New block next steps.

[Tod]

As I stated a week or so ago, I am planning to get back to the A block now that other things have settled back into place.

My plan is to cast at least 4 blocks and machine them as 2 A interiors for babbitt fans, and 2 for B interiors. These will probably be sold to someone on my update list. Before that, though (selling them), I might like to display something at a show like Carlisle.

My core shop is pretty busy so I don't know how long it will take to get cores. I have 4 sets of my Cleveland block cores on order and haven't received an ETA on those yet.

If you are not on my update list and want to be emailed more details when I get going, email me at blockheads2014 at yahoo dot com.


Tod

[Crazydaddyo]

Good news.


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[Mitch//pa]

i am amazed at how far you have gotten in a short amount of time. i know you say its no big deal because thats what you do ,but it is a big deal to us.
thanks

[Flathead]

If a sample block went to Fall Hershey that would get it in front of the most potential customers. IMO Thanks for your efforts, I like the A exterior and B interior myself.

[Mike V. Florida]

It's a shame you missed the national events this year.

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Keep up the great work Tod, looking forward to seeing the block that will take "B " internals

[mshmodela]

Awesome as JBWeld ain't going to last forever.

[Tod]

I sure do appreciate the encouragement and support.

We ordered some filters yesterday specific to the A block casting and will have to wait a couple of weeks for them to come in. But we will have molds ready when they get here. We got a really nice casting with hand-cut gating so actual gating designed for the casting should prove successful from the start. Sell your stock in JB Weld Mike.

Mike V., I wasn't planning on any events anyway. I had a lull where I could spend a couple of months finishing the pattern, make a casting, and machine it, so why not? The first one came out so nice I just had to put the project in the pipe and work on it. Carlisle is a possibility, but I won't lose any sleep if I can't make it. I really do have alot of other things I'm working on right now. And for those of you who are unaware, my health is not what it used to be, even though I'm still just a kid.

Tod

[G Baese]

Hi Tod,

Thanks for the update.

Looking forward to seeing the A exterior/B interior block.

To your health,
Geary

[TinCup]

I shared your video of the casting with our local club and everyone was excited to see the progress. I think you have an opportunity to provide a needed product for the hobby.

[Mike V. Florida]

Maybe build one up complete and give it to someone local to test real world. And no I'm not local.

[chiliman]

Tod may God bless you with better health. I thank him daly for what I have. Thanks for update keep up the good work

[Tod]

Originally Posted by chiliman

Tod may God bless you with better health. I thank him daly for what I have. Thanks for update keep up the good work

Thankyou very much. I feel blessed to be able to get up every day as it is. A massive stroke is not to be taken lightly! The damage is done and I just have to push through every day.

Tod

[Tod]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Maybe build one up complete and give it to someone local to test real world. And no I'm not local.

That has been the plan all along. I'm sure someone local will be more than willing to help.

Tod

[Tod]

Originally Posted by TinCup

I shared your video of the casting with our local club and everyone was excited to see the progress. I think you have an opportunity to provide a needed product for the hobby.

Great, and thanks. I'm very excited to get this going.

Tod

[Tod]

Originally Posted by G Baese

Hi Tod,

Thanks for the update.

Looking forward to seeing the A exterior/B interior block.

To your health,
Geary

You'll see one on the next castings.

Tod

[G Baese]

Thank you Tod,

I look forward to it.

-Geary

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Tod

That has been the plan all along. I'm sure someone local will be more than willing to help.

Tod

Maybe I'll move!?

[Tod]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Maybe I'll move!?

Gotta do what ya gotta do!

Don Snyder was over yesterday and he was looking at the sample block. He couldn't resist rubbing his hand on the broken spot where I dropped it. We just chuckled about it and talked a little about progress on that and other things.

I'm going to Indy today with my iron foundry owner to pick up my aluminum furnace. We will then be able to make our own aluminum also. I have aluminum heads to make as well as my aluminum Cleveland blocks. One of the first things I'll do, though, is sample an Aluminum A block.

Tod

[colin1928]

Good news have fun with your furace