Emery Ohlenkamp - Revision history

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	On Sunday, December 12, 1999, [[Emery Ohlenkamp]] quietly passed away in Wheaton, Illinois. His 91st birthday was only 3 days earlier. Creator and builder of the Ohlenkamp Steam Injector, Emery set the highest standard for all miniature steam injectors in performance and dependability. A wizard at machining "Em" (as he was affectionately known) could consistently hold "tenths" on the 2 Southbend Lathes while making cones and parts for his precision injectors.		On Sunday, December 12, 1999, [[Emery Ohlenkamp]] quietly passed away in Wheaton, Illinois. His 91st birthday was only 3 days earlier. Creator and builder of the Ohlenkamp Steam Injector, Emery set the highest standard for all miniature steam injectors in performance and dependability. A wizard at machining "Em" (as he was affectionately known) could consistently hold [[Tenths\|tenths]] on the 2 Southbend Lathes while making cones and parts for his precision injectors.

	Em was very proud of every one he made. Even though production ceased in 1980 so Em could do the other things that were important to him, His Injectors are still a treasure to have on a live steam locomotive. A mark of the man and his capabilities!		Em was very proud of every one he made. Even though production ceased in 1980 so Em could do the other things that were important to him, His Injectors are still a treasure to have on a live steam locomotive. A mark of the man and his capabilities!

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	[http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=105559 Rich further wrote]:		[http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=105559 Rich further wrote]:

	: I helped Emery Ohlenkamp cast the last few hundred of his injectors and thought I should comment. Em did not use wax , but did sand molding . The molds were made with permanent steel patterns and a thermo- set "fine" sand mix. The molds and cores were baked and then assembled individually - the alignment bosses were so accurate . ~~the~~ finished bodies look like they were wax cast.		: I helped Emery Ohlenkamp cast the last few hundred of his injectors and thought I should comment. Em did not use wax, but did sand molding. The molds were made with permanent steel patterns and a thermo-set "fine" sand mix. The molds and cores were baked and then assembled individually - the alignment bosses were so accurate. The finished bodies look like they were wax cast.

	: Em used Manganese Bronze and it came in virgin ingots and yes, he was careful to use flux/degasser before we poured the melt. The metal was very pure , but you still pick up dirt/oils in handling, as well as oxygen and moisture. We did about 40 to 60 bodies at a time.		: Em used Manganese Bronze and it came in virgin ingots and yes, he was careful to use flux/degasser before we poured the melt. The metal was very pure, but you still pick up dirt/oils in handling, as well as oxygen and moisture. We did about 40 to 60 bodies at a time.

	: Not only were the bodies inspected, but Em assembled and checked every new injector with steam and water to ensure output requirements were met. Then they were cleaned and packed.		: Not only were the bodies inspected, but Em assembled and checked every new injector with steam and water to ensure output requirements were met. Then they were cleaned and packed.

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	: I helped him cast the bodies a few times. We did it in his garage. He used shell molds baked in his kitchen oven, and we poured about 20 at a shot, maybe 5 times in a short evening. I last helped Em pour injectors in about 1988 as I recall, and it was the last batch. He sold them into the early 90's, and passed away in 1999. Most all of the molds/fixtures were destroyed after he died.		: I helped him cast the bodies a few times. We did it in his garage. He used shell molds baked in his kitchen oven, and we poured about 20 at a shot, maybe 5 times in a short evening. I last helped Em pour injectors in about 1988 as I recall, and it was the last batch. He sold them into the early 90's, and passed away in 1999. Most all of the molds/fixtures were destroyed after he died.

			[http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=105559 Rich further wrote]:

			: I helped Emery Ohlenkamp cast the last few hundred of his injectors and thought I should comment. Em did not use wax , but did sand molding . The molds were made with permanent steel patterns and a thermo- set "fine" sand mix. The molds and cores were baked and then assembled individually - the alignment bosses were so accurate . the finished bodies look like they were wax cast.

			: Em used Manganese Bronze and it came in virgin ingots and yes, he was careful to use flux/degasser before we poured the melt. The metal was very pure , but you still pick up dirt/oils in handling, as well as oxygen and moisture. We did about 40 to 60 bodies at a time.

			: Not only were the bodies inspected, but Em assembled and checked every new injector with steam and water to ensure output requirements were met. Then they were cleaned and packed.

	[http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=91582&hilit=Ohlenkamp Carl B. wrote]:		[http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=91582&hilit=Ohlenkamp Carl B. wrote]:

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	Some of the intricate manual work Em did on his Bridgeport defies explanation, unless you consider 4 axis CNC as an alternative. Em retired in the 1970's from <i>Chicago Magnesium</i> where he was employed as a Master Pattern Maker, and also worked for <i>Universal Castings</i> prior to that.		Some of the intricate manual work Em did on his Bridgeport defies explanation, unless you consider 4 axis CNC as an alternative. Em retired in the 1970's from <i>Chicago Magnesium</i> where he was employed as a Master Pattern Maker, and also worked for <i>Universal Castings</i> prior to that.

	During the depression He applied for a job with many, many other ~~applicates~~. When asked what made him qualified to assume the position, Emery took an immaculate scale Corliss governor out of his pocket that he scratch built and he was promptly hired on the spot!		During the depression He applied for a job with many, many other applicants. When asked what made him qualified to assume the position, Emery took an immaculate scale Corliss governor out of his pocket that he scratch built and he was promptly hired on the spot!

	During the 1940's, Em and [[Walter ~~Johnson~~]] built one of the earliest 7-1/2 inch tracks in the ~~Illinoi~~/Indiana area. Summer days would find him along with other members of the [[Chicago Model Engineers]] running his 1910 style American on the 1/2 mile track. For kicks, Emery would also bring out his Case traction engine, either the full size one, or his incredible model version in 3 inch scale. The only purchased part on it was the ~~pressue~~ gauge. Emery even made and roll formed the rivets so that they and everything else exactly matched every detail of the full size one!		During the 1940's, Em and [[Walter Johnston]] built one of the earliest 7-1/2 inch tracks in the Illinois/Indiana area. Summer days would find him along with other members of the [[Chicago Model Engineers]] running his 1910 style American on the 1/2 mile track. For kicks, Emery would also bring out his Case traction engine, either the full size one, or his incredible model version in 3 inch scale. The only purchased part on it was the pressure gauge. Emery even made and roll formed the rivets so that they and everything else exactly matched every detail of the full size one!

	As an active member of the [[Chicago Model Engineers\|CME]], he always had interesting projects to show. His love and knowledge of steam was displayed in a simple "Aerosol Can Steam Engine" to Boiler nights when his stationary boiler was set up and used at his shop to power other members engines.		As an active member of the [[Chicago Model Engineers\|CME]], he always had interesting projects to show. His love and knowledge of steam was displayed in a simple "Aerosol Can Steam Engine" to Boiler nights when his stationary boiler was set up and used at his shop to power other members engines.

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	His soft spoken voice, vast mechanical knowledge and friendly nature will be missed by his many friends here and abroad.		His soft spoken voice, vast mechanical knowledge and friendly nature will be missed by his many friends here and abroad.

	: Rich Carlstedt		: [http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/carlstedt.htm Rich Carlstedt]
	: [[Chicago Model Engineers]]		: [[Chicago Model Engineers]]

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	On Sunday, December 12, 1999, [[Emery Ohlenkamp]] quietly passed away in Wheaton, Illinois. His 91st birthday was only 3 days earlier. Creator and builder of the [[Ohlenkamp Steam Injector]], Emery set the highest standard for all miniature steam injectors in performance and dependability. A wizard at machining "Em" (as he was affectionately known) could consistently hold "tenths" on the 2 Southbend Lathes while making cones and parts for his precision injectors.		On Sunday, December 12, 1999, [[Emery Ohlenkamp]] quietly passed away in Wheaton, Illinois. His 91st birthday was only 3 days earlier. Creator and builder of the Ohlenkamp Steam Injector, Emery set the highest standard for all miniature steam injectors in performance and dependability. A wizard at machining "Em" (as he was affectionately known) could consistently hold "tenths" on the 2 Southbend Lathes while making cones and parts for his precision injectors.

	Em was very proud of every one he made. Even though production ceased in 1980 so Em could do the other things that were important to him, His Injectors are still a treasure to have on a live steam locomotive. A mark of the man and his capabilities!		Em was very proud of every one he made. Even though production ceased in 1980 so Em could do the other things that were important to him, His Injectors are still a treasure to have on a live steam locomotive. A mark of the man and his capabilities!

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 [[Emery Ohlenkamp|Emery William Ohlenkamp]], 91, of Wheaton and formerly a longtime resident of Chicago, died Sunday, Dec. 12, in Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Born in Beecher, Mr. Ohlenkamp was a retired pattern maker for [http://www.chicagomagnesium.com/ Chicago Magnesium Castings]. Survivors include his wife, Ruby E.; a son, [http://www.hultgrenfh.com/obituary/4042767 Harold]; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fullers Cemetery in West Creek Township, Ind.
 == External Links ==
 * * [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=98486 "Ohlenkamp Injector Drawings", <i>Chaski.org</i>]

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	File:OhlenkampRainhillTSMEAcres1952.jpg\|3.5 inch gauge Rainhill locomotive built by Emery Ohlenkamp (Chicago, USA) at the 6th International meet at TSME Acres - 1952.		File:OhlenkampRainhillTSMEAcres1952.jpg\|3.5 inch gauge Rainhill locomotive built by Emery Ohlenkamp (Chicago, USA) at the 6th International meet at TSME Acres - 1952.
			File:EmeryOhlenkamp CaseTractor.jpg\|Emery Ohlenkamp and his Case Steam Tractor.
			File:EmeryOhlenkamp American.jpg\|Emery Ohlenkamp on his 1.5 inch scale American.
	File:EmeryOhlenkamp American1.jpg\|7.5 gauge 1.5 scale model of the 1897 Baldwin 4-4-0 American class Number 7 locomotive displayed at the Henry Ford museum. Scratch built by Master machinist and pattern maker [[Emery Ohlenkamp]] and completed in 1984. It has a dovetail copper boiler, coal fired, and the tender is brass. All the patterns and casting were produced by Emery along with two injectors he designed cast and machined.		File:EmeryOhlenkamp American1.jpg\|7.5 gauge 1.5 scale model of the 1897 Baldwin 4-4-0 American class Number 7 locomotive displayed at the Henry Ford museum. Scratch built by Master machinist and pattern maker [[Emery Ohlenkamp]] and completed in 1984. It has a dovetail copper boiler, coal fired, and the tender is brass. All the patterns and casting were produced by Emery along with two injectors he designed cast and machined.
	File:EmeryOhlenkamp American2.jpg		File:EmeryOhlenkamp American2.jpg

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	[[Emery Ohlenkamp\|Emery William Ohlenkamp]], 91, of Wheaton and formerly a longtime resident of Chicago, died Sunday, Dec. 12, in Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Born in Beecher, Mr. Ohlenkamp was a retired pattern maker for [http://www.chicagomagnesium.com/ Chicago Magnesium Castings]. Survivors include his wife, Ruby E.; a son, Harold; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fullers Cemetery in West Creek Township, Ind.		[[Emery Ohlenkamp\|Emery William Ohlenkamp]], 91, of Wheaton and formerly a longtime resident of Chicago, died Sunday, Dec. 12, in Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Born in Beecher, Mr. Ohlenkamp was a retired pattern maker for [http://www.chicagomagnesium.com/ Chicago Magnesium Castings]. Survivors include his wife, Ruby E.; a son, [http://www.hultgrenfh.com/obituary/4042767 Harold]; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fullers Cemetery in West Creek Township, Ind.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	* * [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=98486 "Ohlenkamp Injector Drawings", <i>Chaski.org</i>]		* * [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=98486 "Ohlenkamp Injector Drawings", <i>Chaski.org</i>]

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	[[Emery Ohlenkamp\|Emery William Ohlenkamp]], 91, of Wheaton and formerly a longtime resident of Chicago, died Sunday, Dec. 12, in Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Born in Beecher, Mr. Ohlenkamp was a retired pattern maker for Chicago Magnesium Castings. Survivors include his wife, Ruby E.; a son, Harold; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fullers Cemetery in West Creek Township, Ind.		[[Emery Ohlenkamp\|Emery William Ohlenkamp]], 91, of Wheaton and formerly a longtime resident of Chicago, died Sunday, Dec. 12, in Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Born in Beecher, Mr. Ohlenkamp was a retired pattern maker for [http://www.chicagomagnesium.com/ Chicago Magnesium Castings]. Survivors include his wife, Ruby E.; a son, Harold; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fullers Cemetery in West Creek Township, Ind.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

	* * [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=98486 "Ohlenkamp Injector Drawings", <i>Chaski.org</i>]		* * [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=98486 "Ohlenkamp Injector Drawings", <i>Chaski.org</i>]