Re: More on monocock

1999-11-26 Thread Mike Chaney
Vance Bass wrote:- > (By the way, it's "Goodall type", as Mike Goodall markets these > things and apparently objects if you call a Brand X valve by his > name.) Actually it's Derryck (sp?) Goodall and the word is "furious"! Mike

RE: NG 3 ft Arch Bar truck 26" wheels plans

1999-11-26 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jim, >Can you go into a little detail about the cold-casting iron process? I'm interested in some wheels for freight cars. You can't make them without a "tire" of actual metal and a metal sleeve bore.. The flange will chip off and a press fit on an axle may cause a crack.. Also, to make the w

Re: More on monocock

1999-11-26 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Your monocock on the Bantam, Richard. is VERY similar to the one on the Finescale GWR 48XX 0-4-2T. I believe it was originally intended to be the upper fitting for a water sight glass. There is a small copper tube which drains under the footplate. It has proved very useful as you and Vance state,

Re: More on monocock

1999-11-26 Thread Peter Trounce
Vance, How about putting a few ball-bearings into the tank until you get the volume you like ? Easier to take out too, than epoxy !! Peter Trounce. Toronto. -- > From: VR Bass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: More on monocock

Re: NG 3 ft Arch Bar truck 26" wheels plans

1999-11-26 Thread Jim Curry
Harley: Can you go into a little detail about the cold-casting iron process? I'm interested in some wheels for freight cars. Jim