Re: Need Help ID'ing man in G1MRA group photo from NSS

2003-09-18 Thread Michael Martin
Geoff, Thank you! Mike Geoff Spenceley wrote: > > Mike--The chap on the far right is Rob Meadows of Los Angeles. > > Geoff.

Re: Metric or standard?

2003-09-18 Thread Clark Lord
I use Sears automotive ignition wrenches which are available in two different sets. SAE and Metric. Each set has 10 wrenches which are open end on one end and box on the other. I use the metric nut drivers that Micro Mark sells, the Wiha brand. For BA I use the ones sold by Sulphur Springs St

Re: Metric or standard?

2003-09-18 Thread steve speck
Thanks Jim, yes it is a Aster Mikado. It looks like to have a good set of tools you need a little bit of everything. Where are the best places to find these speciality tools? Thanks again, Steve Speck. At 12:15 PM 9/19/03 +0800, you wrote: Hi Steve. B.A. is "British Association" - a Britis

Re: Metric or standard?

2003-09-18 Thread Alison and Jim Gregg
Hi Steve. B.A. is "British Association" - a British (surprise surprise!) thread system used for small sizes particularly in the British electrical industry. It is a number system, going from 0BA (=6mmOD) through to 16 BA (Tiny!). In general only the even numbers are in general use -0, 2, 4, 6

Metric or standard?

2003-09-18 Thread steve speck
I own a RH #24 and a Mikado. I plan to start looking for small tools to use on Loco's. Should I get metric or standard. I have also heard of the term BA wrenches, what does this refer too? Thanks, Steve Speck

Re: address change

2003-09-18 Thread Mike Eorgoff
Are you actually on this address yet? It bounced a direct email. Mike Eorgoff - Original Message - From: "Walt Swartz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 3:31 PM Subject: address change > Note change: > [EM

ADMIN: New subscription page, revised roster, current guidelines

2003-09-18 Thread Dave Cole
all hands: yesterday's crash of the list reminded me that i was woefully behind on a number of list-related projects. here's what i've done about them since then: *i have developed a web page to handle subscription issues -- joining the list, quitting the list, moving to digest (or moving off

Re: Need Help ID'ing man in G1MRA group photo from NSS

2003-09-18 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Mike--The chap on the far right is Rob Meadows of Los Angeles. Geoff. Hello, > >I need help identifying a G1MRA member that attended the recent National >Summer >Steamup in McLellan, CA. The photo is scheduled to be run in the next SitG so >sooner is better :-) > >I have posted the photo at: ht

Re: lubricator piping

2003-09-18 Thread Terry Griner
Things I hadn't thought of. Thanks Harry. Terry Griner >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/18/2003 8:50:52 AM >>> At 08:33 AM 9/18/03 -0400, you wrote: >If using Brass in a Boiler is a problem, due to enbrittlement, why is it okay to use brass for a steam line? Terry, Because the steam line can be r

Re: lubricator piping

2003-09-18 Thread Harry Wade
At 08:33 AM 9/18/03 -0400, you wrote: >If using Brass in a Boiler is a problem, due to enbrittlement, why is it okay to use brass for a steam line? Terry, Because the steam line can be replaced, and in the event of a failure a broken lubricator line wouldn't release the entire contents of

Re: lubricator piping

2003-09-18 Thread Terry Griner
Not that I want to open a can of worms, but... If using Brass in a Boiler is a problem, due to enbrittlement, why is it okay to use brass for a steam line? I would think that the steam would still have the ability to absorb the Zinc from the brass, and a steam line would be under the same pressur

lubricator piping

2003-09-18 Thread Gordon Watson
Royce, I have 1/16th piping on dead leg lubricators, but with short direct. route[about 1 " long ] for longer runs 1/8th " works ok, make the offtake from the lubricator removable and fit up with 1mm hole to start with, can always enlarge by small steps until youre happy with the feed r

Re: Looking for Copper Tubing

2003-09-18 Thread Terry Griner
You might also want to look through the dumpster when someone is doing a re-hab on older houses (after asking of course!). Here in Central Ohio Habitat for Humanity has bought a couple of houses, and are taking out all the Copper plumbing and replacing it with Plastic. Terry Griner Columbus Ohio