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    Mystery Engine (castings)

    Hi everyone, The pics are of steam engine castings my friend has. Some of the engine is partially finished, as you can see. There are no casting identification marks that I could see. The bore is 1 1/2", with 2" stroke (approx.). The engine would have a reversing gear that would mount to the...
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    Material Recomendation & Supplier

    Hi all, A friend of mine needs to replace a displacer piston in a Sterling Cycle engine. It is a small engine but will be used to power a heat circulating fan, so durability is a factor. Any recommendations will be appreciated. Also I am looking for a distributor / supplier, that handles 00-90...
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    Something Like Babbitt

    A friend of mine showed me an old model steam engine he had picked up at a junk yard. It was apparently home made. The cylinder, steam chest, cover, and flywheel were cast from a material that was babbitt-like. There was a material like this used for making castings for toys back in the early...
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    Casting Restoration

    Part 1 I have had a few requests to post more pics of my small J&H drillpress. I thought I would post the pics of the restoration process that I went through on this project. Some of this information may be useful if you are going to restore one of the "original" antique engines, or if you are...
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    Some Pics in the Gallery

    I've posted a few pics of my engines in the galley. Take a look if you are so inclined. Rake, My Poppin flame licker (the one JoeJ told you about) pic is there too. Frank
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    HELLO ALL

    I have finally signed up. Hello to Tin, Rake, and all the members. I've been lurking from time to time and have always seen outstanding workmanship from the members here. Maybe I'll learn a few tricks or help someone out. Glad to be here. Frank
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