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  • 30 January 2014 at 08:20 #142112
    clivel
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      @clivel

      Hi,

      Having completed the mechanisms for the lubricators specified for a 5" gauge Railmotor, I now need to make up the tanks. These are 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" x 1" tall and as they are quite visible on the running boards, I would like to ensure a neat job.

      I have managed to obtain sufficient 1/32" brass sheet described as "half hard" which I hope is suitable, but I am now at a loss as to how to proceed to actually fold up and solder the tank.

      Any advice would be appreciated,

      Thanks,

      Clive

      30 January 2014 at 08:20 #1249
      clivel
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        30 January 2014 at 23:07 #142237
        julian atkins
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          @julianatkins58923

          hi clive,

          make an oblong for the tank sides with a slight overlap on the join. belt it round a wooden former. clamp the join and square off the bottom by filing then rubbing on coarse wet and dry. flux up and add the bottom plate then silver solder all in one go. then finish the top and base plate to size.

          cheers,

          julian

          31 January 2014 at 19:41 #142337
          clivel
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            @clivel

            Hi Julian,

            Thanks, I will give it a bash over the weekend,

            Clive

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