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Hi everyone & happy New Year, Been a while since I posted anything. I’m not very good at posting as I don’t think my skills at machining are sufficiently adequate. I do regularly read posts though. I do feel some guilt at having gained SO much knowledge & advice from all of you all while...

Hi everyone, I'm currently building a Bolton No 7 horizontal steam engine. The plan calls for graphite yarn packing but I'd like to replace that with a Viton- O-Ring which, according to several posts, is quite satisfactory for a steam engine. So, my questions are: 1. I'm presuming I require a...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ5ZZ3AEdkA After 14 months of building it is going beautifully. The build was definitely at my limit of capability, being self taught and only starting ME 4 years ago. I now have the confidence to try something more complicated. It is running at about 600RPM...

G'Day gentlemen. I have completed (Brian Rupnows design) Beam engine and a Webster IC Engine. Being a relative newbee, both have been a challenge, but have throughly enjoyed the challenge and learning curve. The learning curve has been, in no small part, due to all of you. Your tips and tricks...

My 3rd post and 2nd completed engine which actually runs!!! Not for too long though. Admittedly almost every part was made twice but then, I'm still learning and had lots of fun making it. I am so relieved it actually runs. Being a newbie, this has done heaps for my confidence in this hobby...

My first post - a very big thank you to everyone on this forum. I have spent many many hours learning from you all. And a big thank you too for the EZ engine plans. I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and now have the confidence to try something more challenging. This forum teaches me...