Re: New Project
Posted: 18 Jun 2022, 13:21
Fantastic progress Derek, fingers crossed for the fitting of all the rods and free rolling.
Dalboy wrote:.......
Also the note book for some vital measurements which need to be taken from the build rather than direct from the plans(this is stated on the plans).
Andyp wrote:What some people are able to produce in their sheds still leaves me in awe.
Were you any sort of engineer in a previous life Derek?
CHJ wrote:
Yes in the real world, be it full size or scaled, individual fit inevitably provides the best outcome.
Multiple Zone tolerances have a habit of biting when least expected.
CHJ wrote:Great progress, have you got a couple of meters of track section available for rolling tests?
Spent the other day boring the cylinders quite pleased with the finish.
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SamQ aka Ah! Q! wrote:Spent the other day boring the cylinders quite pleased with the finish.
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Gad, just for a moment I thought you were boring that out with the hole gauge...
CHJ wrote:Outstanding finish on that intricate form Derek, excellent machining setup and cutter control to get such smooth blending of curves.