RE: Drill press replacement chuck Did you solve the problem?... 11 Feb 2012 04:06 PM Tools (0)

RE: CRIMPER? Kevin, if you didn't soften the metal first, did the crimps come out even? I found the unsoftened metal, while it crimped, did so unevenly. Just curious. Steve... 03 Feb 2012 08:30 PM Tools (0)

RE: CRIMPER? JJ, If you don't want to go to the trouble of making your own crimper, you can buy one like this at Michael's or similar craft stores:   I use mine to make corrugated "iron" from pop can aluminum.  I find it helps to soften the aluminum over the barbecue flame before crimpin...... 03 Feb 2012 05:10 PM Tools (0)

RE: Drill press replacement chuck Oh, yeah...and then there's the redneck method. Chuck up a small rod or drill bit and spin it up. Take a rubber mallet and bang hard on the chuck (NOT the bit) a few times and see what happens. Be certain the shaft bearings are properly set up tight before you do this. I actually saw an old ti...... 26 Jan 2012 11:37 AM Tools (0)

RE: Drill press replacement chuck Posted By Amber on 26 Jan 2012 10:56 AM  Just my luck, buy a chuck that's been abused. That's certainly disappointing.  If the chuck has been badly abused (and it sounds like it has), it probably isn't worth trying to save.  Buy a good new one. There's one more thing to conside...... 26 Jan 2012 11:33 AM Tools (0)

RE: Standard vs Narrow Guage I have both "wide tie" track and "narrow tie" track intermixed on my layout. After it's ballasted, I quickly forget about any differences in tie spacing or width. Unless you're very picky about "faithfulness to prototype" (whatever that means), I suggest the best track is whichever offers the most...... 21 Jan 2012 04:43 PM Track, Trestles, Bridges and Roadbed (0)

RE: Drill press replacement chuck Posted By Amber on 19 Jan 2012 05:22 PM   The shoulder itself should be straight if it was cut on a lathe, I would think. Check the shoulder anyway for squareness, burrs, buildup of crud, uneven machining, etc.Good luckS... 20 Jan 2012 02:04 PM Tools (0)

RE: Drill press replacement chuck With a threaded chuck mounting, the chuck "bottoms" on a shoulder on the shaft at the base of the threads. If either the shoulder or the mating surface on the back of the chuck aren't perfectly square, you'll get runout. Since two different chucks have "done the hula," take a close look at the con...... 17 Jan 2012 01:14 PM Tools (0)

RE: Bachmann 2-6-6-2 and Aristo 2.4 ghz remote Yes, I've seen your conversions, Tony, and they are sweet! Steve... 17 Jan 2012 01:02 PM Beginner's Forum (0)

RE: Bachmann 2-6-6-2 and Aristo 2.4 ghz remote Hi, Dave...I suspect I'm that friend you referred to in the second post. Welcome aboard.  I'd listen to Kevin and Stan--they both give sound advice. Kevin:  Have you ever posted or published a "how to" on converting the 2-6-6-2? Steve... 15 Jan 2012 07:24 PM Beginner's Forum (0)