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Nick’s Table of Buckmans
« on: February 25, 2021, 11:11:34 pm »
I never really had a “theme” for my table last year, just ran a few engines... I also shared a picture of my Buckman Mfg. collection, and to this day I still have not ran them on steam... I would like to change that this weekend  :) 

Wish me luck! if I get them running, please stop back and watch them  ;)

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Re: Nick’s Table
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2021, 11:19:07 pm »
Nick what a table! If my counting was correct, there's 19 treasures there.

Wow.... what a fab collection you have there of Buckamns!!!

Its gonna' be a great weekend getting spoiled seeing some of these running on live steam.
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2021, 11:28:50 pm »
Haha, I’m not sure how many I have as there are a couple 1/2 and 3/4 engines  :D (aka missing parts)

I went down to the basement this morning to gather up supplies and realized I only had about 6 to 8 ounces of water 😬

Made a trip to the store this afternoon for more and while I was out I stopped at the hardware store to pick up some “safety valves” ranging in price from 10¢ to 33¢ a piece  :D


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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2021, 11:36:40 pm »
Safety plugs look the biz :)

Probably a dumb question, but can you melt snow for distilled water?
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Re: Nick’s Table
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2021, 11:40:30 pm »
Quote from: Jim on February 25, 2021, 11:36:40 pm
Safety plugs look the biz :)

Probably a dumb question, but can you melt snow for distilled water?

Could, but it’s dirty. Had a dehumidifier full of water too, but that’s been moldy inside in the past. We needed groceries anyway  :D
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Re: Nick’s Table
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2021, 11:56:37 pm »
Great display on your table
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2021, 01:12:35 am »
Thank you eifion

I have to say, the little 3-legged Buckman is my favorite. Never seen another engine with such a unique boiler. The large hole is actually threaded and for a fake governor. I have another boiler minus the legs that does not have this hole. The safety cork has been previously replaced by a screw and a piece of lead to hold it down. I will keep it with the engine, but for the run I removed it and used a cork.

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You can see right into this boiler if you need to  :D

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As seen above, there was a homemade gasket made from paper. I wanted to make sure it was steam tight to give it the best chance of running, so made a new gasket. I was excited that it was too large for my hollow punches and I finally got to use my new to me (but well used) Allpax gasket cutter  :D  Center was punched out with a hollow punch.

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That should do nicely  ;)

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Re: Nick’s Table
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2021, 01:17:25 am »
And there she goes!  ;D

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« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2021, 01:26:02 am »
I will leave you this evening with some action shots of the first run in who knows how many years! Morning will come fast, see you guys tomorrow   :)

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Re: Nick’s Table
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2021, 02:35:12 am »
No wonder the rest of us can´t find any Buckmans  :D

What an amazing lineup Nick, and a nicely executed 1st. run of your 3-legged here.

Well done and thanks for sharing!
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Re: Nick’s Table
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2021, 06:33:36 am »
Thanks for showing that one Nick, it’s a beauty.
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Re: Nick’s Table
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2021, 07:13:07 am »
Fantastic collection of Buckmans, there, Nick...!!!

and...

Great to see the little 3 legger running.

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Re: Nick’s Table
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2021, 07:15:03 am »
A very nice display of Buckmans Nick , that 3 legged engine is quite unique.
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« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2021, 08:33:04 am »
Thanks Jan, Walter, Gil and Bruce  :)

Quote from: classixs on February 26, 2021, 02:35:12 am
No wonder the rest of us can´t find any Buckmans  :D

I’ve missed out on plenty more than I’ve won!  :D  Wish I knew where they all went, would love to see more of them...
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« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2021, 09:11:44 am »
Some very nice engines there Nick, thanks for showing them,
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