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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: txlabman on February 18, 2020, 06:12:29 pm
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That was an enjoyable thread Charlie, thanks for making the tool vid.
Thank you Jim.
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That was an enjoyable thread Charlie, thanks for making the tool vid.
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Great idea for a thread, thanks for the hints
Thank you Mike!
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Good tips and tools, Charlie. I like the pocket caliper, very handy.
My only complaint with the dubro benders are the strength. They work fine for brass, but don't expect them to last long if You are working with a thicker copper tubing.
The Xacto tip is good, I've just been using old hacksaw blades for cut-off tools.
You can also visit mscdirect.com for tons of metalworking tools and supplies. They are my go-to, as delivery is quick( I think they are located near Atlanta, Ga) and prices are competitive as is quality.
Agreed on the Dubro benders Benny.
They are best suited for brass. But, that’s what I am mostly dealing with for steam pipes.
Thanks for the tip on mscdirect.com. I will definitely check it out.
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Great idea for a thread, thanks for the hints
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Good tips and tools, Charlie. I like the pocket caliper, very handy.
My only complaint with the dubro benders are the strength. They work fine for brass, but don't expect them to last long if You are working with a thicker copper tubing.
The Xacto tip is good, I've just been using old hacksaw blades for cut-off tools.
You can also visit mscdirect.com for tons of metalworking tools and supplies. They are my go-to, as delivery is quick( I think they are located near Atlanta, Ga) and prices are competitive as is quality.
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Two additions to my Steam Toys Workshop based on feedback from the Tool Time video.
Both are for making my own gaskets.
Thanks Nick and Scott!
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Two Videos from Alan Palmer’s YouTube Channel on the Miller Falls Hand Vice:
https://youtu.be/EAaqBOiOnlg
https://youtu.be/AloRLhMH8PA
Alan has a great YouTube Channel. Please support his Channel by hitting the Subscribe Button. 🤠
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The lathe chisels come form RCM machines in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
One of the smallest, but richest countries in Europe.
Going to RCM machines, is as going to tool heaven, 99% of what they sell are high quality tools.
Even revised steam tools and engines, high quality machinery, not that cheap stuff you can buy these days (you will not see that on their website).
And on the second floor of that shop, you can admire the owners personal steam engine collection, a real hidden treasure not many people know about.
https://www.rcm-machines.com/en
Thanks Danny! 🤠
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The lathe chisels come form RCM machines in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
One of the smallest, but richest countries in Europe.
Going to RCM machines, is as going to tool heaven, 99% of what they sell are high quality tools.
Even revised steam tools and engines, high quality machinery, not that cheap stuff you can buy these days (you will not see that on their website).
And on the second floor of that shop, you can admire the owners personal steam engine collection, a real hidden treasure not many people know about.
https://www.rcm-machines.com/en
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Nice stuff there Boss man
Thanks Stuart. 🤠
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Nice stuff there Boss man
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Nice Tool buying there Charlie.
The lathe tools are definitely worth it, I have several sets here. The reason being that it is usually cheaper to buy a set than to buy replacement tips.
And your post reminded me that I need more tips, so thanks. 8)
Thanks Dave.
They really are great Lathe Tools.
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Nice Tool buying there Charlie.
The lathe tools are definitely worth it, I have several sets here. The reason being that it is usually cheaper to buy a set than to buy replacement tips.
And your post reminded me that I need more tips, so thanks. 8)
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I think you mentioned that you got some of the material for making gaskets...
Here is the gasket material I've ordered in the past.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00068OLEC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As the mandrels on Mayhew/Boehm punches are the same size for metric and imperial, you can mix and match cutter heads from both sets to get more size combinations.
Thanks Scott!
My order has been placed. 🤠
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I think you mentioned that you got some of the material for making gaskets...
Here is the gasket material I've ordered in the past.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00068OLEC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As the mandrels on Mayhew/Boehm punches are the same size for metric and imperial, you can mix and match cutter heads from both sets to get more size combinations.
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The punches are awesome.
Great video Charlie, those are the same punches I use. They are actually re-branded Boehm (French) punches. The best part about them is you can use two at a time and make a washer gasket/seal with one strike, no need to try and get the center hole "centered". Like you said, they are pricey, but I figured as many times as I'll use them that I might as well go all out and buy the biggest of both sets... they can even punch out Jensen "porthole" sight glass gaskets.
I would highly recommend this cutting pad from Amazon to save on your punches instead of using a block of wood like I previously used with my Chinese hollow punches. It doesn't seem like much for the price, but it makes clean cuts and saves on some spendy tools:
https://www.amazon.com/C-S-Osborne-603-Cutting-Pad/dp/B001KG44ZK/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/133-6997896-2916453?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001KG44ZK&pd_rd_r=c4ce3ef1-5165-4bf8-82c8-a9de0c328426&pd_rd_w=EbgAP&pd_rd_wg=RD8Ef&pf_rd_p=fd08095f-55ff-4a15-9b49-4a1a719225a9&pf_rd_r=07NQ6BD4MD8FVZDZN6VR&psc=1&refRID=07NQ6BD4MD8FVZDZN6VR
(Also, probably not necessary, but I use my 2 lb brass hammer to keep my punch handle looking new)
Thanks for the feedback Nick. I ordered the cutting pad you suggested. Plenty of other uses for it. 🤠
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The punches are awesome.
Great video Charlie, those are the same punches I use. They are actually re-branded Boehm (French) punches. The best part about them is you can use two at a time and make a washer gasket/seal with one strike, no need to try and get the center hole "centered". Like you said, they are pricey, but I figured as many times as I'll use them that I might as well go all out and buy the biggest of both sets... they can even punch out Jensen "porthole" sight glass gaskets.
I would highly recommend this cutting pad from Amazon to save on your punches instead of using a block of wood like I previously used with my Chinese hollow punches. It doesn't seem like much for the price, but it makes clean cuts and saves on some spendy tools:
https://www.amazon.com/C-S-Osborne-603-Cutting-Pad/dp/B001KG44ZK/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/133-6997896-2916453?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001KG44ZK&pd_rd_r=c4ce3ef1-5165-4bf8-82c8-a9de0c328426&pd_rd_w=EbgAP&pd_rd_wg=RD8Ef&pf_rd_p=fd08095f-55ff-4a15-9b49-4a1a719225a9&pf_rd_r=07NQ6BD4MD8FVZDZN6VR&psc=1&refRID=07NQ6BD4MD8FVZDZN6VR
(Also, probably not necessary, but I use my 2 lb brass hammer to keep my punch handle looking new)
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Nicely done, Charlie. I've put an Amazon order in for the Jax and Dubros.
Thanks again Danny!
Thanks Scott.
The punches are awesome. 🤠
I think you mentioned that you got some of the material for making gaskets from Brent. Any tips on what to use. Cutting up $1 bills gets old quick. 🤠
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Nicely done, Charlie. I've put an Amazon order in for the Jax and Dubros.
Thanks again Danny!
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This was my first attempt to film a tool video.
Hanging out with Danny and visiting with a number of Forum Members on our Epic Road Trip, I got some great tips on Tools & Stuff.
https://youtu.be/4IR36Wnn7Po