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Most impressive Derek.
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Well things have not be good for me managed to stuff up a coupling rod and had to reorder some more metal well it arrived and I started again on the one that was not right and then to top that I managed to stuff that up as well so now onto number three touch wood It will go right this time. I did spend a good week on getting the quartering correct and the rods to the right length before the mishap.
But in the mean time I did manage to make the sliding valves for it which at least went right.
But in the mean time I did manage to make the sliding valves for it which at least went right.
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How exciting Derek sure is master craftsman work you are producing,love it mate.
Thanks for the update Derek, much appreciated.
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Coming along nicely.
Things on the loco build have been a bit slow what with the excavator build and gardening preparing for our winter, digging up some of the dahlias for winter storage and dividing, picking some brussel sprouts and freezing them for the wife I hate the things.
Anyway I have managed some work on the cylinder end caps one end is pretty simple case of just turning to the correct size the other end has the gland nut and packing for the piston rod they still need a little work as they still need the gland milling to the correct size and the hole enlarged to be threaded for the gland nut.
I also managed to turn the two crosshead gudgeon pins which also needed a slot for a scewdriver to fit them. I did have to make one of them twice as they are fiddly to make they only have 1/2" diameter heads.
Anyway I have managed some work on the cylinder end caps one end is pretty simple case of just turning to the correct size the other end has the gland nut and packing for the piston rod they still need a little work as they still need the gland milling to the correct size and the hole enlarged to be threaded for the gland nut.
I also managed to turn the two crosshead gudgeon pins which also needed a slot for a scewdriver to fit them. I did have to make one of them twice as they are fiddly to make they only have 1/2" diameter heads.
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Excellent Derek.
But I do have an excuse trying to make the jewelry boxes as well as some gardening, decorating the bathroom so kept busy
The local model steam railway club used to have open days a couple of times a year when I was a child. My dad used to take me along, and I was always amazed at the skills on display in working machines. I can't wait to see this assembled Derek.
Could be waiting a long time before this is finished. I did say to the wife I wanted a long term project and it was either this or decorating the house
