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File:Wintergatan Scribing with Caliper.PNG|Using a caliper to directly scribe a layout line on steel. | File:Wintergatan Scribing with Caliper.PNG|Using a caliper to directly scribe a layout line on steel. | ||
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The technique is illustrated starting at time 5:06. | |||
<videoflash>UENil4T8mXM?t=306</videoflash> | |||
== Rounding Corners of Linkage == | |||
This technique is quite useful when making linkages, such as brake levers. | |||
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File:Wintergatan drilling hole.PNG|Drilling hole in center-punched steel. | |||
File:Wintergatan block drill jig for rounding corner.PNG|Creating a jig from wood block and drill bit for rounding linkage corner. | |||
File:Wintergatan leave drill embedded in wood block.PNG|Leave the drill bit embedded in the wood block. | |||
File:Wintergatan rounding corner 1.PNG|Clamp the block jig on the grinder bed so that the linkage does not touch the wheel when perpendicular. Then slowly rotate the linkage to begin rounding the corners. | |||
File:Wintergatan rounding corner 2.PNG|Adjust the block closer and closer each pass until the desire radius is obtained. | |||
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Revision as of 10:52, 19 August 2020
Here are some ideas that may simplify the construction of live steam equipment.
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You can use a dial caliper to directly mark lines on steel. The image below illustrates the technique. If you watch the video you will see he is applying a lot of pressure, which is sure to wear out the tips of the caliper. It is suggested you use layout dye on the part being marked, which only requires the lightest touch when striking a line with the sharp point of a caliper. You will want to use only low-cost calipers for this method.
Using a caliper to directly scribe a layout line on steel.
The technique is illustrated starting at time 5:06.
<videoflash>UENil4T8mXM?t=306</videoflash>
Rounding Corners of Linkage
This technique is quite useful when making linkages, such as brake levers.
Drilling hole in center-punched steel.
Creating a jig from wood block and drill bit for rounding linkage corner.
Leave the drill bit embedded in the wood block.
Clamp the block jig on the grinder bed so that the linkage does not touch the wheel when perpendicular. Then slowly rotate the linkage to begin rounding the corners.
Adjust the block closer and closer each pass until the desire radius is obtained.
The technique is illustrated starting at time 5:06.
<videoflash>UENil4T8mXM?t=306</videoflash>