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Thursday, March 25. 2010Wood Shop Update - March 24, 2010I am hoping for some images to come in shortly, to tell more of this story, but thought I would at least post a quick entry as I take a break from other work this AM.  Battens We had a sizable crew yesterday and proceeded to continue on the new battens for the depot project. By day's end we had sawn and planed 1100 (ELEVEN HUNDRED) more feet of blanks to be milled into battens. The stack of completed strips was piled high! We had the shop set up as a sort of factory production line and here you see Rich Witt, Victor Humphreys, Henry Vincent, and John Faulhaber processing the fourteen foot long pieces. I am behind the camera.  The Line Another view of Victor, Rich, Henry and John ready to go. Pete Galayda and I also pitched in for a crew of six. The extra hands made the work much faster and more productive. Thursday, March 25. 2010Wood Shop Update - March 21, 2010Here are some new images 'hot off the press' from the camera of Ray Schmid. Last Sunday we welcomed some new woodworking volunteers, the father and son team of Jim and Tom Windmeier. Their project is to build many wood replica stepboxes in the style of the old metal ones long disappeared from railroad use. These will improve safety and access for those boarding our trains, young and old alike.  Jigs One of the first steps for Jim and Tom was to design the project, and then to proceed to build the first prototype, serial no. 1. This has a lot of tricky angles and cuts so they designed a number of jigs and fixtures to help.  A Sled One of those useful items is this sled designed to run in concert with our tablesaw. A number of blocks and stops are added so parts can be reproduced with a minimum of fussing and measuring.  Coming Together The pieces are carefully fitted to check angles and conformance to the 'idea'.  The Shape Here the four sides (inverted) are held together and then checked. Now you see what he has been doing, huh?  Off Topic Of course this image has nothing to do with the described project but someone who shall remain nameless caught Tim Peters and myself politely discussing an upcoming task. Sort of a laugh and reward for those that read to the end of this entry. |
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Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.
Wed, 05-15-2013 21:28
I was not around at the time. General discussion suggests that it was "pretty marginal" in a number of areas. Nigel
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
No, it will not be necessary to hold any of the work waiting for the plow to be turned, end for end. Weather will be the major factor, but there will [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 19:54
The CGW X-38 plow is really coming to life. Bob Kutella and Vic and crew need to be very proud of your collective efforts. I am very appreciative of [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 15:20
The snowplow looks great! Are you going to apply the door and upper windows befor it is turned to continue work?
Thu, 05-09-2013 09:09
Max, Is there any progress to report yet, in regards to the installation of the poles and overhead wires? Have a good day, sir.
Wed, 05-08-2013 18:40
Thanks for the update! I still don't understand why Commonwealth #5 was removed from service. Do you know why?
Tue, 05-07-2013 09:28
Mr. Kolanowski.....I was just wondering if the Spaulding webcam will be up and running soon for us stay-at-homes. Thanks!2FP
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:04
Max, Has work begun yet on the construction phase of erecting the poles and putting up the wire? Wish I could be there to watch it happen.
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!
Sun, 05-05-2013 18:53
Ah yes, I have made such Jibs myself. If it were me, I would add in each corner an angled piece from the base to the Jib to act as sway bracing. [...]