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  1. Roskrow

    ME beam engine

    Iampappabear I hope this helps, I agree with your list, but in addition i think the Base plate casting (Aluminium) is sensible, as it sets all the locations out. Equally I think the finished gears are in my book a must. I am aged (83) andf have never done gear ciuutin befort, and do not intend...
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    ME beam engine

    Richard, The link is :- https://www.ajreeves.com/ The site is owned and monitored by 2 really pleasant women. Kate, who is, I think the owner and Natasha (Tasha) Both are VERY helpful On the site youwill find mny other interesting items, castings etc. They are big in Scale Steam engines
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    ME beam engine

    I am currently building the ME Beam engine. I bought my castings and the drawings from Reeves (I have used them a lot over the years, and have always found them totallyreliable) The only problem I have had is with the drawings. Alas although they are are scaled drawings in facct they are NOT...
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    Problems with Steel

    I would like to say a BIG thank you to so many of you who have tried to assist me. It seems the errors are almost certainly caused by myself. I am 83, and I confess not an exprienced lathe etc user, but I do learn from my many errors !! I try and purchase really good quality drill bits, but...
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    Problems with Steel

    You have all sent me very helpful suggestions, for which I thank you. Alas I have now throne away the ruined bits, I think the comments on over hear and gardening are very relevent. For 5/16 I was dril
  6. Roskrow

    Problems with Steel

    Cogsy, I have just noticed that you live in WA. I was there from 1962 to mid 1970, i was in Real Estate. Amongst many other propertie i for a perion owned Bay View Mansions in Claremont. Whre do you live and what do you do, or did do ? Best wishes Malcolm Farrant (Roskrow)
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    Problems with Steel

    Thanks, I hear what you say, but if you are grilling 2 foles adjacent to each other, with a long pause between each I just do not understand why hole A drills easily, and hole be will not. to the extent of totally ruining the drill bit. I have a friend who has just had the same exoerience (he...
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    Tubing Expander

    I lived in Australia many years ago. I bought a pipe expander there which would expend 15, 22, and 28 mms pipe. It worked by hand with the first stage I initiating the exemption the 2nd to the desired size. I think the one shown would be ideal. Are there any dimensions available?
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    Problems with Steel

    I have never tried to post a new thread in HMEM so just hope this is read. I have recently needed to drill small holes (5/16th) in Mild Steel. But I have found that although almost all drill with ease I have recently had a number of holes that just will not allow the drill to penetrate. I...
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    Mini Tube bender.

    Terry, You are Correct....But I am just Old and LAZY !! Best wishes Lazy Malcolm
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    Mini Tube bender.

    I have been following the item on Mini Pipe Bending, and have a simple solution to offer. I have a Mini bender made by Record Tools ... This is now known as Irwin Record the model is No. 210 Mini Bender It is available on line at Amazon (UK) and covers Capacity 3, 4, and 6mm. O.D. 1/8, 3/16...
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    Gerry's Beam again.

    I am about to make the MODEL ENGINEER version. Plans and castings are available here. If I can help let me know. Best wishes to all Malcolm
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    Is there any place to get BA Bolts / Screws in US?

    I suggest that you contact :- GWR-fasteners.co.uk I have used them for many years and have always foujnd them most helpful. Tracy Tools are indeed a great company, but as far as I am aware they only sell tools. If I need anythin in the tool field I always go to them. In both cases I think the...
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    Silver soldering.......a newbe to boilers

    I get citric acid from Amazon. Mix with two water and immerse for 30-40 minutes. Rince well in clean water and clean with a small nail brush or an old tooth brush. I do not think there is any fixed amount of acid to water. Just add more acid if needed. it always works very well. Good luck.
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    Class 37 Dan Leavons Design

    I have been given Castings and very faded old drawings of this Class 37. I am seeking (a) Drawings and (b) An assembly manual. Is there anyone out there who can assist me. In anticipation MANY THANKS Malcolm Farrant (Roskrow)
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