Splitting And Heat Treating Piston Rings Northern 4-8-4 Locomotive

Step two of making piston rings for my 3/4" scale Northern 4-8-4 live steam locomotive. Final installation with test run at end of video

[@justtim9767]

Very nice.

[@grntitan1]

The internal combustion engine piston rings I have made, I always break them using the hammer breaking method. Ring making is definitely an art. Some people make it look easy. I’ve ruined many rings to get a few perfect ones.

[@LaneTheProjectGuy]

Thanks for watching. I spent quite a few hours making a part that looks so simple! But, a year ago I didn’t even know it was possible for the home shop.