I'm finding that I need to, pull wheels and press them back on, on my post war engines. What pullers should I get and wheel presses.
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The type of wheel being pulled or being pressed onto the axle will dictate what puller is used and what die is used. Lionel used and at one time sold a tool set which included an arbor press. Do an web search for Lionel tools there at one time was acompany I belived they were call Hobby House something like that still produced the press and all the dies, riviet sets etc need to work on Post War Trains. Be advised the tools are not cheap. I saw one at one of the Allentown shows last year or so and it was servers hundred dollars just for the press. PennsyDave may be able to help you as he does some of that stuff.
Hobby Horse also made (makes?) an arbor press and tooling such as wheel cups to facilitate heavy repair on postwar Lionel trains. I actually own the Hobby Horse press, but I confess, I haven't yet used it yet. There are projects I want to do. The press comes with a manual but it's very basic. I've never had a Shop class, and I simply don't know where to begin. I've looked, there are NO videos that I could find showing these presses in use. Everyone on YouTube seems to mount wheels using a bench vise.
Personally, I would PAY to attend a 3- or 4-day workshop demonstrating the proper use of these tools, and learning how to perform "advanced" frame-level repairs on postwar trains!
@Ted S posted:Hobby Horse also made (makes?) an arbor press and tooling such as wheel cups to facilitate heavy repair on postwar Lionel trains. I actually own the Hobby Horse press, but I confess, I haven't yet used it yet. There are projects I want to do. The press comes with a manual but it's very basic. I've never had a Shop class, and I simply don't know where to begin. I've looked, there are NO videos that I could find showing these presses in use. Everyone on YouTube seems to mount wheels using a bench vise.
Personally, I would PAY to attend a 3- or 4-day workshop demonstrating the proper use of these tools, and learning how to perform "advanced" frame-level repairs on postwar trains!
Personally, I would PAY to attend a 3- or 4-day workshop demonstrating the proper use of these tools, and learning how to perform "advanced" frame-level repairs on postwar trains!
Hmmmm,….how many of y’all would be interested in such a course?
Pat
@Ted S posted:Hobby Horse also made (makes?) an arbor press and tooling such as wheel cups to facilitate heavy repair on postwar Lionel trains. I actually own the Hobby Horse press, but I confess, I haven't yet used it yet. There are projects I want to do. The press comes with a manual but it's very basic. I've never had a Shop class, and I simply don't know where to begin. I've looked, there are NO videos that I could find showing these presses in use. Everyone on YouTube seems to mount wheels using a bench vise.
Personally, I would PAY to attend a 3- or 4-day workshop demonstrating the proper use of these tools, and learning how to perform "advanced" frame-level repairs on postwar trains!
I serched for them and the web page was not available if you have a link could you post it?
https://www.lioneltransformer....s_and_tools_for_sale
I think they’re still around, …..try this link…
Pat
@harmonyards posted:Personally, I would PAY to attend a 3- or 4-day workshop demonstrating the proper use of these tools, and learning how to perform "advanced" frame-level repairs on postwar trains!
Hmmmm,….how many of y’all would be interested in such a course?
Pat
I would be, but I'm out in az.
@Darrell posted:I would be, but I'm out in az.
I was thinking a webinar, or zoom meeting anyways. …….😉
Pat
I'd be interested if only for the information. I successfully did some of this work, with punches and a very heavy WW2 surplus vise, many years ago. I was both foolish and brave, back then. But it worked!
John N.
Count me in to a zoom
Bill
@harmonyards posted:https://www.lioneltransformer....s_and_tools_for_sale
I think they’re still around, …..try this link…
Pat
Thanks for the link. Hard to tell from the website if he's still active. Sent him an email - will report back if I get a reply.
The TCA number listed on his site is no longer active, and the address on the site appears to be a box at a UPS store.
I’d be interested in a workshop
@Dave_C posted:
What an interesting site. The creator of these tools is clever. Some of these tools are shockingly expensive for what they are. Many many moons ago I bought a Craftsman automobile battery cable puller. It was a few bucks. Pulls O scale wheels off axles great! I’ve drilled out some freight car rivets without a $47 tool. Don’t need a $28 “test station” , which is essentially some screws in front and back to keep a loco in place? The $74 e-unit vise-thing is pretty funny!
Chicago Rivet makes the same rivet press that was branded for Lionel with the metal plate; it's model 915-3, no Lionel markings, and they also make the tool set as well. Not cheap, but they're extremely well built and will last.
@MTN posted:Chicago Rivet makes the same rivet press that was branded for Lionel with the metal plate; it's model 915-3, no Lionel markings, and they also make the tool set as well. Not cheap, but they're extremely well built and will last.
Just looked at and the tools no pricing was available must request a quote.
@Sam Jumper posted:What an interesting site. The creator of these tools is clever. Some of these tools are shockingly expensive for what they are. Many many moons ago I bought a Craftsman automobile battery cable puller. It was a few bucks. Pulls O scale wheels off axles great! I’ve drilled out some freight car rivets without a $47 tool. Don’t need a $28 “test station” , which is essentially some screws in front and back to keep a loco in place? The $74 e-unit vise-thing is pretty funny!
Good tools ain’t cheap, and cheap tools ain’t good. Honestly, I didn’t find Paul’s tool line expensive at all…….these are sturdy, well built tools. You get what you pay for.
Pat
@RJT posted:Just looked at and the tools no pricing was available must request a quote.
Chicago Rivet made the rivet press and tools for Lionel back in the day - they've kept them in production, and they're the real deal. Shoot them an email and ask for a quote - they won't be cheap, but chances are good they'll outlast everyone on the forum and they're made exactly like the good old days - no Lionel plate on the side of the press, but Chicago will engrave the ST part numbers on the tools if you ask...
