "Sand Pebbles". It is a classic for sure. Yes the brake lever in the picture was made from six pieces and soft soldered together using Eutectic 157. It is a lead base solder with tin in it. The flux is in liquid form. It is great stuff. I have been using it for over 50...

Ahhhh shucks Chazz, you found me out. I guess I will have to share my product or be turned over to the revenuers !!! :big: Thank you for the chuckle and to all of you for your kind comments.

Greetings, in regards to soldering your radiator. Here is a trick I have used with a complex assembly such as yours. I have a old electric hot plate that I place a thin sheet of aluminum on. I pre-flux all the joints and seams and place the assembly on the hot plate. Depending on the size of the...

I had a chance to spend some hours in Plant #1 (my workshop) over the past few weeks working on the brake rigging. The transfer levers were made from 0.032" thick brass sheet stock. Small bushing were turned and held in place with 2-56 brass screws for the soldering process. The ribs between the...

I to have had to use the ole metal eraser. Just last night I filled two small holes with solder that were in the wrong place. Once painted you will never know they were there. Great job Dan ! I am enjoying the build. Does your floor eat little parts like mine does ? It never fails. I will drop...

Awesome start !!! It is very interesting to see the different takes on Elmer's engines. I wonder if he had any idea that modelers would be using his plans so many years after the fact. Looking forward to seeing it completed and running !

Good Afternoon, Well I started on the mounting brackets for the feed water tank and have mounted it to the frame. I still have some tweaking and tuning to do, but overall I think it will work. So, while I was mounting the tank I decided to put together everything I have made to date to get an...

Pete, thank you for sharing the last picture. The lad is a treasure for sure. He brings tears of joy to my eyes. Thanks.

Les, I humbly thank you for your kind comments. I am so glad that you are able to glean something from my thread as well as all the other fine projects that are being presented here. It is with God's Grace that I am able to do what I do. He is the one who deserves all the credit.

I have an idea. Let's put a ring on the top of the cylinder and put it on a key chain. It should fit in in the pocket without any trouble. Nicely done for sure :bow:

Hello Giovanni, glad you like the Starret clamps. They are handy for sure. The little acrylic tube will only see cold water. The tank in the picture will hold "cold" water to be added to the boiler as needed until the fire engine arrives at the site of the fire. Then the suction hose for the...

Lesmo, that is one fine looking flywheel. Great job !!! I will pass on a trick that an old toolmaker taught me. When chucking or clamping on a finished surface, put a piece of thin card stock or heavy paper between the work surface and what you are clamping with. This will help to keep unwanted...

I tackled the sight glass assembly for the feed water make up supply tank this afternoon. The sight glass itself was made from a piece of plexiglass rod stock. The bore was drilled and reamed at 0.092" dia. The drilling and reaming process was flooded with cutting oil. The chips were not allowed...

Well, I shifted gears a little bit. I started work on the boiler feed water storage tank. This tank sometimes sits under the driver's seat or just behind it. In my case it will sit behind the seat and that leaves room for a neat little wood tool box under the seat. Anyway, the first picture...

Stew, what else can be said ? I have enjoyed the build and especially watching your new treasure running; that was a special treat. Great piece of craftsmanship ;D

Just a foot note on the Wright Engine. The engine on the 1903 Wright Flyer was designed and built by Charlie Taylor in 6 weeks. My father spent 14 years of his life researching Charlie and then wrote a book about the man and the engines he built. Charlie was the mechanic working in the back of...

Pete, a secret to tap in stainless steel is to use a slightly larger tap drill than the typical drill chart suggest. The chart will give you 75% thread contact which is way more than us modelers need. For threads up to #6 or #8, I go at least one drill size larger. Anything over that I will go...