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Post by GWR 101 on Mar 1, 2015 19:44:05 GMT
As there appears to be a bit of a lull in build threads at the moment I thought for any one suffering withdraw symptoms I would put up my basic efforts. Sorry its not a loco build but some may have seen my offering of some wheels for my twin gauge - twin height drivers trolley well following on from the bearing housings I have now started machining the frames. 
Bearing housings for 5" and 7 1/4" Gauges
Drilling the frames
Milling the horn block recess and the end face for the buffer beam.
Sorry it's all fairly basic stuff, but progress at least. Regards Paul |
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Post by Jim on Mar 1, 2015 20:54:05 GMT
Looking good Paul and as you it's progress. Looking forward to seeing the completed driving trolley.
Jim
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Post by GWR 101 on Mar 1, 2015 23:51:29 GMT
Thanks Jim, I am marking time until it warms up a bit to undertake some painting on my loco frames. We have been forecast it being very cold for a few days but then warming up towards next weekend, so hopefully I will then revert back to main build. Regards Paul
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 1:57:06 GMT
To all readers!!---ACHTUNG !!---- ANTI-GLUM WARNING}--- the following is being typed with a BIG GRIN on my mush, and with the full understanding of Paul.( at least I hope so !!--LoL !!)
Hi Matey,
What a LOVELY bit 'o kit that vert.miller is for sure !! --It looks a real treat--I bet it's never seen so much swarf in all it's life ??....Pity the poor sod who sold it to you, I bet he's feeling really sad right now ?? But he's probably also glad that it's being put to such competent and productive use as well ??
Crack-on, McDuff !!
Best wishes from the Telford direction--
Alan..
PS]-- Do you want to tell them --or shall I ??
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Post by GWR 101 on Mar 2, 2015 11:09:55 GMT
No problem Alan I will own up, yes the vertical mill came from Telford, and is in fine fettle a nice piece of kit. I can't make up my mind if I should fit a two axis DRO to it just to make it easier to pick up locations as there are no problems with the dial readings. Regards Paul
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Post by Roger on Mar 2, 2015 11:36:09 GMT
You won't regret fitting a DRO, but fit a 3-axis one. You'll then have a full 3-axis coordinate system which makes it so much easier to not only put in holes where you want more easily, but you can more easily use it for creating 'parts on a stick', something which is not that practical to do with dials where you can't keep track of positions over the lifetime of the job.
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Post by ejparrott on Mar 2, 2015 12:16:22 GMT
Wouldn't be without a DRO these days
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Post by GWR 101 on Mar 2, 2015 17:12:12 GMT
Thanks Roger and Ed, yes the one I have fitted to the lathe is a great aid. Been making some more swarf but the workshop feels really cold, particularly on the hands. Still any job done is progress. Regards Paul
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 17:25:21 GMT
Yes, I also would agree with both Roger and Ed ( and I haven't even got the new miller delivered yet !!)
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Post by andyhigham on Mar 2, 2015 20:58:01 GMT
Thanks Roger and Ed, yes the one I have fitted to the lathe is a great aid. Been making some more swarf but the workshop feels really cold, particularly on the hands. Still any job done is progress. Regards Paul When using the tailstock on my lathe, my bum cheeks rest against my cast iron surface table. Now that gets COLD
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 21:13:05 GMT
Yesterday evening something rough chafed along the side of my face in the works.....T'was a bit of frozen breath cloud !!
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Post by andyhigham on Mar 2, 2015 21:18:15 GMT
That's nothing! Yesterday Kizzys (my dog) mouth was moving but I couldn't hear anything, her barks had frozen as soon as they left her mouth
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Post by GWR 101 on Mar 2, 2015 21:49:18 GMT
I suppose it would be an ideal time to undertake some serious brazing !. Is it just me or has anybody else got a problem with removing the swarf from machine tools, it appears to be the oil is thicker. There must be some scientific explanation and solution, perhaps a thinner oil ?, please don't suggest a heater as I am already getting sideways looks over the electric bill. Regards Paul
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 21:59:48 GMT
Almost as cold as a Penguin's "chuff," as they say !---- THUS !!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 23:11:13 GMT
Hello Juliet2 (Paul). First of all good work on the trolley. I need to build one soon. Secondly, if the sideways looks continue, start moving your workshop into the house. That should sort it and domestic bliss of a standard you will never have previously experienced will be yours  . There may be some amount of "silent running" but it is worth it in the long run... Failing that, I use a halogen heater that is only 800 Watts flat out. I was sceptical to begin with as 800w is 800w, but in this weather (cold but above 0c) I need to turn it down to one bar quite frequently and my workshop is only a shed. If your workshop is in a hangar this might not be the solution for you... Being dry heat I don't get any condensation issues (that said I didn't really when I was on a Valor convector paraffin heater, I like plenty of ventilation) and the radiant heat helps reduce the cold floor feeling. I have smoked my trousers on a few occasions on standing too close to it, a phenomena I have also observed in a crowded club house C/W Superser. Regards, James. |
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Post by GWR 101 on Mar 3, 2015 7:45:16 GMT
Thanks James, interesting idea regarding the Halogen heater I will look into that as a solution, I have heard good reports about Halogen ovens. It's not that I am a cheap skate but I am trying (some say very) to build a trolley that is dual gauge 5" and 7 1/4" for use on elevated and ground level track. I believe the extra work is less than building two, and obviously less storage space. Regards Paul
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Post by vulcanbomber on Mar 3, 2015 20:06:06 GMT
Thanks Roger and Ed, yes the one I have fitted to the lathe is a great aid. Been making some more swarf but the workshop feels really cold, particularly on the hands. Still any job done is progress. Regards Paul
Try wearing some trousers..... |
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Post by fostergp6nhp on Mar 5, 2015 16:02:36 GMT
Very good.
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. There may be some amount of "silent running" but it is worth it in the long run... Failing that, I use a halogen heater that is only 800 Watts flat out. I was sceptical to begin with as 800w is 800w, but in this weather (cold but above 0c) I need to turn it down to one bar quite frequently and my workshop is only a shed. If your workshop is in a hangar this might not be the solution for you... Being dry heat I don't get any condensation issues (that said I didn't really when I was on a Valor convector paraffin heater, I like plenty of ventilation) and the radiant heat helps reduce the cold floor feeling. I have smoked my trousers on a few occasions on standing too close to it, a phenomena I have also observed in a crowded club house C/W Superser. 
