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Graham-Jilly · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:05 am Post subject: Constructing a Loco

I have started building the loco that is featured in this book

I will post pics of the construction here

so far I have done the axels

The Frame spacers are cut but not drilled and taped yet

and have made the mandrel for turning the wheels

Im still learning to use a lathe but a I'm progressing slowly

Did some more today started on the gas fired boiler

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whistleman · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:24 am Post subject:

coming together nicely there, Graham. Will watch this thread with great interest.

Les · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:02 am Post subject:

It all takes time, have you a picture of what the finished loco will look like??
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tmuir · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:08 am Post subject:

Looking good, I just ordered that book last night for Christmas.

I bought myself a profile tipped cutting tool a little while ago on the suggestion of Bogstandard and I really like the finish it gives. I think flywheel has also since got one at is happy with it.

It's no good if you need right angle shoulders on the part you are turning but is great for everything else.

Flywheel I think has since bought one and is happy with it too.

I got mine from RDGTools.

Here is the website

http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/INDEXABLE_LATHE_TOOLS.html

Whilst in the UK I actually hired a car and drove for the 1 1/2 hours to visit this shop and the staff there are very friendly and even gave me a few pounds discount as I bought quiet a bit from them.

Can't wait to get my copy of the book although I have several other projects I need to do before I can start on this loco.
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flywheel61 · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:37 am Post subject:

Looking great Graham, you are going ahead in leaps and bounds,

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Yes, I have one of those profile tools, for my small lathe and I'm very happy with it. I think I bought one with an 8mm shank, but I think they are available, in 6, 8, 10 and 12mm shanks. The best part is the replaceable tips, no sharpening mistake to worry about,

Cheers

Chris
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Steve_S · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:52 am Post subject:

This is going to be an interesting project. I'll be watching closely!

Graham-Jilly · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:23 am Post subject:

thanks for the tip on the profileing tool will have to get one myself.
the kit at the top of the web page is similar to the one I have
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xlchainsaw · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:27 am Post subject:

i will be watching this project with great interest .

by the way graham the scrap man at lawnton will let you scrounge materials so if you need something try him or let me know what you want as i go there often .

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Graham-Jilly · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:29 am Post subject:

thats great news Glen will have to find out where he is

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James · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:

That's coming on well Graham!

So it's to have a one tube boiler? Should work a treat

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Graham-Jilly · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:40 am Post subject:

thanks James got the copper parts in the pickling jar at the moment cleaning them up for silver soldering

have also received the ronson valves and a hand tap to suit them so I can make the gas cylinder and burner.
also I am ordering some taps and dies from the uk as i cant sorce them here

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flywheel61 · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:43 am Post subject:

Graham, If you can't find what you want locally in brass, I've gougth quite abit off this Oztion seller, offcuts-galore

Cheers

Chris
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Graham-Jilly · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:50 am Post subject:

cheers Chris so far have been lucky but probly have to use him for some 25mm brass tube and 10mmm tube
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madeinenglang · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject:

nicely coming together

johnreid · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:58 pm Post subject:

Each time I see that book I think of the Beach Boys

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