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Pat'd 1871 Frisbie's Beam Engine
« on: November 01, 2019, 11:50:02 pm »
Not the best original paint and the green/red is repainted (likely in the 1970's), but it was in decent shape and more importantly, affordable  :D



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Re: Pat'd 1871 Frisbie's Beam Engine
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2019, 12:56:23 am »
Nick, where DO you find all of these little gems?
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Re: Pat'd 1871 Frisbie's Beam Engine
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2019, 02:35:26 am »
Nick:

Could you post a picture of the burner with dimensions?

I need to make a burner for mine.

Another great addition to your collection!

Here is a picture of mine.

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« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2019, 08:07:27 am »
Nick, where DO you find all of these little gems?

No secrets, just the auction sites we all use  ;)
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« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2019, 08:08:52 am »
Nick:

Could you post a picture of the burner with dimensions?

I need to make a burner for mine.

Another great addition to your collection!

Thanks Charlie, yes I will get some pictures and dimensions, but I cannot guarantee that it is original... I am sure the fill plug is not original (would have likely just been a small hole) and also not sure about the handle...

Have you run yours on air or steam?
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« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2019, 05:52:20 pm »
A couple different angles...





and some of the original paint-work

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Re: Pat'd 1871 Frisbie's Beam Engine
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2019, 11:27:16 pm »
Short teaser, longer video after editing...

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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2019, 03:56:09 pm »
Very nice Nick.
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Re: Pat'd 1871 Frisbie's Beam Engine
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2019, 04:10:23 pm »
Nick:

Could you post a picture of the burner with dimensions?

I need to make a burner for mine.

Another great addition to your collection!

Thanks Nick.

I tried mine unsuccessfully. You have motivated me to try again. 🤠

Thanks Charlie, yes I will get some pictures and dimensions, but I cannot guarantee that it is original... I am sure the fill plug is not original (would have likely just been a small hole) and also not sure about the handle...

Have you run yours on air or steam?

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Re: Pat'd 1871 Frisbie's Beam Engine
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2020, 04:22:33 pm »
Cute engine

The nozzle is perplexing...
How does the safety valve work?

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Re: Pat'd 1871 Frisbie's Beam Engine
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2020, 09:14:43 am »
Cute engine

The nozzle is perplexing...
How does the safety valve work?

The "nozzle" is just an air line fitting from the previous owner.

The safety valve simply pops up, but with the spring on the outside of the boiler. I'll take a close up picture for you...
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Re: Pat'd 1871 Frisbie's Beam Engine
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2020, 10:42:25 pm »
How does the safety valve work?

Here ya go

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Re: Pat'd 1871 Frisbie's Beam Engine
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2021, 09:56:46 am »
Very nice Nick.

@Jim as I said on youtube... Jenny will be taking you to “the home” this afternoon  ;)  :D
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2021, 03:57:32 pm »
Very nice Nick.

@Jim as I said on youtube... Jenny will be taking you to “the home” this afternoon  ;)  :D

LOL hahaha well I suppose 2019 is a while back  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
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