Pattern Maker Specializes In Rare Cast Parts
If you need a unique cast part for older equipment, talking to Gary Martin might be your best first step. He has made models for castings that range from 25 grams to 25 tons. His work varies from miniature parts for antique tractor collectors to man-sized steam engine flywheels.
“I’ve been a pattern maker for 35 years and can make a model for anything that needs to be cast,” says Martin. “I’m kind of known as a steam engine expert. I have done work on parts for antique railroads for Disneyland, Knox Berry Farm and various amusement parks and individuals who own their own trains. However, I also do a lot of antique car work.”
In addition to making models or patterns for castings, Martin is the largest supplier of model engine flywheels in the world. He stocks more than 30 sizes from 3-in. to 22-in. dia. and has patterns for larger models and full-size engines. He also makes and sells machine tool kits and engine kits, including a 3/10 scale Deere 1 1/2 hp Model E gas engine. It’s priced at $895.
“I made the patterns for it and oversaw the castings of the kit,” explains Martin. “Jerry Frisbie of Dinky Dears developed the castings, drawings and instructions. It’s a kit the first time machinist or father and son team can build.”
Martin has also made patterns for and markets kits and castings for a number of machining tools, including a Quorn Universal Tool & Cutter Grinder for sharpening lathe tools and other cutting tools.
A former industrial arts teacher, Martin fears that skills such as his are going to disappear. He teaches pattern making through a local college and privately to individuals in his own shop. Classes run for ten weeks and cost $300.
“My students are using their new skills to make antique car parts, wood plane and lathe parts, steam engines and other projects,” says Martin. “Most classes meet once a week for ten weeks, but I am considering an intensive one week workshop if enough people are interested.”
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Martin Model & Pattern, P.O. Box 19792, Portland, Ore. 97280 (ph 503 329-8949: gary@martinmodel.com; www.martinmodel.com).
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Pattern Maker Specializes In Rare Cast Parts FARM SHOP Parts If you need a unique cast part for older equipment talking to Gary Martin might be your best first step He has made models for castings that range from 25 grams to 25 tons His work varies from miniature parts for antique tractor collectors to man-sized steam engine flywheels “I’ve been a pattern maker for 35 years and can make a model for anything that needs to be cast ” says Martin “I’m kind of known as a steam engine expert I have done work on parts for antique railroads for Disneyland Knox Berry Farm and various amusement parks and individuals who own their own trains However I also do a lot of antique car work ” In addition to making models or patterns for castings Martin is the largest supplier of model engine flywheels in the world He stocks more than 30 sizes from 3-in to 22-in dia and has patterns for larger models and full-size engines He also makes and sells machine tool kits and engine kits including a 3/10 scale Deere 1 1/2 hp Model E gas engine It’s priced at $895 “I made the patterns for it and oversaw the castings of the kit ” explains Martin “Jerry Frisbie of Dinky Dears developed the castings drawings and instructions It’s a kit the first time machinist or father and son team can build ” Martin has also made patterns for and markets kits and castings for a number of machining tools including a Quorn Universal Tool & Cutter Grinder for sharpening lathe tools and other cutting tools A former industrial arts teacher Martin fears that skills such as his are going to disappear He teaches pattern making through a local college and privately to individuals in his own shop Classes run for ten weeks and cost $300 “My students are using their new skills to make antique car parts wood plane and lathe parts steam engines and other projects ” says Martin “Most classes meet once a week for ten weeks but I am considering an intensive one week workshop if enough people are interested ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Martin Model & Pattern P O Box 19792 Portland Ore 97280 ph 503 329-8949: gary@martinmodel com; www martinmodel com
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