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Belugawhaleman · « **on:** January 03, 2020, 05:32:38 pm »

Mounted my new engine on a small chopping block sourced from Amazon. Here's a photo

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IndianaRog · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2020, 08:10:52 pm »

Paul, the cutting block base fits perfectly relative to the size of the H&M engine...I like it!

Also admired your pen holder in the background...have one exactly like it and a few more by the same builder. It seems he is now longer making cannon/mortar models...shame as he was very meticulous.

Rog

Belugawhaleman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2020, 10:29:06 pm »

Thanks.
I remember the cannon came from "cannon mania". It was a cool website. The chopping block has been great.
I screwed down the lid to the block with about 11 screws.. I've been running the engine all night and no problems.
I will eventually add a " mushroom bumper" from McMaster-Carr to prevent the base from sliding off one end.

Thanks

Paul v.

St Paul Steam · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2020, 12:47:22 pm »

A handsome improvement Paul, well done.

RedRyder · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2020, 12:57:13 pm »

Looks great, Paul...!

Belugawhaleman · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2020, 08:29:35 pm »

Thanks .
I've treated the base with Danish oil now. I had to reinforce the top of the box with slow cure CA glue as it was
a kind of rattle fit to begin with and seems more secure.

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