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I posted this in "Plans" and then realized that may not be the best place. The pics are in the original posting in "Plans". Please respond on that thread. Thanks, - Reed ------------------------------- "Reed, have built both hammers. Let me know if I can be of any help..... gary"...

I needed plumbing fittings/valves for a steam hammer model. I'd purchased fittings and valves before, but this time decided to make them from the castings. I *think* it was this forum that I saw a pic of a jig for this but no diagrams. It was from that inspiration that I drew up some diagrams. I...

I built a bending jig, inspired by the Frank Ford wire bending jig. I went overboard but that is another story. In building a Maytag 1/2 scale engine, it calls for a part that is from 1/4" brass tubing bent at a 51 degree angle. I look at the wire bending jig and realize it will work if I...

I built a fuel pipe for a hit-n-miss engine, it required a 1/8 MTP thread. I have the taps and dies but no specs on the recommended tap drills. After searching a bit, I just measured the tap and picked out a bit. It is done, however I would _really_ like to find a tap drill chart for MTP...

** first posted in "questions and Answers" and figured that might not be the correct place, but I can not figure out how to move it. :-[ Folks, I have a Maytag 1/2 scale casting kit that my father started a couple of years ago and now I will finish it. I believe I have all the castings and...

** edit: the article is in Nov & Dec 1990 Modeltec issues. I have the cylinder and piston left to do. Missing the CI material for the sleeve, so will be just short of finishing it this year. :-( Folks, I have a Maytag 1/2 scale casting kit that my father started a couple of years ago and now...

folks, I intended to build the Stuart Steam Hammer this holiday, but have been thwarted by my lack of BA taps. So, I'll pick another project. :) However, I need to purchase 2BA, 5BA, and 7BA taps to do this model. I entertained substituting, but decided I'd rather buy the taps and use the...