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2" Minnie Traction Engine
mal webber:
Hi Bob, the chimney base looks really good I like the way you went about it ,keep the pics coming :ThumbsUp:
packmule:
Thanks for the replys,hoping to get it finished this week.
Kim
it is a 16mm end mill I fitted a set of dro's earlier this year other than turning the handles it does it all for you.The results as hou can see are v.good.Anything i can do to make life easier is always welcome.I did try with a flycutter but I didn't get on to well with that,more practice needed there.
Bob
packmule:
Hi guys, following on the saddle is now finished albeit a bit of filling when it comes to painting. I hadn't a clue how to mark out the shape for the saddle plate for fixing to the smokebox when inspiration struck. I suddenly thought ,I have Visio on the pc so why not draw a ellipse and enlarge it to take account of the radius of the smokebox this was then printed onto a piece of paper which I glued to the rolled plate and simply cut and filed to the shape. Worked a treat and was so easy. Will probrobly line saddle and perch bracket up drill out the holes and bolt together. Then its back to making the throat plate former for more copper bashing.
I love it when simple ideas work.
b.lindsey:
That is looking very nice Bob. Sometimes the simple ideas are the best and your are right, it is rewarding when they work out just as you wish!!
Bill
mal webber:
Hi Bob, the chimney base has turned out really nice with you :ThumbsUp:
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