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I'm thinking of getting The Mery casting kit. I have read that they can be run on propane. Could anyone explain how that's done? Thanks in advance for any information you can pass along.Roger

Maury: Any idea when Ministeam will be offering the Baker Monitor for sale? That was going to be my Christmas present to myself. Will they hold to the superb quality standards you are know for? Thanks Roger

Great pictures thanks for posting. Roger

Chuck: Pulled up my chair. Waiting to see the carb completed. Thanks for taking the time to post your build log. Roger

Stan: Nicely done. Followed your build log, as usual learned alot. Thanks for taking the time to post your progress. Roger

Lohring: Where are you located? Roger

Blackdavid: For alot of my metals I use Exact Metals out of CA. Most of the stock is 12 inches long, which is good for model engine work. The shipping prices are great. Got 5 pcs of 2 1/2 dia aluminum 12" long shipped to Fl for $5.25. Hope this helps. Roger

oxotnik: Very nicely done. Another one to add to the to do list. Great pictures thanks for posting. Roger

Stan: Looks good. Pulling up a chair. Thanks for posting your build. Roger

Stan: Impressive as always. Pulling up my chair to follow along. Roger

Kudos to Kiwi2 for a excellent engine. Thanks for posting pictures. Roger

Mike: I cut them off using the lathe and a 1/8 inch air micro grinder with a diamond cut off wheel from Harbor Freight. I spiral wrap masking tape around the tube and chuck it lightly in the lathe. Put the micro grinder in the boring bar holder for my QCTP. Slowly feed the diamond wheel in with...

Chuck: Great idea for a easy fix. Thanks for posting. Roger

Brian: I'm in Naples. If you think your going to be headed in this direction let me know , I'll put on a pot of coffee. Roger

Welcome Brian: From the southwest side of Florida. Roger

Barnacle: Passed the contact info on to Dana in Summerfield. Roger

Welcome from Southwest Florida ( Naples ). Nice looking engine. You said your looking for something a little more challenging for the next build. What do you have in mind? I have a friend in Summerfield who's a hobby machinist and has a collection of beautifully built engines. He always enjoys...

Philipintexas: You're lap should be a softer material than that being lapped, so it can absorb the lapping compound. I'd turn my piston then bore the cylinder undersize as Tin said. Then lap the cylinder to fit. I use wooden dowel rods about four inches longer than the cylinder. Turn it a little...

Gerry: Very nicely done. Thanks for posting the video and your build log. Roger

Chuck: Your engine turned out great. Congratulations. Thanks for posting the video. Roger