[modeleng] Re: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
- From: "shep" <shep.28@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:31:32 +0100
Hi Jem
I have no opinions on locomotive gauges - but I have fitted digital read-out
bars on my milling machine, on the cross-slide of my lathe, and on my
vernier height gauge - I believe that they are worth the hassle of fitting.
I have also added the remote digital readout units, which show the readout
in large figures and can be placed at any convenient point. This
combination has been a great boon to me - no more squinting at verniers and
micrometer dials with ageing eyes!
The facility of being able to zero the reading at any point is a great help.
Good luck with you entry into our satisfying hobby!
Cheers! Hubert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jem Harrison" <Jem.Harrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 11:16 AM
Subject: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
> Here is another 'new' topic, on which I would appreciate your opinions.
> I am a relative newcomer to model engineering. I have no engineering
> background. In the distant past I have scratchbuilt models in 0 gauge
> (2-rail electric) and some wagons in Gauge 1. I have a Myford ML10 in
> reasonable condition and a small bench pillar drill (rough!). For the
> best part of the last three years I have been doing some restoration work
> on a Dore Westbury Mk.1: surgery on the motor, fitting new lead screws and
> nuts, devising different ways to attach the handles top the lead screws,
> making a drawbar, making a machine vice kit. It has been a long learning
> exercise! I now have some digital read-out bars that I have not succeeded
> yet in fitting....I do wonder if these are really worth the hassle.
>
> I want to get started on a locomotive. Until recently I reckoned that I
> would tackle something in 3½-inch gauge, but the vast majority of the
> received wisdom has advised against this size. So, what I would be
> interested to read on this discussion group is your views for and against
> 3½-inch and 5-inch gauge, oh and while we are about it, we could add
> 2½-inch gauge.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jem Harrison
> Basildon
>
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