Recent content by SE18

Update: I spun the collet MT2 in the lathe while holding sandpaper on it which effectively removed the galling. Ordered the MT2 finishing taper which should arrive before Feb. 7, as I used low-cost shipping

thanks again, all! AoneMarine, I'll try your method first with a finishing reamer. I'll turn it by hand. As for the collett that spun, it shows signs of distress (circular lines). So perhaps put it in lathe chuck and using compound at angle use a finishing bit to lightly clean it up? (semper...

thanks; the blueing test was done and doesn't look bad; just the tip part inside the spindle so I'll just continue using it for my occasional hobby work

I ruined (fretted) the spindle on my Clausing 8530 Mill. It all started when it became difficult to release my collets from the drawbar. I keep a brass hammer handy to pound the acorn nut atop the drawbar. To remedy (besides ensuring spindle clean and oiled), I didn't tighten the drawbar nut as...

I recently went from building home model railroad cars and locomotives to becoming interested in building a real working railroad, since I plan to retire to Harrisonburg VA within a few years and acquire a lot of land for the RR to run through. I'm not sure, btw, if this is the right forum for...

can you point me to a Kozo book that relates to what I'm after? so he tells how to cast and what's needed for diecast wheels?

Thanks; the Cabin Fever deal sounds good

In 3 years moving to the country and building a 15" estate railway. It will not be a miniature railway; rather, the design will be similar to what mines use. Rather than wait, I'd like to start building things I need now, starting with curly spoked and other types of wheels. Not alum, but...

Thanks! I'll check each of those youtube broadcasters out for sure

I want to build an outdoor foundry and have been looking stuff up on the internet regarding how to do it and had some questions. I do plan to use propane as fuel. 1. I was gonna use firebrick but the wool stuff is supposed to heat up quicker and thus save fuel. But wouldn't moisture get into...

awesome, thank you