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    cutting a longer taper

    Many thanks for the update,
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    cutting a longer taper

    Thank you Jenny, it makes my life so much easier, Gerard
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    who bought a steam engine from a seller in Poland

    I would love to get in cantact with somebody who did and exchange experience . Thank you for reading and time, Gerard
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    Wanted : Wheel valve stuart 504 boiler

    Hi Gents, I am looking for a a 90 degree wheel valve for a Stuart 504 boiler . Tread size : 5/16 x 26 . Stuart themselve is out of stock. Thank you for your time. Regards from a snowy Canada, Gerard
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    No skills Charlotte, NC, USA

    Thanks gentleman for the advice . several books are on order. Gerard
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    No skills Charlotte, NC, USA

    Did you mean : Keith Appleton " the steam encyclopedia on youtube ? Me a newby apprentice machinist 73 years old find him very instructional .
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    Brazed Carbide Tool Bits Offered for Cost of Shipping

    Thanks for the info Chuck, I went to fleebay and found them, Gerard
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    Brazed Carbide Tool Bits Offered for Cost of Shipping

    Just to late to read this message . I could have used them to, Gerard
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    here are a few of my ( maybe ) stupid questions

    I duly took notice many thanks for the info most helpful, Gerard
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    here are a few of my ( maybe ) stupid questions

    Dear John, I owe you extensive salutes for the lessons ( I learned ) and the time you took to write this . You did a amazing job on your boiler. Much appreciated here in the neck of the woods. Sincerely yours, Gerard Hengeveld
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    any of you guy's bought a steam engine from Poland ?

    Would love to hear your experience . Good / Bad / so so ? Thank you for your time Gerard
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    here are a few of my ( maybe ) stupid questions

    Thanks for the quick reply Thomas and advice . For the record : I am not a newbie in regards to silver soldering but my experience in this matter is soldering nuts and bolts only. I have a nice workshop , clean as a whistle and work clean also. The parts to be soldered are very clean and even...
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    here are a few of my ( maybe ) stupid questions

    I am trying to silver solder a few boiler fittings. and things are not going to my liking. Before I continue I would like to get some advise. I heat the whole up with 3 burners ( acetylene / oxy ) and propane to a temperature I think is right . Two small bushings went wel but he third not...
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    Hello from Belfair, WA.

    Thanks for the reply Jim, Have to assume we are in the same boat and convicted to buy in the UK. Have a nice day, Gerard
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