[SEL] Tillie Crosshead Babbitt Update (from Dolly)

[Arnie Fero]

GOOD GRIEF!!  WTF indeed!!  Definitely the safety glasses; and how 'bout a face
shield and welding gloves?

BTW, the finished product looks fantastic!

On Sat, February 26, 2011 11:19 am, Rob Skinner wrote:
>
>> So, having had a lot of advice, for now Jim is going to re-do the babbitt.
>> The journal has been mag tested (updated photos are here
>> http://www.oldengine.org/members/dolly/crosshead.htm ), lots of photos for
>> reference taken so when it's run for a while he can do another inspection
>> and see if there are any changes.
>>
>> Thanks for all the input, it's been most useful.
>> Dolly & Jim.

>
> Jim,
> Glad it worked out without any difficulties. Keep the pictures coming.
> There's one thing where I have to call you out.
> Pouring babbitt without even safety glasses?  WTF?
>
> Dolly,
> Safety glasses can be had for two quid. Buy a case and charge 'em to and FBI job.