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Before and after steam engine bases
« on: September 01, 2025, 02:18:48 pm »
I thought some of my engines would benefit from having a wood display base so I picked out ten and measured them up. The construction went well using walnut except for a slight senior moment with the PM engine base.....I finished the wrong side. All in all I think they turned out well and present themselves better now. I'll probably make a few more along with a new replacement one for the one I screwed up.

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Re: Before and after steam engine bases
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2025, 02:25:28 pm »
Magnificent Upgrades!!!

However, I do really like the steam engine "base" that is depicted in the plans shown as the backdrop, as a boat really does make a very special base for a steam engine!
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Re: Before and after steam engine bases
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2025, 03:07:54 pm »
"as a boat really does make a very special base for a steam engine!"

That's in the works!
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Re: Before and after steam engine bases
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2025, 08:50:39 pm »
As a plinth lover.....well done!
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Re: Before and after steam engine bases
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2025, 10:06:57 pm »
I mean… if you want to make a few more bases… 😂
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Re: Before and after steam engine bases
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2025, 12:23:34 pm »
Those are real beauties . I always make bases for my orphan engines , but I use ordinary 3/4 plywood with a more utilitarian look . I like bases on my engines so they will be ready for use at any time I choose .
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Re: Before and after steam engine bases
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2025, 01:17:15 pm »
Nice. I like wood display bases.
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