Recent content by RonP

Hello Ralph, I see this post of yours goes back a few years but wonder if you have made progress and have the mobile running?? I have just completed building it and have the same problem! Mine doesn't run either, so wonder if you can advise. I note you have a brass piston as I also do, because I...

Hi Laveolus, thank you for your interesting resume of your build of Brian's beam engine. I couldn't find your photo and would appreciate a copy if you may. I am working on other projects bur I do plan to build this one - it looks just fine. Thank you, Ron

Hi Dave, I am well on the way with Jerome's delightful Stirling 60 and need some advice on where to source the test tube. Was it Ebay UK or Australia you sourced? There are so many tubes on these sites so would you advise the supplier and TT size please. I appreciate your helpful construction...

Hello, yes I would appreciate a copy of your updated plans. Cheers Ron

Thank you for your comments. I don't know where to find your updated plans for the connecting rod, so would you advise me where to look please. Thanks Ron

Hi Guys, yes working on machinery can be fraught with injury situations. One idea I learnt from a friend is to make a foot operated switch that controls the lathe. I have found this to be very convenient and in no way inhibits what I am doing on the lathe. I mounted a micro switch on a wooden...

Good morning to the Emgineer, I have just joined the group and also live in Christchurch! It would be great to catch up with you. My phone is 3385 -021. So give me a call when you have a mo' Cheers Ron

Hi Steve, thanks for alerting me to this product - sounds ideal - so do let me know your comments after your trial. Cheers, RonP

Greetings, the photos are great of your delightful model. I would love to build the Stirling but need to know where to source the test tube and if you made any changes to the plans etc Thank you Ron

Hi Dave, I have enjoyed the pics of your model, it is a beaut model. I am part way thro building my model but having difficulty to find a source for the test tube; might you be able to advise your supplier, address and the sizing if it is different to the original plan? Also, you mentioned...

Hi again,, I have been searching for metric plans for Brian Lucknow's beam engine but having no luck. It seems that those of us 'down under' may not get involved. I though on the off chance you may know? 'tis not easy eh? Any thoughts? Thanks for your help Ron

Hi Brian, I am getting back to modelling again after our earthquakes and would love to build your Bem engine. Can you advise where I can source metric plans for it please. I have tried other sources but no luck as yet. Thanks Brian. Cheers Ron

Hello Bill, I am considering building Brian's Beaut Beam engine but need metric plans - I live in New Zealand. I see you have a reference for them but am not sure where this info is!! Might you steer me in the right direction please? No doubt by now you would have finished yours! I would...

Hello again Dave, I was looking around and found this little beauty of yours and it appeals to me! Perhaps you could advise if you had any issues and did you change anything like you did on the Thermo Pulse? Is the Test tube similar in specs to the Thermo Pulse. Your comments are appreciated...

Hello Dave, What a delightful Thermo Pulse, it looks beaut and runs well; no doubt you have fixed the join in the drive rubber by now!! I am just finishing my attempt at this model and would appreciate your help. I note you changed the restrictor, I would appreciate to know what you did there...