Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines

First, he said he may have a couple blanks and I hope he does.

A couple years ago he bought Dave Robie's entire workshop which had lots of Empire and Weeden parts. For a long time Dave was making to order Empire heating elements although he got harder to do business with as he aged. He never kept anyone's money for a part not delivered but he would have long conversations with you over a period of months and if he couldn't convince himself that he liked you he would send back your uncashed check. A large part of liking you depended on him liking your political views. 

I will let you know if any tags come through.