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Thanks All It looks like the screws were machined from 3/16 (.1875) hex stock. The same as an H.E. Boucher engine I am also working on. Looks lie the die approach is the best choice.

I have obtained a Stuart Triple Expansion engine by an unknown builder. The problem I am having is locating replacement hardware The engine was built with 4-36 hex head machine screws. Does anyone know of a source for these. Thanks Bill

Are the castings still available?

Thanks all. I tried a 3x48. The thread was good but it had too large a diameter. I'll try the 3/32 Whit.

I recently acquired a Stuart BB apparently assembled by the first owner. The hardware is not standard Stuart. It is in between 8BA (bottom) and 7BA (top). The diameter of the stud is 0.084" and has approximately 48 threads per inch. Does anyone have an idea what this thread might be?

Hi Tony, A sketch for a ceramic burner would be very helpul. I've had trouble sourcing the ceramic. The only material I could find was an Alumina tile with holes that jewelers use for welding. This is Don Ciucci"s boat; he uses a blowtorch. It's powered by a Stuart D10; very impressive...

Thanks akitene. I checked the plans for Edgar T Westbury's M-10 boiler and it appears to have a fully enclosed flue/chimney.

I acquired this scotch boiler and am planning to use it to power a Stuart Sirius. It is 9" long and 5" in diameter. I contacted someone who had a simular boiler in a model I saw on a steam forum; he believed it was purchased from Coles' Power Products. I managed to locate a number of their...

Tin Falcon, Ken I Thanks for the feedback Bil

Hello, As a beginning live steamer, I've been looking for metal sources. Online suppliers are great, but the shipping is almost as much as the stock. Does anyone know of a scrap/cut off/shorts supplier in the Boston, MA area? There don't appear to be many suppliers located in the Northeast...