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| Author: | Rick Rowlands [ Mon Feb 02, 2015 12:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | HK Porter Steam Gauge |
I am looking for a photograph of the face of a steam gauge that bears the HK Porter name. I have seen one years ago on one of the 36" gauge Apache Powder fireless locomotives, so I know that they did exist. My plan is to recreate a Porter named gauge for use on the J&L 58, and would rather not just start from scratch and draw up something that is not accurate. Thanks |
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| Author: | Bruce E. Babcock [ Mon Feb 02, 2015 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
Rick, http://www.bigdoer.com/6150/old-things/ ... the-world/ I think this might show what you are looking for. Its not a steam gauge, but it is H. K. Porter. You will need to scroll down quite a bit. Bruce E. Babcock |
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| Author: | Rick Rowlands [ Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
That is great Bruce and gives me much to go on! Thanks. Looks like an Ashcroft. |
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| Author: | Terry Harper [ Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
Hello Rick, A few years ago I etched a steam gauge face for a Lombard Log hauler. Fortunately a friend had an original gauge face that he scanned on a flatbed scanner. Armed with the image and a O.D. I could match the size exactly. Since finding an exact match for the font was nearly impossible I traced each letter using AutoCAD then etched the new plate. It was a fun project and came out quite well.  Best regards, Terry |
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| Author: | Rick Rowlands [ Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
Terry, That looks great. What is the material that you used and how did you achieve that surface finish? I am going to attempt to make a new gauge face for an Ashcroft gauge that I have with the Porter markings. Wish me luck! |
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| Author: | Terry Harper [ Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
Hello Rick, I used a piece of .040 brass. For the mask I used the iron on PNP blue after cleaning and heating the brass. I etched it using a solution of muriatic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Once the etching process was complete I bolted it to a wood face plate and turned to size ( 6 - 13/16"). After turning I spray painted it black then carefully wet sanded the paint away to leave the text. I think I got down to 1200 grit followed by a gentle buffing with very, very fine steel wool. Here is a photo of the original:  If your gauge had a silvered face that is fairly easy to do too. There is a silvering solution that works well. Here is a moto-meter face plate I etched and silvered for a gentleman in Argentina.  These are fun projects and not all the hard. Developing the artwork is the most challenging aspect. Best regards, Terry Best regards, Terry |
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| Author: | Bruce E. Babcock [ Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
Rick, This might be what you are looking for. http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/slide ... K%20Porter Bruce |
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| Author: | QJdriver [ Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
No doubt this is a dumb idea, but I'm thinking that since HK Porter is still in business making industrial equipment, they might have gauges, valves, hose, etc available that would fit our engines... |
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| Author: | softwerkslex [ Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
Commenting on Terry's gauge face, did you know about that trick where you a)print the image onto paper with a laserprinter and the toner density set really high b)use a hot iron to transfer the toner onto the metal, and then c)put the metal in acid to etch it? For gauge face, I guess you would use a negative image. |
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| Author: | Ron Muldowney [ Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
Rick - please send me a note at rjmuldowney@comcast.net. I think that I might be able to help you out with a complete gauge with the H. K. Porter on the dial of the gauge. Ron |
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| Author: | jdorn [ Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:13 am ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge | ||
Good Morning Rick, I don't know if you are still researching the gauge faces, but here is one I ran across. It is about 6.25" to the outside diameter of the brass ring and about 4.625" diameter for the actual gauge portion. Hopefully the photo will appear properly.
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| Author: | Rick Rowlands [ Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:57 am ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge | ||
I found two gauges, took the faces off and had someone print the wording directly to the face. I now have a primary and a spare pressure gauge to use.
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| Author: | Richard Glueck [ Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HK Porter Steam Gauge |
I have to say, I love this particular project and how rapidly it is developing. |
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