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I'm glad you're revisiting this engine, Brian. I followed the original build and I really liked the whole concept. I'll be looking...

I use a coarse-bristle brush to pull the chips out of the rubber soles of my shoes. The ritual is: sweep floor, brush off shoes over...

To add to what Steamchick said above, I don't do TIG, although I wish I did sometimes. I tried Alumiweld several years ago during my...

Brian, I gotta like this one. It runs nicely and I'm sure it will sound better when the gear covers are back. Congratulations on...

Brian, I think it looks "right" with two flywheels. You've got the artistic eye design skills as well as the engineering skills. I...

abuttriss, Here's a link to the starret catalog: https://www.starrett.com/metrology/product-detail/S565WBS#Specifications Or, at...

That turned out well. I like the colors, and the polished bits as well. It runs and sounds great. Wonderful hit and miss action. Thank...

mp409mm, Just to make things clear: When I talked about the "size" above I was referring to the size of the toolpost, not the size of...

That runs very well on steam. I even think I like it better running on steam. You have done a good job with restoring this engine. I...

In the years I have been reading these forums, I have seen many approaches: As, Green Twin says above, aluminum does not have enough...

These are all the same type holder, but in different sizes. 0XA is the smallest, CXA is the largest in the group. There are other sizes...

More than you probably wanted to know: https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products.html Realistically, the industrial suppliers...

That is unique and I like it a lot. It sounds good running too. Thank You for sharing your work. --ShopShoe

That's very nice. I don't think it's too slow. It's hitting and missing very well. Thank You for posting. --ShopShoe

Congratulations Brian. I am doing a mental happy dance for you this morning. I follow all your adventures and I have to say again that...