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Thread: universal pillar tool by george h thomas
04/02/2011 05:20:38
Posted by Versaboss on 03/02/2011 23:00:57:
But I am quite sure that there is a book by GHT: "Building the Pillar Tool".

 
"Building the Pillar Tool" is the book that is now out of print.
 
Howevever as Kwil has already pointed out, "Workshop Techniques" by Geo H Thomas, Edited by W A Bennett is available from TEE Publishing.
This book is a combined work comprising both Building the Universal Pillar Tool and Dividing and Graduating
 
I actually bought a copy from MyHobbystore a few months ago, but for some reason they no longer carry any of the TEE books.
 
Thread: prototype to scale calculator
26/01/2011 22:40:31
You could use one of the free file hosting and sharing services eg http://www.filedropper.com a Google search for "free file sharing hosting" should turn up a whole lot more.
After uploading a file from your computer, you are given a URL that others can use for downloading.


Thread: Lion
23/01/2011 20:37:33
Thanks KWIL,
A web search turned up the "Old Locomotive Committee" however I was unable to find any contact information for them nor do they appear to have a web site.
Any leads as to where I could obtain the drawings would be greatly appreciated.
 
23/01/2011 02:53:57
An article in ME 6th July 1979 gives details of an alternative lubricator placed under the footplate.
The reason given for moving it from behind the front beam to the footplate is that there is no cover over the gap between the beam and the smoke-box, leaving the lubricator much too visible in that position.
On a related note, I have recently started building a 5" Lion, I would like to make it more prototypical than the LBSC drawings, so was wondering if anyone knows where I can find some detailed info on the prototype?
Thread: finding old copies of MODEL ENGINEER
15/01/2011 23:15:49
Searching for George Green using the online index http://www.itech.net.au/modelengineer/ found Vol 108 Issue 2696 for 1953 has an article entitled "A model lifeboat" by George Green.
Many libraries carry back issues of Model Engineer, alternatively eBay has a constant supply.
 
Thread: My subscription is running out
09/01/2011 23:19:11
The single issue Canadian retail prices at my local Chapters:
ME    - $8.95
MEW - $11.95
EIM   - $7.99
These prices exclude sales tax which is added on and varies from province to province.
 
What is quite frustrating is the enormous price stickers placed on the cover by the distributors, not only do they cover up the UK price as intended, but also obscure a significant part of the cover artwork and in the case of EIM the actual issue date.
 

09/01/2011 05:22:12
Posted by David Clark 1 on 07/01/2011 15:34:11: 
The reason for using a third party in US and Canada is to develop the market.
The potential of the market is huge and we are only touching the pin in the top of the iceberg at the moment.
This decision was taken to bring Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop to a wider audience in USA and Canada.

 
I was browsing through the magazines at my local Chapters (a chain of Canadian book shops) today, and was gratified for the first time to see model engineering magazines. Both ME and MEW as well as EIM were on the shelf.  And although I am non too thrilled at a higher Canadian subscription rate, if Expressmag do create a larger North American market, that can only be good for the model engineering hobby in general.
 
 
Thread: Chinese lathes
28/12/2010 00:12:37
Posted by Eric Lougheed on 27/12/2010 21:19:41:

I saw an advert in an American magazine (American Machinist ?) for a 4-bolt anchor plate for the top-slide (replacing the 'as issued' 2-bolt system. Allegedly this obviates tool-tip deflection, but at some cost! 
 
 You don't mention what size lathe you have, but earlier today I came across instructions for making a 4 bolt anchor plate for a 9x20 Chinese lathe:  4 Bolt compound clamp for 9x20 lathe
Thread: ER25 Collet quality
19/08/2010 23:12:00
Hi all,
Thanks for the advice, I think I am going to give the Chronos set a try. They are apparently made in Taiwan, which seems to have a much better record for constancy than China.
 
16/08/2010 19:01:34
I have been browsing ebay with the intention of buying a set of ER25 collets.
The price for a set ranges between direct from Hong Kong US$26 to a few hundred $ for made in Germany.
I don't have an unlimited budget, nor do I want to buy something that is only fit for the bin. On the theory that one gets what one pays for I had more or less discounted the bargains from Hong Kong and was instead looking at the "no name brand" mid-priced sets, but then it occurred to me that these may be the same sets as those from Hong Kong, just with a UK or US reseller's profit added on.
So any recommendations for a reasonably priced set would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Clive

 

Thread: A beginners locomotive
04/08/2010 05:32:31
Thanks Andy,
After a pleasant hour or two browsing The Station Road Steam web site, I can see why its your first port of call. Definitely worth adding to the  bookmark list.
Unfortunately the only complete Railmotor they have photos of, is a rather sad looking orange specimen that they describe as painted "by apparently, an eight year old"  http://www.stationroadsteam.co.uk/stock%20pages/2644/index.htm
 
03/08/2010 21:02:45
I was recently paging through some old issues of ME, and came across Don Young's 5" Railmotors. These really seem to be the ideal beginners locos, I rather like the look of the No1 which is supposedly modelled after a full size Rhymney Railway engine.
Does anyone have any thoughts on the suitability of these engines to a beginner?
 
Although the ME articles include a description of the livery, I would love to see photos of completed models or of the full size prototypes, but have had no luck finding much through google. So any links to photos or any other information regarding the full size engines would be much appreciated.
 
Thread: Valve gear - looking for a good introduction
09/06/2010 20:13:44
Thanks for all the advice.
I found a reasonably priced book on ebay called "Locomotive valves & valve gears" by Yoder & Wharen that looks as if it may be useful. If not, I may take Trevor up on his copy of the Martin Evans book if it is still available.
Thanks,
Clive
 
07/06/2010 22:18:14
The topic title says it all, I am keen to learn the basics of locomotive valve gears and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good book or other resource.
 
Browsing myHobbystore a few weeks back I could have sworn that they offered a few books on the subject, but having a look today it seems as if not only have any books on valve gear disappeared, but many other titles that were on offer until recently have also gone.
I wonder if this is a web site hiccough, or a change in stocking policy?
 
Thread: A beginners locomotive
29/04/2010 23:14:55
I was in a similar boat a few years ago and eventually after weighing up all the options I decided on the Y4. As a result I contacted Doug via email. Not only was he extremely helpful but he also sent me a number of very nice Y4 pics, which regrettably he hasn't included on his web site. I bought the plans from him, and was all set to make a start, but a change of job and a house move put a temporary halt to my locomotive building plans.
A few years later and another move coming up in a few months, I find myself once more in a position where I will be able to set up a workshop so I have been revisiting the issue of a first locomotive. 
My first thought was the Q1 currently being serialised in ME, a loco I suppose one either loves or hates but it really appeals to me,  unfortunately like you I am sold on the idea of a 5" gauge so it is a non-starter.
So it was back to the Y4, it seems to have all the attributes of an excellent first model - it should be a relatively powerful passenger hauler,  relatively easy to build, and from my experience with Doug, I am sure that he would be most helpful if one hits on any snags, The only trouble is that the loco does nothing for me personally, I don't know why.
So right now I am waiting for the book "Build your own steam locomotive Sweet Pea"
which I have on order from myhobbystore.  There are some really nice looking Sweet Peas around and the only downside for me, is that I would prefer a model of a full-size prototype rather that a freelance engine.
I have a few months to make my mind up, but I am pretty much convinced it will be either the Y4 or Sweet Pea, logically I think the Y4 would be the best bet, but emotionally it just doesn't do it for me.
 

Thread: Pop-up for digital.
23/04/2010 20:22:45
Posted by Keith Wardill on 23/04/2010 16:44:06:
I can't believe I am just lucky, so the only thing left is setup. I have XP on one machine, and use Firefox as the browser (no microsoft rubbish if I can help it), and Vista with Firefox on my laptop.
 
 
 One should not have to alter their browser settings in order to circumvent poor web site programming. The fault is clearly with the web developer, there is no excuse for the pop up appearing every time one exits a thread via the back button, and I very much doubt that is what marketing would have wanted.
The current behaviour of the pop-up makes the site almost unusable for me unless I alter my browsing habits or my browser settings, neither of which are acceptable.

 
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