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    1840 Steam Engine by Murdock Aitken & Co Glasgow

    Would like to purchase a set of drawings for subject engine. I have a set of casting but missing most all of the drawings. I believe H Clarkson & Son 53/57 Layerthorpe York England hold the copyright. Any help would be appreciated. The engine scale is 1” = 1’
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    Mery explosion engine

    a set of casting are available but no drawings for the Mery explosion engine. Cant pull the trigger with out knowing if drawings are available. Hopefully some one may have an answer for me. I hope so..
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    Fine finishing plate stock

    Q Has anyone tried to use a flapper disk abrasive pad on their vertical mill? The base of the engine I’m building was originally Blanchard ground which looked ok. After months of building on top I’ve managed to upset it’s original surface finish. My engine build is about finished and I need to...
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    To refurbish or leave it in its antique state?

    Bought an old antique popcorn engine the other day. The engine is missing the govener, piston and some fasteners. This engine still has the original Crome finish, loose red paint on the flywheel, years of dirt and grime. I plan on making all missing parts to the original design and have this...
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    Turning o ring to fit bore

    With out going through a lengthy discussion as to why I have this question here is my question For model steam engine piston ring my best plan is to turn down a standard 2” OD ring to a size of 1.946” dia. Has anyone done this before? Should I freeze the o ring first on a mandrel. Turn with a...
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