Part 33: The Expansion Links
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Welcome to Part 33 of my long term series of videos covering the build of Don Young's Hunslet 0-6-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive in 5" Gauge.
In this video I make the expansion links using a combination of machining (Milling) and some basic metal working techniues (hacksaw and filing).
Given the nature of these sorts of projects, new videos will be posted as I progress through the build but there will be no regular cadence, rather their frequency will be dependent upon time available and of course real progress on my part.
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Enjoy!
Very good video.
..thank you Ronnie. Mark
Nice explanation on how toset up and use the jig
Excellent as always Mark, a very useful reference video for the future. All the best, Matt.
Cheers Matt, I hope it'll not be too much longer before we seen another from you?
@@markshomeengineering5243 December is the next one I'm afraid, I've been so busy I the business I've not had time to film, but I've a new schedule in the new year and I'm going to fortnightly videos, which should be more manageable. I'm already working on those videos so there is lots to come!
The bottom hole on the expansion links is for connecting to the mechanical lubricantor .
As a total noob that knows nothing about machining, could you stack 2 plates and mill both parts at once? Sorry if it’s an ignorant question.
My late father was a model engineer, building a rob roy steam engine and Minnie traction engine, but he passed before I had chance to learn anything from him.
It must be something in the blood because I’m getting an incredible itch to buy a lathe and mill to make motorcycle parts….
Hi Mozer,
That's a good question and the answer is yes. The plates can be stacked, as long as they are properly clamped, to mill both parts together. I would normally have done just that, but I've recently had a few issues with this approach and a mistake means two parts wasted, rather than just one 🙂 I'm sure I'll get back to doubling up once my confidence returns.
Cheers
Mark