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The adjustable rivet & wheel press system
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PTTTUSA
The Adjustable Rivet & Wheel Press
System
Setup Instructions
INTRODUCTION
PTTTUSA
Division of Precision Metal Crafters

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  • Page 1 PTTTUSA The Adjustable Rivet & Wheel Press System Setup Instructions INTRODUCTION PTTTUSA Division of Precision Metal Crafters...
  • Page 2 Precise alignment of tooling components is made quickly and simply with the PTTTUSA exclusive adjustable base plate design and accompanying alignment tool. The PTTTUSA press and tooling system will enable you to perform factory-like results in your home workshop or your service station.
  • Page 3 Figure 1 – Press System Unpacked Base Plate + Screws Remove Paper Packing...
  • Page 4 SETUP LOCATION Assembly of your STX SYSTEM is quick and simple. The press is heavy and therefore it must be mounted on a sturdy surface. NOTE: Failure to properly mount this press to your work surface can result in injury to you should the press tip over.
  • Page 5 RAM ADJUSTMENTS Prior to shipping your press, it received an initial adjustment to remove any slack in the assembly. Test the feel of the ram by moving the lever arm and ensure that the movement is firm but smooth prior to use. Note: A ram that feels loose will not consistently return to its center position.
  • Page 6 THE THREADED ANVIL HOLDER The STX-360-34 threaded anvil holder is a versatile tool holder. One end holds 3/8” diameter tools, while the other end is designed for larger diameter tools such as double ended tools and larger anvils. There is a through hole that axles can pass through for wheel work.
  • Page 7 METHODS OF ALIGNMENT Ram to Base Plate Alignment First we will explore the basic base plate alignment. Looking at the base plate as it is installed in the base of the press; you will note that there are 2 cap screws, 1 in each of the two front corners.
  • Page 8 alignment tool. See Figure 6. The tapered tip automatically centers the plate for you. While maintaining light pressure on the ram holding the base plate in place, turn the cap screws clockwise to tighten them using the included hex key. See Figure 7. The plate screws only need to be tightened enough to prevent lateral (side-to-side) movement.
  • Page 9 Ram to Fixed Height Anvil Holder Alignment A fixed height anvil holder STX-360-39 shown immediately below is included with the STX-360-80, 11 piece Anvil Set. Additionally, the STX-360-40 fixed height clincher anvil (not shown) will use the same alignment procedure. To align this anvil holder, place it into the base plate.
  • Page 10 Tool to Tool Alignment In those instances where you are clinching tiny eyelets or rivets, alignment between the tool in the ram and the tool in the anvil adapter is critical. To provide a factory-like clinch appearance, you need to ensure that there is a perfect center to center alignment between the two tools being used.
  • Page 11 Thumb Screws and Set Screws Thumb screws are convenient to use in the base plate and ram to lock the tooling in place. There are however, those occasions where thumb screws tend get in the way or limit how far you can raise the ram. Sometimes they even tend to get too close to the item being worked on.

  • Page 12: General Repair

    GENERAL REPAIR It is not possible in the scope of this document to provide detailed instructions for toy train repair. The information in this manual is designed to describe the tooling available and provide an overview of various press and tool setups you can use. You may want to consider purchasing one of the many Lionel Trains Repair &...
  • Page 13 OVERVIEW OF PTTTUSA TOOLING With our tooling kits, you will be able to perform a wide variety of repair tasks. The following information provides a general explanation of some of the tools and their uses. Riveting Tool Kit The STX-360 Rivet Tool set consists of 11 specific tools; 7 roll clinchers; 1 star clincher;...
  • Page 14 Double Ended Anvils The STX-360-31 binding post anvil and STX-360-29 universal rivet anvil are double ended. Each end has a different sized anvil. Essentially two tools in one. To use the double sided anvils, simply turn the anvil over and reinsert it into the threaded anvil holder.
  • Page 15 Knockout Anvil and Punch The knockout punch STX-360-20 is used with the STX-360-22 knockout anvil. When you remove an eyelet, rivet or even and axle from a wheel, the material surrounding the eyelet or rivet needs support to prevent distortion. The knockout anvil provides that support.
  • Page 16 Star Clincher will cut and roll-over a hollow rivet into six even "tabs". This is usually used on larger rivets such as those used to mount truck studs or rivets, or field mounting studs. Properly splayed field stud STX-360-13 ‘x’ Splaying Clincher has a face that resembles a ‘...
  • Page 17 Adjustable Knock-Out Punches and Kit One of the more unique tools in our line is our adjustable hardened knock-out punches. Unlike the typical single size knock-out punches that accompany press tooling, these knock-out punches are hardened and their length is fully adjustable. This allows you to perform a wider range of knock-out tasks where the typical punch cannot be used.
  • Page 18 Precision Anvil Set While the basic double ended rivet anvil include with our clinch tool set handles several of the common rivets used for train repair, there are many instances where you need a rivet anvil designed to fit a specific rivet. With this in mind, we designed a set of anvils that fit almost all of the rivet and eyelet heads used to repair Lionel trains.
  • Page 19 Anvil Set Components Chart PTTTUSA Catalog # Description STX-360-80 11 Piece Anvil Set Complete in Storage Block STX-360-39 Anvil Holder for Adjustable Base Plate #1 Rivet Anvil 0.100” Fastener Head Diameter STX-360-70 #2 Rivet Anvil 0.125” Fastener Head Diameter STX-360-71 #3 Rivet Anvil 0.150”...
  • Page 20 10 Piece Set in Block Cups mounted in press Alignment marks Axle Setting Tools to compliment wheel cup sets Setting axle with STX-375-1 axle setting tool Setting axle with optional axle insertion tool that minimizes the chance of bending the axle.
  • Page 21 STX-375-1 Axle setting tool is a universal type for all axles. This tool is Included in the STX-375 and STX-500 Cup Sets, it is also available separately. STX-360-60 Axle Setting Tool for Lionel Swedged O axles (Green Mark) STX-360-61 Axle Setting Tool is for Lionel smooth O axles (Gold Mark) STX-410-1 Axle Setting Tool for Lionel Standard Gauge Axles (No Mark) STX-500-40...
  • Page 22 STX-400 Standard Gauge Wheel Cup Set Standard Gauge Wheel Cup Set Cups in a press This Cup set is designed for Lionel and will work with most other standard gauge wheels. Cups, pins and instruction sheet are included STX-200 Prewar Universal O gauge cup set A universal cup set for many prewar O gauge wheels.
  • Page 23 STX-671-20 Universal and Turbine Wheel cups (Postwar O gauge) For post war steam turbines and motorized units. The set includes two removable quartering pins and an instruction sheet. Quartering pin inserted in wheel cup The STX-671-20 wheel cup set has been designed for maximum versatility and will fit a wide variety of wheels, such as those used on Lionel’s Turbine and GG1 locomotives as well as Lionel’s motorized units.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Additional Tools for Specific Repair Tasks PTTTUSA is committed to continued improvement and development of new items to fill customer needs. Check our web site and retailers for the latest offerings and product details. Part No. Description SL-22F SL-22 Bearing Flaring tool for SL-22/SM-17 Armature Bearings...
  • Page 25 Copyright PTTTUSA and Just Trains LLLC...
  • Page 26 Partial List of Parts and Service Vendors Just Trains, LLC 1 Ridge Circle Our distributor who happens to also be a parts dealer Sussex, NJ 07461 and repair station (973) 702-0545 www.justtrains.com George Tebolt Train Parts – Spencertown, NY www.georgetebolt.com The Train Tender- Bloomfield, NY www.ttender.com Hennings Trains- Lansdale, PA...
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