2Pdr Attack Carrier

[Dale Jordan]

Nice project Rob . Go to your local electrical store clipsal have metal conduit elbows , tees , reducers in 3/4 and 1 inch just need to fine a friend with die and bender . keep the photos coming cheers Dale

[Lynn Eades]

As I recall one of the conduit threads is the same as UNF. If you still need to cut / clean threads look for a set of conduit dies, which are sometimes available from older electricians. They usually come in a 3 die set (1/2", 3/4", 1") The 1/2" is too small for carriers, but was the common size used in houses. At least over here anyhoo.

[Paul Dutton]

Or if you want period looking conduit and fixings . . .
My local Aviation Trust we’re getting all the electrics renewed in one of their outbuildings and throwing away all the original ww2 electrical conduits, junction boxes, elbows, T-pieces and clips etc. All beautiful condition and can’t get more period than that
Just a thought as a lot of modern stuff is metric (here in uk anyways)

[Glen Plumridge]

Can confirm that 3/4 UNF is the thread size for the smaller pipes.

3/4 BSP for the bigger.


Just did my electrical parts recently and installed them.

[Phillip]

Rob,

Pipe threads are both BS Electrical Conduit Thread. I have a set that you can borrow if you need them. PM sent.

[Rob Sanders]

Thanks everyone
still gathering information which takes time but all info gratefully recieved. Been working on wheels and bogie frames. Four done, four to goIMG_5924.jpg

no idea why the image loaded upside down but you get the idea
Cheers

[Rob Sanders]

Went to the local foundry last week to get elevation handwheels recast for the 2pdr gun.
Results were good so I now have four handwheels. Will get pics later this week