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Thanks John... Still haven't decided whether to go with the guide rails as shown for the beam support, or do a slipper foot, or maybe a roller guide? Lowest friction, durability and machining steps required are buzzing through my head. I was going for a look that wasn't obviously barstock...

Hi All, Thanks for all your compliments. It's one thing to dazzle friends and relatives... but it is an extra boost to get compliments from those that know what goes into these. :D The "black box" is a Rena 301ES High Pressure Pump (5.0 psi) as sold for aquariums. I got mine off eBay. I...

Hi Mel, Thanks... the Scotty was a great exercise in workholding. I even used my Rotary Table on the bearing/intake manifold and piston rod support, as well as milling the valving flats on the crankshaft. Buying 1/16" "Taper Length" drills made drilling the long gas passage in the frame a...

Hello, New here, but have been with several other Yahoo groups and Forums. Here are my first attempts at model steam engines. Just to be different, I didn't pick an oscillator for my first, so I went with Elmer's "Scotty". Then I made his "Fancy". Paul, Central OR[/img]