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Post by silversanjuan on May 4, 2013 23:27:12 GMT -5
Some minor progress so far this weekend. I cut all the journal boxes from the 5/8" brass stock. Then turned them all to the final height of 13/16". So, now I have eight journal boxes that need to be marked and drilled for the bearings. I also finished my height gauge so that I can mark the centers for the bearings. Here are the journal boxes: Here's my height gauge: Next I need to make the center finder tool. Fun, fun. Todd
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Post by silversanjuan on May 5, 2013 23:02:37 GMT -5
I made my version of Kozo's tool for centering the journal box in the four jaw. And, from the other end. The brass wire is supported by a rubber grommet which is fitted into the aluminum holder. Works beautifully. More progress ahead. Todd
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Post by Ed Hume on May 6, 2013 10:20:13 GMT -5
I am liking your height gauge a lot - sure beats reading a vernier and possibly forgetting to add 0.050.
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Post by silversanjuan on May 6, 2013 22:47:07 GMT -5
Thanks Ed. I know what you mean about the verniers. I have to check measurements and read them a couple times to make sure I'm not making a mistake.
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Post by silversanjuan on Jun 3, 2013 14:16:11 GMT -5
I've got all the journal boxes bored. And, I've started milling the grooves for the arch bar frames. No pictures to show because I'm packing up the shop. We're moving to a nearby town. Moving to a smaller home. but, it has a MUCH bigger basement. I hope to have the shop back up and running by July. Have to see how things go though. My middle son is graduating from high school and my parents will be in town for that this month. So, shop ops will be on hold till that is all done. But, having a bigger shop area is gonna be soooo much better. Todd
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Post by silversanjuan on Sept 12, 2013 10:27:37 GMT -5
WooHoo! Finished setting up the shop. Took a lot longer than anticipated. But, what doesn't, right?
Finished with the grooves on the journal boxes. And, made the drilling jig for drilling the 32 holes. I'll get some pictures of the new shop and progress posted soon.
Todd
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Post by silversanjuan on Feb 6, 2014 9:08:35 GMT -5
Dang, I keep forgetting to get pictures uploaded. Now I can't remember my Photobucket password, and my old email address is dead. So, I'm thinking I'll set up a Flikr account. There's three folks working on Kozo locos that already post their photos there. The more the merrier, right? In the mean time, I've made good progress and finished the tender trucks with the exception of the springs. I've got the tooling done, and I just received the material for them. So, off to learn spring fabrication. Todd
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Post by silversanjuan on Mar 9, 2014 15:10:44 GMT -5
Finally finished the tender trucks. Now, I'm getting the frame together.
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Post by kvom on Mar 10, 2014 9:13:18 GMT -5
Excellent work!
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Post by silversanjuan on Mar 10, 2014 17:33:07 GMT -5
Thanks, kvom!
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Post by pkastagehand on Mar 11, 2014 10:24:04 GMT -5
For fasteners I've been using hex heads from www.americanmodeleng.com/ and have been happy with both the product and the service. Paul
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Post by silversanjuan on Mar 11, 2014 21:28:59 GMT -5
Hi Paul, Yup, I like using the hex heads in areas where they'll be seen. Just looks more scale to me. I've been getting mine from www.microfasteners.com/. Been happy with them as well. I'll take a look at American Model Eng. also. Todd
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Post by sackerry on Apr 10, 2014 15:44:44 GMT -5
Hi folks, I am Kerry from Sacramneto. I have the A3 book and would like to start the A3 in 1.5 scale. I have maching skills thanks to Modesto JC and tools from friends. anyone interested in inviting me to their shop especially if they are build the A3 in any size or just want a visit. I am retired. I gave up Work for Lent many years ago.
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Post by pkastagehand on Apr 11, 2014 12:44:36 GMT -5
Visit any time you like, but it's a long trip to get here... SW Michigan. <grin>
I'm sticking with the 3/4" scale from the book (for a couple reasons). Been close to done for a year or two, but got stuck and never gotten back to it. Intend to as soon as I can but the wife has a honey-do list so who knows...
Paul
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Post by silversanjuan on Apr 11, 2014 13:34:52 GMT -5
Hey Paul. What did you get stuck on?
Todd
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