THE TROUBLE WITH OLD STEAM LOCOMOTIVES - PART #12

[@BNSFGP38]

You can never win on youtube . There is no tougher test of a man self confidence than putting a welding, machining or other repair video on the internet. I love the videos and keep them coming and the dry humor.

[@engineerskalinera]

He who tries to please everyone, is either mad or will go mad. Keep up the good work

[@johnnodge4327]

You'll never please 100% of people 100% of the time. It's a waste of time trying. Just keep making the content you like, and those that enjoy it will watch. Good video as usual. Thanks

[@96sparki]

I love your videos!! They are getting me through a really tough period. Thank you.

[@dougmclaren4328]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Keith. They're informative and educational and yes, I do find them useful. Thanks.

[@sinkinpat]

I enjoy your video series. The machining lessons are simple. As are the lessons on how a model steam engine works and how to repair. Please keep up the good work. I have enjoyed every video. And learned a lot. I have been buying 1:20.3 steam engines that need a little love. I think I enjoy the act of repair more than the end product.

[@trits4227]

There are always, as you know CRITICS, makes me wonder what they're work standards are like. Keep the great vids coming. Mike

[@The7humpwump]

I certainly enjoy watching your videos, you must be doing something right or you wouldn’t have any customers. Keep up the great work.

[@keithappleton]

I always try my best {:-)))

[@samosborne1850]

Loving the videos! I'm building a 16mm brick (dave Watkins design I think) and the tips and inspiration always help.

[@darrenlingham9897]

Keep up the amazing videos I’m a complete novice and I’m learning a lot from you keep it up.... and stay safe

[@keithappleton]

Thanks Darren, you too - Stay Well {:-))

[@MrJohnd1951]

That was extremely useful thanks.

[@pyalot]

Your turning method has obvious benefits, but I would like to mention it is possible to turn the piston to final dimensions and then fit the rod if you have a 4-jaw chuck, dial indicator and small boring bar.

[@mikus4242]

Just keep,doing what you do all the way to 100,000 subs.

[@steamboatmodel]

Very relaxing, especially as my Lathe is down at the moment.

[@keithappleton]

a bad time for a Lathe breakdown .....

[@andrewroberts97]

What is up with your lathe I’m a machine tool fitter I may be able to know what might be your issue

[@boyd21]

Thanks for another great video

[@marto2200]

Hi Keith another great video. Oh the rivet counters, kill me know ! LOL Stay safe my friend, cheers

[@CornishCarper]

bugger anyone else, your the most skilled I know bar my trades man that taught me mechanical engerinering who was also a yorkshire man , I am a Cornish boy Steam in my blood by Mr Trevithick

[@keithappleton]

Thank you for your kind comment {:-)))

[@matthewmillar3804]

Went did you make the poison from cast iron and not stainless as you did the rod? Cost? Tradition? Some other reason? I love the videos, thanks for your professionalism.

[@keithappleton]

The piston is better in Cast iron - same material as the cylinder and it will contract & expand at the same rate. I used the Stainless Steel because it is rustproof and seems to wear well.

[@artnickel1664]

There are a lot of people who don’t understand the difference between collecting and investing so you will always fail to please at least one. We had a saying in the Navy for them, suffice it to say it wasn’t ‘G-rated’...

[@jouebien]

I have a question (forgive me for my ignorance) why did the piston rod need to go all the way through the piston? Would it not have been easier to face the other side if it was only one material?

[@keithappleton]

It is the way that piston rods usually fit to pistons. Facing different metals as I show in the video is very easy . . .

[@andy6359]

Love your videos, Thanks for taking the time to post them. At 5:50 you explain how using collets are best but your chuck is quite accurate & even if it wasnt, when the diameter was turned down it would be concentric with the steel shaft. I dont get this! surely if the chuck was not perfectly true then the piston would not be concentric with the shaft. Can you please explain.

[@keithappleton]

My chuck is true enough for the job. If it wasn't, I would throw it away. Collets are far better if they are good quality ones, but I try to work with the equipment that a beginner would be likely to use, not perfect, but functional }:-)))

[@andy6359]

Thanks for clearing that up

[@johnfox4691]

When you are turning, with the tool moving towards the chuck is there some 'stop' to prevent the tool hitting the chuck? ( I'm not a machinist ).

[@keithappleton]

Some lathes have this function, but my lathe doesn't.

[@stephensmith799]

Tells it like it is Thanks

[@gurraflex6478]

As always - "poerty in motion" :-)

[@gregoryvanderdonckt6028]

I've always heard not to directly tightend the piston on the rod with thread?

[@keithappleton]

as long as the machining is accurate it seems to work fine or me . . . .

[@Buczo997]

😊

[@ian-c.01]

It always makes me wonder why people feel the need to criticise something that can be done any number of ways depending on what the customer requested. It reminds me of a present my ex girlfriend bought me one Christmas, it was a box containing 2 neck ties, when I came downstairs weaing the red one she said "what's wrong with the blue one?" !

[@keithappleton]

}:-)))

[@Blue.4t2]

🔧😊👍

[@PowerTrain611]

Welcome to the internet, eh? I always say that opinions are like a**holes. Everyone has one, but that doesn't mean you need to show it to everyone!