Progress report with drawing error noted. Over the last few months I have started on a Hasbrouch #3. I am learning the skills of milling and running a lathe at...
Hi Joe, Thanks for the info, sorry for the late reply. Got sort of behind on the hobby things when things at work picked up. Anyway what I ended up doing was...
I'm brand new to the group (as of today, Friday), so apologize if I ask questions asked before. My wife gave me a Stuart casting set for Christmas, but I'm a...
HI Bruce and Welcome to the group. There is no problem in making two of the engines of Ray's bigger, but I would go with twice as big. Much easier to figure. ...
From: "Bruce Jahn" <bruce@...> ... Where are you at? I'm in Yreka in Siskiyou County. If I get any more nothern California I'll fall into Oregon. One...
... The Renault sleeve is in #1, #5 is a twin. I took a caliper to a motorcycle rebuilding shop and found a sleeve that was close enough- as I recall it was...
From: "Ron Ginger" <ronginger@...> ... Noted. Been a while since I spent time with the drawings. ... Musta been something other than standard because...
The old Renault used a wet sleeve the best I can remember. More like the wet sleeves used on large diesel engines. The Triumph use a press in dry sleeve after...
Arrived home from Toledo safe and sound on Monday evening. Barely. You may have heard the expression that flying is hours of boredom punctuated by moments of...
A Renault Dauphine liner? Tough to find - you could always dig up some iron pipe and machine yer own.........? The quote below is from an Indian motorbike...
I'm gearing up to start building my first HasBrouck, the #10. I've read most of the instructions, perused the drawings and believe I can actually do this....
Hi Bruce: I don't have the plans for the number ten engine so might not be able to help you that much. To me the plans are a guild and not a bible. Every one...
Tool 1 is an alignment, or drill jig. If you have a way to drill the holes accurately there is no need for the tool. Remember, Ray designed all these engines...
I have just finished adding video clips to the NAMES web pages. Also new are pictures and video from Sunday's Dunstable show. As always if you can add...
I've read the instructions several times and studied the plans. My second question: Is there a reason to use cast iron for the cylinder instead of steel?...
Photos and video are up from yesterday's Steam Up at Waushakum Live Steamers Errol Groff Instructor, Manufacturing Technology H.H. Ellis Technical High School ...
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I'm planning to drive up to the "do" at Rocky Point Lodge July 2 & 3. Anyone on this list also planning to go? Bruce Jahn in Northern California...
... iron. ... Hi Bruce, For my #10 cylinder I bought a lump of SG iron - extruded not cast - apparently has much better grain structure than sandcast. Being SG...
Two photos have been added to the Bernardston meet page. These photos sent along by Bill Brackett. Thank you Bill. Just added are two pages from my visit to...
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Photos and video from the ALS meet on 9 June 2007 http://neme-s.org/ALS_Spring_2007/ALS_June_2007.htm Also an update to Al Goldberg's page from EASTEC 2007. I...
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Hi folks, I found this online today. Thought those who know Ray might want to send their condolences. ... RHINEBECK - William M. HasBrouck, 91, died Saturday,...
Frank: Seems a darn shame to have such a fine looking craft just hanging but what can you do. I will inquire at school and get back to you. I have you on a...
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Photos and video from this weekends PVLS steam up have been posted. http://neme-s.org/PVLS_June_2007/PVLS_June_2007.htm Errol Groff Instructor, Manufacturing...
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Photos and video from Topsfield are posted. http://neme-s.org/Topsfield_2007/north_shore_old_car_club.htm Also an interesting article about tool sharpening is...
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I'm sending for engine #7 & #9 plans to be put in an rc tug boat. My question is what lathe and lathe acc's. and what mill and mill acc's would you say are...
http://neme-s.org/Gas_and_Brass_2007/horseless_carriage_club.htm The Horseless Carriage Club of America rallied at the New England Museum of Wireless and Steam...
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Anybody on this list planning to attend the steamboat get together at Lakeside, Oregon after the 4th? We'll be there Saturday and Sunday. Bruce Jahn in...