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Wow, that was some kind of a welcome. Thanks to all for the warm welcome. I appreciate the input, both long and short winded. I appreciate, more than anything, the "facts". I have been on a number of forums in the past (can't seem to lock onto one hobby). It has been my approach/experience...

Milwaukeeish!

I concur. Once I am well along on the engine, I will start a post on that forum. Thanks for all the insight. Greg

Forgot to answer this one. Never have silver soldered, but anticipate the need for MAP gas. Any suggestions for reasonable priced silver solder/flux domestically would also be appreciated.

As WCE mentioned, first model, single acting vertical Wig Wag. Next will most likely be a two cylinder. Also, the addition of a vertical hammer driven by the motor is intriguing. Add on question: When performing a hydrostatic test on the boiler, where might I find a small, manual pump to...

Wow, that is a lot of thought. I am currently working on a WigWag engine. I believe it has a 5/8-inch bore, and a 1-1/4-inch stroke. I will operate it, when done, on compressed air. But, it sure seems that is would look nice operating on steam. How much effort could it be to just build a...

Aint that the truth. I did search, to no avail. But, as stated above, I was looking for the wrong thing. Thanks to all! You guys sure know how to make a guy feel welcome. Once I start down the "boiler" road, I am sure I will have lots of questions. I'll start a new thread in the appropriate...

I am looking for the plans referenced in Post #2 in the following forum entry: https://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/threads/boiler-plans.8005/ Thanks for the help!

I'm looking to download the subject file, but can't seem to find "files' or "downloads"

Hey All, Greetings from Wisconsin. Currently working on a basic Wig Wag engine. Quick question: I am looking for some guidelines and plans for a small model steam boiler for the Wig Wag. Apparently some options have been uploaded to the "files" section. Any chance someone can tell me...