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Hi all, Thought I'd share some pics of my current project. A 1:1 scale steam engine capable of pushing a 22-30 foot launch (boat). It's a York 3x5.25x3.75 compound from castings by the Elliot Bay Steam Launch Co. I've had the set for awhile but have just started the build in earnest. Studs &...

Hi all, I have generally used brazed carbide toolbits or insert tooling in my lathe with good results. I am doing a lot of turning for my steam engine project with 1018 CRS and getting a fairly lousy finish. A machinist friend sharpened & honed a carbide bit to a razor edge with a tiny nose...

After seeing the "How to start a project" thread degrade I'm almost afraid to ask this question.... On my small machining tasks and on my first project I have not done any layout. I just rough cut the stock and start cutting using the DRO and all has turned out well. How many of you do layout...

Hello all, Thought I'd show off my first engine. As many of you may already recognize, it's a Jerry Howell design "Miser" low temperature differential stirling. After a bit of minor tuning it runs pretty well. Not quite on the heat from my hand but close, It ran for 45 minutes on a bowl of...