This morning I cut and drilled the wheel trim pieces.
Looking at the 3/8” square cuts I thought that I would try not using the scroll saw. So I dug out my 3/8” hollow mortising chisel and took the auger out. Using a soft blow mallet I tried chopping out the squares.
It didn’t work. There was a lot of tear out on the back side. Four more photocopies, more drilling and on to the scroll saw.
I used diagonal cutters to shorten the 5/32” axle pins to a little over 1/8”.
Then they were glued into the wheel trim pieces and sanded flat on the back
Then the trim and trim spacer were glued on to the wheel assemblies using a 7/32” axle pin.
After cutting 5/16” axle pins to 1 1/2” long I glued the wheel assemblies to the tender base.
-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.





























4 comments so far
toyguy
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posted 426 days ago
Nice work…...You do get an early start on the day don’t ya …LOL.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 425 days ago
just amazing
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Les Hastings
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posted 425 days ago
Nice job! Wish I had time to make projects like this.
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
lew
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posted 425 days ago
The little engine that could!
Thanks for the instructions!
Lew