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Hi Gang: The group I visited near Atlanta GA used extruded aluminum. The load dynamics are different at smaller scale, plus the usage is usually lower, so aluminum is OK. The aluminum extruder I

What do they use for rail. The last time I purchased rail the smallest was *purchase was 16 pound*. That real big for back yard model rail road. Dave

I'm assuming you are talking about railroad locomotives. Live Steam magazine (now renamed to Live Steam and Outdoor Railroading) as already mentioned is a premier magazine on the subject.? They have

Yes, you have. Just got the latest Machinist's Workshop. :) Bill in OKC? William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.) Aphorisms to live by:Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad

I've never built a loco or any sort of motor, but I'm? a lurker there, and it's s a wonderful group.? Bill in OKC? William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.) Aphorisms to live by:Good judgement comes

Hi Gang: Here is a magazine: Live Steam https://secure.villagepress.com/store/items/list/group/131 Village Press also publish several books on building Live Steam, some without

Hi Gang: A center drill with a long tip, would be a drill with a large shank. The advantage of a center drill is a tip that doesn't deflect from center. Carl.

This site has information on all steam engines https://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com I do see Locomotive. What size are thinking of building? Dave

The Steammodelloco group on groups.io has a lot of info to support people building 16mm or G1 live steam locos. One day I will get around to starting one... one day... Regards, Andy

You might check the 16mm groups. There's some Gauge One live steamers in their files section.

You can get long center drills.? But to my understanding, the tips stay the same.? Can anyone identify center drills with very long tips?

Forgive me butting in but have you had a look here: https://www.modelenginemaker.com/index.php ? ? you need to have a sign in account to interact with them but it has some very helpful pages on here

Peter, Could you recommend a good source of information on Loco scratch building? I have the skills and would enjoy the challenge. -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF-

Peter, Have you considered extra long center drills? I have some that are 6” long double ended. Just a thought. Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF-

I use for finding materials and see what was used. Dave

I also have diamond grinding equipment which obviates the need for any other equipment. -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/

I have no need for a hardness tester as I do not harden anything in house these days. Anything I produce these days is made from pre hardened material which is still machinable with HSS or carbide

Well said, Keith!!! -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/s...995#post112113 (

I enlarge the scale part so you see it better

The hardness tester is not my idea I purchased one in 1970’s from Rutland. The chart is important part and Hight the ball is drop. *The best part on testing parts ready for shipping it leaves no