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Pretty spectacular! Are you going to be able to color/paint the chain?
I can't add any more than what has been already said Chris, but I have read this thread almost daily from day one and am so impressed with everything. I have enjoyed the actions of the little people as well. My congratulations to be added to everyone elses.Ian.
The chain was originally chromed, I used a torch to dull it down and color it a bit, but not as much as I hoped. Other experiments didn't get it any better, so this is were I left it. This chain was the closest in size and shape that I could find, which is the most important thing. Chemical blackening doesn't work well for this stainless, and paint doesn't work well for chain.
Hi Chris,if there are any problems to find a new project, may this will help to close the gap.http://www.ferroviefelettane.it/La_mia_Bucyrus_Erie_Crane/Bucyrus_Erie_Crane.htmHere a video of some testing with compressed air.[youtube1]https://youtu.be/XHawAQhZ404[/youtube1]Have Fun. Shortly found by a fellow member in our German forum.
QuoteThe chain was originally chromed, I used a torch to dull it down and color it a bit, but not as much as I hoped. Other experiments didn't get it any better, so this is were I left it. This chain was the closest in size and shape that I could find, which is the most important thing. Chemical blackening doesn't work well for this stainless, and paint doesn't work well for chain.So, why not make your chain, you have made everything else. I did that for the steering chain on my MINNIE traction engine. I only needed about 8 inches so it wasn't a major job. I made a mandrel to the inside shape of the link, wound on wire like for a spring, then sliced it with a Dremel cutoff wheel. The link then hooked together and just a slight twist of the link closed the slot. I made a jig to hold the links in a nice line and silver soldered them closed.There are also some You tube videos showing chain making machines. That would be a cool project.I guess I am really trying to find ways to keep this topic open, it has become a regular daily boost to me and I dont want to see it end.
Hello Chris,Great photos and a wonderful location for the Sub-regatta. Looks like a huge verity of Subs on display in the tent. Sure wish you had been standing next to the shovel bucket for a reference. Thanks for sharing.Have a great day,Thomas