Yarmouth stirrup steps


ed_mines
 

Anyone else have problems twisting the top of these so the holes lie flat on the sides?


Any suggestions? Stuff does not drill easily.


Ed Mines


Pierre Oliver
 

The technique I use, (And I recognize I should put in the website somewhere soon.) is to use 2 pair of needlenose pliers. Grip with one just below the fine notch and just above the notch with the other pair and twist.
As for drilling, a sharp bit should pass through the phosphor bronze quite easily.
Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com
On 4/11/2015 5:36 PM, ed_mines@... [STMFC] wrote:

 

Anyone else have problems twisting the top of these so the holes lie flat on the sides?


Any suggestions? Stuff does not drill easily.


Ed Mines



ed_mines
 

thanks indeed!


ed mines


Pierre Oliver
 

Hope it works for you Ed.
Now in that vein, what would you guys like to see for guides for some of these fiddly bits, like folding ladder stiles, and twisting the stirrups?
Some form of link to YouTube clips? Or would simple blogpsots with images suffice?
Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com
On 4/12/2015 2:53 PM, ed_mines@... [STMFC] wrote:

 

thanks indeed!


ed mines



Tim O'Connor
 

Pierre

You reminded me of Jon Cagle's excellent and clear video instructions
on how to fold and assemble his passenger car steps. Seeing someone actually
build something is very useful, in my opinion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcXsX3o29g8

Tim O'Connor


 > Some form of link to YouTube clips? Or would simple blogpsots with images suffice?
 >
Pierre Oliver


Robert J. Amsler, Jr.
 

Pierre:



I would prefer a video or photos because I believe it communicates best when coupled with a description. I know that at times I have had to read someone’s description more than a time or two to try and understand what the person is saying. Once I see the photo, then I understand what the person said and I wonder how I ever had trouble understanding what the person wrote.



Bob Amsler

Saint Louis, Missouri



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Hope it works for you Ed.
Now in that vein, what would you guys like to see for guides for some of these fiddly bits, like folding ladder stiles, and twisting the stirrups?
Some form of link to YouTube clips? Or would simple blogpsots with images suffice?

Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com <http://www.elgincarshops.com>
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com <http://www.yarmouthmodelworks.com>

On 4/12/2015 2:53 PM, ed_mines@... <mailto:ed_mines@...> [STMFC] wrote:



thanks indeed!



ed mines


Robert J Miller CFA
 

I think the appropriate method may vary with the complexity of the task. E.G. photos might be adequate to explain how to drill ladder rails, while folding & twisting sill steps into shape might be better done with a short video. In any case, any tips you can illustrate, regardless of the medium use, would be most welcome.
 
Robert J. Miller CFA
Saginaw, MI

Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.
Gerald R. Ford



From: "Pierre Oliver pierre.oliver@... [STMFC]"
To: STMFC@...
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: [STMFC] Yarmouth stirrup steps

 
Hope it works for you Ed.
Now in that vein, what would you guys like to see for guides for some of these fiddly bits, like folding ladder stiles, and twisting the stirrups?
Some form of link to YouTube clips? Or would simple blogpsots with images suffice?
Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com


On 4/12/2015 2:53 PM, ed_mines@... [STMFC] wrote:
 
thanks indeed!

ed mines




Pierre Oliver
 

In a few weeks I will sit down with my buddy, Trevor Marshall, and crank out a couple of videos demonstrating how I work with some of my products.
Thanks to all for the inputs.
Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com
On 4/14/2015 6:26 PM, Bob Miller cajonpass02@... [STMFC] wrote:

 
I think the appropriate method may vary with the complexity of the task. E.G. photos might be adequate to explain how to drill ladder rails, while folding & twisting sill steps into shape might be better done with a short video. In any case, any tips you can illustrate, regardless of the medium use, would be most welcome.
 
Robert J. Miller CFA
Saginaw, MI

Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.
Gerald R. Ford


From: "Pierre Oliver pierre.oliver@... [STMFC]"
To: STMFC@...
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: [STMFC] Yarmouth stirrup steps

 
Hope it works for you Ed.
Now in that vein, what would you guys like to see for guides for some of these fiddly bits, like folding ladder stiles, and twisting the stirrups?
Some form of link to YouTube clips? Or would simple blogpsots with images suffice?
Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com


On 4/12/2015 2:53 PM, ed_mines@... [STMFC] wrote:
 
thanks indeed!

ed mines





Ed Mims
 

To be purely prototypical, freight cars have sill steps, not stirrup steps. This is like the recent discussion about running boards and roof walks.  

Ed Mims
Jacksonville, FL



On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 6:45 AM, "Pierre Oliver pierre.oliver@... [STMFC]" wrote:


 
In a few weeks I will sit down with my buddy, Trevor Marshall, and crank out a couple of videos demonstrating how I work with some of my products.
Thanks to all for the inputs.
Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com
On 4/14/2015 6:26 PM, Bob Miller cajonpass02@... [STMFC] wrote:

 
I think the appropriate method may vary with the complexity of the task. E.G. photos might be adequate to explain how to drill ladder rails, while folding & twisting sill steps into shape might be better done with a short video. In any case, any tips you can illustrate, regardless of the medium use, would be most welcome.
 
Robert J. Miller CFA
Saginaw, MI

Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.
Gerald R. Ford


From: "Pierre Oliver pierre.oliver@... [STMFC]"
To: STMFC@...
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2015 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: [STMFC] Yarmouth stirrup steps

 
Hope it works for you Ed.
Now in that vein, what would you guys like to see for guides for some of these fiddly bits, like folding ladder stiles, and twisting the stirrups?
Some form of link to YouTube clips? Or would simple blogpsots with images suffice?
Pierre Oliver
www.elgincarshops.com
www.yarmouthmodelworks.com


On 4/12/2015 2:53 PM, ed_mines@... [STMFC] wrote:
 
thanks indeed!

ed mines