Machining Train Wheels From Steel

Enjoy this video documenting the process of machining new steel wheels for my locomotive tender! A simple task of replacing brakeshoe pads turned into a much bigger project after I saw how bad the wheel profiles were, so I decided to make new ones from scratch.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - Measuring the Axles
02:53 - Re-cutting Axles
06:21 - Setting up the CNC Mill
07:30 - Milling Soft Jaws
08:36 - Setting Up 1st Mill Operation
09:49 - Milling 1st Operation
14:30 - Turning Mandrel for Last Operation
19:03 - Setting Up 2nd Mill Operation
22:42 - Replacing Worn Endmill
23:40 - Milling 2nd Operation
26:40 - CNC Lathe Tread Profile
30:00 - CNC Lathe Backside Profile
31:35 - Old Vs New
32:02 - Finishing Touches
32:47 - Goodbye Nessie