Ed, I obtained 3 pt gauges from BTS when they made a run several years ago plus I have a couple of ancient Kemtron versions. However, it seems to me that one of our manufacturers has agreed to make them again. I also remember Billy Click offering the original Loeb molds to the NASG. Perhaps the NASG could assemble a 'kit' of the check gauge, track laying gauge, coupler height gauge and the clearance gauge for the clearinghouse. Bob Werre BobWphoto.com
> As far as I know, there are no 3 point gauges available in S. > > Ed Kozlowsky > Sanford, Maine > > --- On Mon, 9/29/08, Bob Werre <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:bob%40bobwphoto.com>> wrote: > > From: Bob Werre <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:bob%40bobwphoto.com>> > Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Aluminum Roller Track Gauge > To: [email protected] <mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com> > Date: Monday, September 29, 2008, 5:05 PM > > So at this point, the roller gauge has no advantage over the 3 point and > might have a disadvantage on curves, other than being easier to make in > small quantities? So why should I want one? > > Bob Werre > BobWphoto.com > > ed_loizeaux wrote: > > > > A three point check gage when used correctly widen the track gauge > > > when used on a turn. > > > Don > > > > And, a three point check gage, when used INcorrectly, narrows the track > > gauge when used on a curve. This might be a problem with long > > wheelbased steamers and cause binding -- depending on the curve and the > > steamer, of course. I presume the roller type gage has the advantage > > that it can easily be made on a lathe (or screw machine) with no > > pattern, no mold, no casting and no subsequent machining > > needed. "S"miles.... Ed L. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
