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Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« on: May 23, 2019, 04:57:33 pm »
Are there any forum members that would be considering a new riveted boiler? I know a few members have already purchased some and I was considering another run. This time I will be doing some 3" dia as well. I was just trying to get an idea of what I should make.

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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2019, 09:09:36 pm »
Don't know of any boilers needed right now, but I could use a firebox  ;)



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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2019, 12:31:17 am »
That's just a sheet metal fold-up Nick. Try patterning it out of cardstock or thin cardboard and then give it a try.
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2019, 06:26:45 am »
Hi Jed, I’d like to have that original #10 boiler repaired if possible.  Both end caps are bad and the bottom sight glass fitting was stripped.  I fixed that with a stainless Helicoil insert, but replacement would likely be best.  The body, top fittings and the upper sight glass fitting all appear to be okay.

Can you work with that?
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2019, 03:25:27 pm »
I would like to further supe up my SPS Double 5s with one of your riveted riveted boiler.

And I have an Old Jensen 5 that I am restoring now.

Both need standard 6” long x 1.5” diamater Boilers.
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2019, 03:09:04 am »
Charlie, so you would like 2? And Matt, what condition is the boiler.
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2019, 03:11:05 am »
Nick, I have only ever made one firebox and its not too hard, but not simple either.
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2019, 05:50:02 am »
Boiler appears good, just the end caps are bad.
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2019, 05:54:54 am »
Are they rotten or dented?
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2019, 07:21:07 am »
Quote from: Gearhead Jed on May 25, 2019, 03:09:04 am
Charlie, so you would like 2? And Matt, what condition is the boiler.

2 for me. 6” x 2.5”. Not 1.5” diameter. I had a typo in my prior email. Sorry.
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2019, 12:19:54 pm »
Ok, Charlie! I will get on them ASAP!
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2019, 09:03:13 pm »
3" here. Will call.
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2019, 09:31:42 pm »
Rotten.  They have some corrosion showing through and weep a bit under pressure.
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2019, 05:53:52 am »
Quote from: Nick on May 23, 2019, 09:09:36 pm
Don't know of any boilers needed right now, but I could use a firebox  ;)




Nick....I think they call this the "atomic" #5...lol (must be the 1st one)
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Re: Reproduction Jensen Riveted Boilers
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2019, 10:08:58 am »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on May 26, 2019, 05:53:52 am
Nick....I think they call this the "atomic" #5...lol (must be the 1st one)



Haha yes a very close resemblance to that model
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