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I am getting ready to make the piston for my Elmer's #29. The cylinder is made of brass. Which would be better Aluminum or Brass for the piston? http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f31/first-engine-elmers-29-a-16286/ Ed

In the plans for Elmers #29 there are 2 packnuts 1 for the cylinder and 1 for the steam chest. The nuts are to be threaded with 3/16-40. In searching for a supplier I found 3/16-40 is also used for pipe thread. I would think the plan is calling for a regular straight thread for the packing nut...

I have used a small lathe for the last 2 years and have just purchased a milling machine (Micro-Lux R8). If all goes well with this engine I hope to build a Twin Cylinder Marine Engine for an RC Boat. I plan on building the Mine Engine according to the plans, however I did make the base plate a...

I have recently joined the HMEM forum and have been reading the steam engine builds with great interest. My work background has been with electronics and business computers. My hobby’s have been restoring classic cars, woodworking, fishing, and for the last several years building RC boats, which...