halfwit Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'm thinking of buying one of these and I'm interested to hear your views, good or bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Buy it. Now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Super piece of kit, fully recommended. Jol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Super piece of kit, fully recommended. Jol Some questions about this piece of kit :- Is this device suitable for Gibson wheels? Who supplies this and at what price? Many thanks Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Thanks for the replies. Some questions about this piece of kit :- Who supplies this and at what price? Many thanks Mike G.W. Models. 19.50 + 1 pound p+p. Going to order on right now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted July 27, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2010 I used the jig on a High Level Kits Pug chassis to quarter the Gibson wheels, which it did admirably despite the doubts of both the Gibson and GW representatives who weren't sure if it could handle such small wheels... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Thanks for the replies. G.W. Models. 19.50 + 1 pound p+p. Going to order on right now... One more question (or two) :- Do you have a web site address for G W Models (I couldn't find it) and/or A postal address for them. Many thanks and cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Do you have a web site address for G W Models (I couldn't find it) and/or A postal address for them. As given in my blog and asked for so many times - BTW: G W Models is not on the web (the guy who runs it is a bit of a character, and can be found at most of the good expos, particularly in the south) contact details are: 11 Crosham Close, Lancing, BN15 9LE (01903) 767231 No connection just a happy customer though not wishing to criticise the press or quartering jig I have a press from a different supplier and can manage perfectly well without a quartering jig - it is amazing just how true it can be done by eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I have ultimately ended up buying one of almost his entire range (except for the P4 stuff) and I am delighted with everything - as usual no connection just happy to recommend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 As given in my blog and asked for so many times - No connection just a happy customer though not wishing to criticise the press or quartering jig I have a press from a different supplier and can manage perfectly well without a quartering jig - it is amazing just how true it can be done by eye. I am obliged to you, many thanks. Sorry to repeat the request for a much requested piece of information but I'm afraid I don't read your blog, or any blogs, much prefer the threads. Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 As everyone else has said, just buy it, an indispensable piece of kit, especially for getting wheels on without wobble. Ive never had a problem with Gibson drivers on it, if you cut down the crankpin length to fit in the slots Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Again, thanks for the replies. I did do a search before starting this topic which didn't bring much up. As I've stated above, the cheques in the post! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 More than half my "fally offy" problems on locos have been down to wheels not going on perpendicular to the axle. The wheel press goes a long way to solving this. The other things to do is very slightly ream (really not much at all) the hole in the wheel boss from the rear and chamfer the first 1/2mm or so of the axle before offering it up. If you do not do this, the axle tends to form its own route into the soft plastic a bit. Chris Pendleton touches on this topic in this edition of MRJ and Allan Goodwillie also does in his excellant thread on loco building on S4web - http://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=666 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 More than half my "fally offy" problems on locos have been down to wheels not going on perpendicular to the axle. The wheel press goes a long way to solving this. The other things to do is very slightly ream (really not much at all) the hole in the wheel boss from the rear and chamfer the first 1/2mm or so of the axle before offering it up. If you do not do this, the axle tends to form its own route into the soft plastic a bit. Chris Pendleton touches on this topic in this edition of MRJ and Allan Goodwillie also does in his excellant thread on loco building on S4web - http://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=666 A very useful tip for assembling Gibson wheels on their axles. I've ordered one of these things too; I phoned the proprieter of G. W. Models just to check on payment methods, he must be wondering why this sudden 'glut' of orders for his wheel press/quartering tool! Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I'm sure someone will be able to work out how to modify the jig to accept the 120-degree crank setting for 3-cylinder engines..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 29, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hi, has anyone got a photo of one of these wheel press beasties? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Here you are.... I've modified mine slightly to cope with Bachmann whhels as well as Gibson/Markits. A very useful bit of kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 29, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 29, 2010 Thanks Gordon - looks like a nice piece of kit.... how does it work? I think i see how the pressing happens but not the quartering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Just no one tell him about inflation as he hasn't raised the price in 10 years.. I'm still saving up for my universal rivet press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 It's very easy to use. Each jaw has a reversible sprung loaded pin for either 2mm or 1/8" and 3mm axles. Next to the pin is a slot to take the crankpin and these are preset at 90 degrees. Take one driving wheel and insert the axle just far enough to hold it in place. Chamfering the end of the axle will help insertion. Place the wheel onto the jig and align the crankpin in the adjacent slot. Add the other wheel to the other jaw and align the axle end. One they are all in place, just gently squeeze the two jaws together in your hand. I use a B2B gauge at the same time to prevent squeezing too hard and taking the B2B below your ideal figure. I've drilled the other holes to take Bachmann wheels which have a boss around the crankpin. Here's a few more pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Mine arrived this morning. A very simple design, like all the best tools. Looking forward to using it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 1, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2010 Thanks for the demo Gordon, much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 HI This looks like a nice bit of kit,one thing can you do this with the wheels in the chasse ? Sorry if this is a bit of a dumb question to ask ,as i am starting out on my fist kit,a high level model 0-4-0 saddle tank. All the best Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 HI This looks like a nice bit of kit,one thing can you do this with the wheels in the chasse ? Darren Not a dumb question at all - yes you can, so long has you havent put the brake hangers on (or any other bits that stick out beyond the wheels on the chassis) - as I did once Dohhh!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted November 6, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2012 One thing to remember if you are rewheeling rtr locos (3mm axle) is that you need to buy an additional set of pins Which reminds me that I must get some ordered finally! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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