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Member postings for Brian Abbott

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Thread: Wi Fi router
25/08/2016 14:49:08

Hello,

As Trevor said, I ran a cat5 cable from the house to the shed then plugged in an access point,

Thread: Brian's 1" Minnie Traction Engine
09/08/2016 16:24:26

Hello all.

Thanks for the info, found the build on the traction talk website,

Photos are great Richard, looks like i need to machine the casting all over so the run out should not be a problem so long as there is plenty to clean up.

Julian. i managed to get some 3/16 from Stuarts so i should be ok, but thanks for the offer.

Cheers.

08/08/2016 22:03:36

Hi Maurice, thanks for the info, yes i got some in the end from Stuarts.

Richard, if you would not mind scanning them for me when you get a chance i think it would help me.

Thanks all.

08/08/2016 16:31:28

Hello.

Yes its got the saddle on, its not a very clear picture sorry,

as you say i will machine the 2 bores, then try and true the rest up to it.

Thanks.

08/08/2016 16:09:54

Ok, thanks Jason.

Bit worried because the casting seems to have a taper down the one side, not sure if i should try and machine the radius.

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08/08/2016 12:44:54

Hello all.

Jason, did you happen to take any in progress photos when you where machining your cylinder casting on the 1" minnie ?

I am after some inspiration on how to go about machining it.

Thanks.

16/07/2016 21:53:20

Hello.

1" Minnie water gauge issues

I have been looking for a piece of 3/16 water gauge tube but only seem to be able to get 5mm

If I drill through the top fitting to clear the 5mm tube, say 5.1mm this will be to big for the 7/32x40 tapped hole for the blanking plug, should I look at using a 1/4x40 instead ?

Thanks for any thoughts.

15/07/2016 12:49:31

Ok,

Thanks Jason.

14/07/2016 14:30:10

Hello all.

About to start making the water gauge for my Minnie, not sure if to use brass or bronze.

Any advise ?

Thread: Dickson type T00 toolholders
30/06/2016 15:07:47

For whats its worth, i bought mine originally from A & R, and yes they where very good.

When i needed some extra holders and A & R had closed i got some direct from Myford and to be honest they where very well made.

anyhow..

Thread: Brian's 1" Minnie Traction Engine
27/05/2016 14:10:31

Thanks Jason, will work on the center line.

25/05/2016 17:37:24

Hello all.

Could i ask a question regarding the gear selector lever, should the 1/8" pins that run in the groove on the second gear shaft be on the center of the gear,

Thanks,

Brian

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Thread: PGK's 1" Minnie
06/05/2016 23:07:52

Due to my failed attempt at soldering a Minnie boiler I can not add any thing which would help, but I am watching with great interest and have great respect for your determination, I have as a reminder 3 failed smoke boxes on my shelf, became very proficiant at flagging the plates towards the end.

I do think that if I was to try again I would avoid the higher temperature solder and try to solder it all with the 55.

Thread: The Workshop Progress Thread (2016)
27/04/2016 16:15:29

Thanks Jason.

27/04/2016 10:54:01

Hello Jason,

Do you know where i can buy PGMS from ?

26/04/2016 22:10:27

Thanks Jason, only wondered as I am about to start the crank on my Minnie and am worried about turning a nice finish to run through the bearings.

26/04/2016 13:36:42

Hello Jason.

( Warning. amateur hour )

Can i ask why you use En8 instead of say mild steel ?

Thread: Model engineer subscription
15/04/2016 21:33:28

Hello,not sure if anyone could tell me, need to email subscriptions directly but thought I would ask.

I currently subscribe to MEW digital on a 3 monthly basis which a works well for me. I would like to start subscribing to ME, is this possible to do this on a 3 month payment basis anymore?

Thanks

Thread: Forming/bending 3/32 od copper tube.
12/04/2016 17:23:23

Thanks all for your reply's.

I think i will try Julian's idea firstly, see how that pans out.

Thanks

11/04/2016 22:13:09

Hello all,

Need some advice, I need to bend the pipe which connects the gauge to the boiler on my Minnie. Ideally I don't want to have to make a former for this one off job, anyone know any tricks?

Thanks,

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