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I just got my new steamer. I can’t believe all the parts fit into such a small box. There is no way I’ll ever ge term stffed back inn. I have to paint the frames. It’s actually two engines coupled together. Very interesting. The mount screws are tiny. I thought a 2-56 was smal. That’s about what this engine takes but metric. So I’m going to have to get metric I guess.  . My boiler build is progressing. I already added an nichrome to the length. I’m making the insulation wrap now. It’s alsa wood formed around the cylinder. I also now have two 1100 watt heaters.  M told it’s not enough. I have room for more. I just canal oope flame in my home. Yes I have gas heat and hot water but they are self contained, out of sight, out of min for now. No I’m not going to tap into enthroned.LOL just masking off surfaces that must not be painted is a ig undertaking as they are very small. . I’ll potmoras thins progress.