Screwy Nick Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Sean, the brass I ordered was delivered Wednesday and I am expecting the impellers today. I had an idea how to set it up so like yours it will blow snow in both directions while still having the, what ever those flapper looking things are as stage one while the impeller will be stage two. I tried to write what my thoughts were, but when I read it, sounded like just babble. On the way to a job, but when I get back I will try to draw my thoughts and take a pic of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Nick When you write/draw what your thinking..It might look diff. than in your mind, and you might see were you have a problem.It also helps you to remember how you want to do it. Last but not the least...It gives us something to see ..so we can pick it apart.. Looking foward to see how you do, and what you learn ..like how to post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Sean, stopped at Home Depot and picked up the pipe reducer like you are using. Before I go any further I need to turn the impeller to fit inside the 4" pipe fitting. Turning down the impellers came out great. I just need to clean them up and make sure they are balanced. I did both of the ones I got just incase down the road I do break one. I also made one a little looser fit just in case. I then shortened the plumbing fitting down to size I want so I can add the other stuff, having fun. PICs attached so they can be picked apart, and I'd really appreciate HONEST appraisals of what I have so far. WOW, how different the pics look, sorry if they are so big. LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Nick, did you turn it down on the lathe or how did you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Which part are you inquiring about? the impeller or the reducer pipe? Sorry Jerry, after another careful look at what you asked I believe you are asking about the impellers. I used a Work Sharp and a battery operated drill, both turning it opposing directions. The hardest part was chucking the impellers to be perfectly centered so as not to wobble and stay true. LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Sean, thank you, and the nicest part is the Work Sharp was rotating AWAY from me so I didn't get covered in the plastic dust that was flying all over the laundry room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Nick Have you though of what to attach the drill to? I used a flat car, were as Jerry used a motorized frame/body. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Sean, sorry to say, I haven't thought that far ahead. I'm not a big diesel guy so that is probably not one of my options, most of mine are steam locos, wether electric or live steam. Quickly, I think I'll use a box car and make it similar to the USAT rotary, I THINK. I've made no progress since painting the impellers and the plumbing reducer. I just received a new LS 3 cylinder Shay, see the Live Steam Page here, so between that and the desk work that just keeps falling behind, I need to 'get squared away', and damn quick. LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Nick here's another idea ...http://www.largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/23043/something-i-ve-been-working-on I know Drooooollll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sean, frankly I like the design you are using better. Your hopper looks more complete and it is also able to throw snow in both directions, JMHO. I did have another thought as to what I may house it in, I think I have an old over sized Bachmann caboose somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Here is Todd Haskins rotary He use a USA kitchen car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sean, the USAT kitchen car looks to be a duplicate of the USAT snow blower accept for the coupla, the flanger and the side skirt. Todd, very nice. LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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