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Castings! 12 messages
So here are the results of today's labor. I see that I will have to run the flask a bit hotter when I pour, but otherwise great results. š Chris Sent from my Apple propaganda device.
So here are the results of today's labor. I see that I will have to run the flask a bit hotter when I pour, but otherwise great results. š Chris Sent from my Apple propaganda device.
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Chris Cardinal
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next step: investment casting! 17 messages
Hi folks. Here is a small test run of Type E & F couplers in castable resin. I plan to investment cast them in ZA-12 over the weekend. My previous test and subsequent assembly of prints run in ABS res
Hi folks. Here is a small test run of Type E & F couplers in castable resin. I plan to investment cast them in ZA-12 over the weekend. My previous test and subsequent assembly of prints run in ABS res
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Chris Cardinal
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Hello 8 messages
Hello, This is my second attempt at an introduction email, hoping this goes through. Have an interest in the Sergent couplers as they are the closest thing to the real deal. -Chris Roberts Sent from t
Hello, This is my second attempt at an introduction email, hoping this goes through. Have an interest in the Sergent couplers as they are the closest thing to the real deal. -Chris Roberts Sent from t
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Chris Roberts
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INSTALLATION ON BLI ATSF 2-8-2 FRONT PILOT 8 messages
I am in the process of converting my newly acquired Broadway Limited ATSF 2-8-2 to Sergent couplers and have run into a challenge. When simply replacing the factory coupler the standard E87 coupler is
I am in the process of converting my newly acquired Broadway Limited ATSF 2-8-2 to Sergent couplers and have run into a challenge. When simply replacing the factory coupler the standard E87 coupler is
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Bill Keene
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New member 2 messages
Hi, I'm Andrew and I've justt started to have investigate Sergent Coupers. I'm hoping to find out some installation tips, especially with regard to scale draft gear on locomotives. Andrew
Hi, I'm Andrew and I've justt started to have investigate Sergent Coupers. I'm hoping to find out some installation tips, especially with regard to scale draft gear on locomotives. Andrew
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jim spriggs
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Sergent passenger car uncouplers 3 messages
A friend of mine in S scale has asked me about the availability of Sergent's S or HO scale passenger car uncouplers. I don't think that there ever was one in O scale. Are any of these still available?
A friend of mine in S scale has asked me about the availability of Sergent's S or HO scale passenger car uncouplers. I don't think that there ever was one in O scale. Are any of these still available?
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Richard McQ
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Sergent Engineering Couplers
I am a long time model railroader. HO is my preferred scale and I model the Great Northern Railway. My great grandfather and grandfather both worked for the Great Northern in North Dakota which is how
I am a long time model railroader. HO is my preferred scale and I model the Great Northern Railway. My great grandfather and grandfather both worked for the Great Northern in North Dakota which is how
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Mark Grommesh
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SEC87K & FC87K for trade 8 messages
I grabbed some Sergents off eBay. It included 2 packs of SEC87Ks and 2 packs of FC87Ks. I don't need them, will trade for other no-longer-available couplers better suited to the steam / transition era
I grabbed some Sergents off eBay. It included 2 packs of SEC87Ks and 2 packs of FC87Ks. I don't need them, will trade for other no-longer-available couplers better suited to the steam / transition era
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Steve Wintner
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For Sale: Multiple coupler types, assembled and kits - Australia 14 messages
Hi all, Sadly as I leave HO scale I must part with my beloved Sergent Couplers. So far all the rolling stock I have sold has been dispersing Sergents to the country however I still have a large supply
Hi all, Sadly as I leave HO scale I must part with my beloved Sergent Couplers. So far all the rolling stock I have sold has been dispersing Sergents to the country however I still have a large supply
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Justin Walker
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Sergent coupler mounting, Branchlines' Pullman cars
Hello, I don't recall seeing how anyone mounted Sergents on their Branchlines Pullman. Here's what I came up with so far. I flipped one of Smoky Mountain Model Works coupler boxes upside down. The sol
Hello, I don't recall seeing how anyone mounted Sergents on their Branchlines Pullman. Here's what I came up with so far. I flipped one of Smoky Mountain Model Works coupler boxes upside down. The sol
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Steve Wintner
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Self centering, followup 4 messages
I reported previously that I had replicated the Kadee whisker coupler centering technique for Sergents. That was using some .008 Nitinol super-elastic wire that I had on hand. I ordered some .005 wire
I reported previously that I had replicated the Kadee whisker coupler centering technique for Sergents. That was using some .008 Nitinol super-elastic wire that I had on hand. I ordered some .005 wire
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George Hofmann
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Self centering, best solution yet 10 messages
On this forum I have proposed several solutions for self centering but I am always striving to improve. I admire the Kadee "whisker coupler" technique and wondered if it could be adapted. I grabbed my
On this forum I have proposed several solutions for self centering but I am always striving to improve. I admire the Kadee "whisker coupler" technique and wondered if it could be adapted. I grabbed my
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George Hofmann
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"Link and Pin" Coupler Patent Model 5 messages
Some of you may consider this post a bit off topic, but since this group focuses on couplers, passing along this eBay listing that might be of some interest. BTW: I have absolutely no interest or asso
Some of you may consider this post a bit off topic, but since this group focuses on couplers, passing along this eBay listing that might be of some interest. BTW: I have absolutely no interest or asso
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Ross Pinyan
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The wand 4 messages
I broke one of my Sergent uncoupling wands. Dropped it on the floor and it broke cleanly in two. Glued together with CA, broke again, same place. So, enough of that. Glued it again but then enclosed i
I broke one of my Sergent uncoupling wands. Dropped it on the floor and it broke cleanly in two. Glued together with CA, broke again, same place. So, enough of that. Glued it again but then enclosed i
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George Hofmann
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Tool for coupler alignment 11 messages
If coupling on straight track Sergent couplers will mate without intervention most of the time, especially if self centering. However, if there is a kink in the track or if one car is on a curve and t
If coupling on straight track Sergent couplers will mate without intervention most of the time, especially if self centering. However, if there is a kink in the track or if one car is on a curve and t
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George Hofmann
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LOOKING FOR AN EXTENDED SHANK TYPE E COUPLER 2 messages
Oops! Looking for a Type E with a long shank. I hate typos! I hate "weeds"!! Cheers, Bill Keene Irvine, Ca
Oops! Looking for a Type E with a long shank. I hate typos! I hate "weeds"!! Cheers, Bill Keene Irvine, Ca
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Bill Keene
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LOOKING FOR AN EXTENDED SHANK TYPE F COUPLER
I am in need of an EC87 computable shank with the 0.100" or 0.130" extension to mount on the pilot of a BLI ATSF 2-8-2. As these are out of stock, the hope is that someone on the list would have a sin
I am in need of an EC87 computable shank with the 0.100" or 0.130" extension to mount on the pilot of a BLI ATSF 2-8-2. As these are out of stock, the hope is that someone on the list would have a sin
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Bill Keene
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investment casting couplers 131 messages
Hello everyone, First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Sergent. I really appreciate the patented design of his model coupler locking mechanism. I have bought a lot of sergent couplers in the past few
Hello everyone, First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Sergent. I really appreciate the patented design of his model coupler locking mechanism. I have bought a lot of sergent couplers in the past few
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UP4096
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About me, for approval 2 messages
Hello, Iām Glenn Maskell, a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps, and have been model railroading for about 4 years now. I have Sergent couplers and would love to be able to get long shanks for my box c
Hello, Iām Glenn Maskell, a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps, and have been model railroading for about 4 years now. I have Sergent couplers and would love to be able to get long shanks for my box c
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Glenn Maskell
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ESU uncoupling action 3 messages
For those of you with ESU decoders and Sergent couplers, you might want to consider adding the Automatic Coupler Function to your function list. It is described in section 12.5.7.2 of the Loksound man
For those of you with ESU decoders and Sergent couplers, you might want to consider adding the Automatic Coupler Function to your function list. It is described in section 12.5.7.2 of the Loksound man
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George Hofmann
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