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Where may I obtain graphite to make a piston???

I have a friend that ask if I would sell my Webster if not, what it would cost to make one. I had not given it any thought to selling one prior to him asking, and I don't ever remember seeing one for sale. Has anyone sold one? Or seen one priced.

Having completed my Webster I was curious if anyone was running theirs on gasoline. I am currently using Coleman lantern fuel with a few drops of Marvel Mystery Oil. If so did the timing change on gas? I use gas in my Ford engines with no problem but they use cast iron rings as opposed to the...

finally got the engines finished up and running. The Ford 1 aka "kitchen sink" and the Ford 2, altho not a Ford engine but a Leon Ridenour engine as seen at the end of his build dvd.

I have my Webster completed other than the carb. I have a Traxx Pro 15 for it and was hoping someone that uses this one could give me some of the finer points on setting it up and the adjustments.I did a search but there is so much spread over many threads thought I might consolidate the...

moved to engine question

This engine I finished a few months ago I see there is much more interest in it now. I have been talking with Leon on the Ford #2 for a while and have most of the engine finished.That build is about 3/4 finished. I can post some of the photos I have taken if interested. This is the first video I...

Finished this up the other day. Over the past months I have been making a number of engines with different valves. Sliding. piston and this rotary. I got carried away with the base on this one so now I think I will do all this way. It will run on about 2 pounds of air. Next step is to build a...

I have a collet set I got in a trading deal but do not really use it. Its an ER with a #2 taper. I tracked to to CDCO they sell it for $49+shipping. Its like new no damage I would like $25+shipping. I think I can get it in an priority envelop $5.75 NEW PRICE

How do you load videos on this site. I have tried ever thing I know which ain't much apparently :wall:

After 6-8 months of piddling around with my Webster build I am almost ready to fire it up. I am unsure of what fuel is best, I have read Coleman fuel w/o a shot of oil, gasoline, lighter fluid. What is everybody running theirs on is the big question. :wall:

I am in the process of building a #33 and have a question on the steam chest valves and plate. Has anyone that made one used gaskets between the valve and valve plate or for that matter between the cover plate also. I have lapped them as smooth as I can but still wonder if gaskets would help. If...

I am wanting to paint some engines I made but am having a difficult time getting the paint to stick on aluminum. I clean it with acetone first to degrease then spray a coat of paint, but it will chip off after drying. I have tried both oil and water base paints but I am starting to wonder if a...

I am building a webster engine and have been for a couple of years on and off and have heard about a electronic ign for them. can any point me in the direction so I can look this up.? I am also looking for a couple on minature street lamps that will run on low voltage for my double cylinder...

I remember that someone was working on a set of plans for a pump jack, are they available? Found them:)

I need some information on making a flywheel with curved spokes, I have the information on laying out a flywheel with straight ones. Is there any information on layout with a DRO for a curved spoke???.

I know they both look the same but is there difference enought to get one over the other. I know the wheels will have to be changed out. But other than that. is one better than the other.

My son brought me two pieces of 2 5/8 X 44 inch pieces of round stock. I will never use all of them in my life time so if someone is traveling through central Arizona they can have one or part of one they are most welcome. They weigh around 80 pounds. In a former life they were axles for the...

Been working on the Webster for the past month or so and had a light bulb moment when it came to making the tank. Using the basic instruction sheet with the engine for the tank using one inch brass tubing turned the end capsfor the tank and needing to solder on an outlet, filler cap and base...

my Granddaughter came to me last week to help with a project for her science fair. She decided on wanting to take one the engines I had made as she is interested in mechanical things. She decided on the double cylinder running a generator. I made up a 20 gal air tank to store under the table...