Post by: Steamburns on October 02, 2024, 10:30:33 am
a showman's caravan that I built to be pulled by my showman's Markie
https://youtu.be/nqsL4-b5IPc
and lastly, the most popular thing at my steam shows, made it over 6 yrs ago & its been a "must bring" steam workshop to the steam shows
https://youtu.be/1zdj2-v2uxk
Bruce,
I never saw this steam workshop you made, until now. ABSOLUTELY brilliant work!!!!! Do you have more videos of it?
Post by: Jim on July 01, 2024, 05:39:21 pm
Post by: txlabman on July 01, 2024, 08:50:39 am
Well done mate.
A nice design; well executed.
Charlie
Post by: Stoker on July 01, 2024, 07:38:31 am
That looks as though it will do the job just mighty fine!!!
Funny how something can sit in the 'to do' list for years.
Yes Sir ....... I have whole bunches of those!
Hey Jim, did you notice, you've gone onto all fours on us here!!!
Post by: Jim on July 01, 2024, 12:44:18 am
That looks as though it will do the job just mighty fine!!!
Funny how something can sit in the 'to do' list for years.
Post by: Stoker on June 30, 2024, 09:38:35 pm
Post by: Jim on June 30, 2024, 09:09:14 pm
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Post by: Jim on June 30, 2024, 06:02:24 pm
Post by: txlabman on June 30, 2024, 05:34:46 pm
I like both of those accessories Charlie, and it is also good seeing Teddy supervising the operations!
Thanks Daniel.
Both kits are really well made and I believe under $20 each.
The Stuart Score engine worked out really well and easily runs both accessories.
I really should run it on steam.
Post by: Stoker on June 30, 2024, 05:23:42 pm
Post by: txlabman on June 30, 2024, 02:44:47 pm
https://youtu.be/fxSL3xh4cnA?si=YP1OZzlApyoUknH5 (https://youtu.be/fxSL3xh4cnA?si=YP1OZzlApyoUknH5)
Post by: Stoker on June 30, 2024, 12:55:38 pm
The one is actually more of a bending "machine" that is both a fixture and a jig, thus was a far more significant project than the switch stand itself.
Exploded, sub-assembly view:
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The whole shebang; bending machine (fixture & jig), soldering fixture as well as a bunch of pre-machined parts ready for assembly:
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Post by: Jim on June 29, 2024, 06:51:56 pm
Post by: Stoker on June 29, 2024, 06:37:35 pm
In any case .... here goes.
I have fabricated a sort of not really prototypical nor scale model of a Harp Switch Stand as the throw machine for the switches on my eventual Fn3 scale outdoor railroad. That these are not quite directly "steam" accessories, I am well aware, but I do have several live steam locomotives that will run on this railroad, so in that capacity, these switch stands are .... sort of .... steam accessories.
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Not really all that much in and of itself, but the process by which it was made, and all the fixtures and jigs that I had to build in order to make it, all add up to making this very special to me!
Perhaps I should add that this has equipped me to where I can now build any number of these, and in fact have produced the parts needed to build at least a dozen, which should do me for "Phase 1" of my railroad construction plans.
Post by: 1stimestm on June 29, 2024, 04:59:08 pm
Those are Beautiful accessories. Best that I’ve seen!
Post by: Jim on June 28, 2024, 07:07:03 pm
I'll share a couple of the accessories that I have done.
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This is a one off steam hammer that I made for fellow steam enthousiast.
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Accesories for my Bohm engine
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These really were just beautiful accessories that you made.
Post by: St Paul Steam on December 20, 2021, 09:09:51 pm
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This is a one off steam hammer that I made for fellow steam enthousiast.
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Accesories for my Bohm engine
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Post by: Jim on May 12, 2021, 06:29:15 pm
Post by: txlabman on May 12, 2021, 02:03:49 pm
https://youtu.be/FD60LnlQAEU
Post by: St Paul Steam on May 05, 2021, 10:09:24 pm
Post by: Jim on May 05, 2021, 09:11:36 pm
Post by: SolingerStahl on May 05, 2021, 08:41:51 pm
Agreed , I would like to see more of what's lurking around in the background 😉Nothing spectacular, only a small workshop accessory...
I saw the original and thought it would be nice to have one of those...
Very nice!
The time when I took the pics of the wooden circular saw there was a PRODEX Drill Press and a PERICAUD Band Saw in the background...
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Post by: St Paul Steam on May 05, 2021, 08:14:49 pm
Agreed , I would like to see more of what's lurking around in the background 😉Nothing spectacular, only a small workshop accessory...
I saw the original and thought it would be nice to have one of those...
Very nice!
Post by: Jim on May 05, 2021, 06:41:20 pm
Nothing spectacular, only a small workshop accessory...
I saw the original and thought it would be nice to have one of those...
Very nice!
Post by: Quickj on May 05, 2021, 04:48:58 pm
Jim in Minnesota
Post by: Dampfopa on May 05, 2021, 12:27:06 pm
Amazing number of burners you have built there. Look great and document your great craftsmanship.
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Post by: Jim on March 31, 2021, 06:50:20 pm
https://youtu.be/oGwcEYLCFpU
Post by: Jim on March 31, 2021, 06:49:48 pm
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Post by: Jim on March 31, 2021, 06:49:23 pm
https://youtu.be/dAtLPlYfpyA
Post by: Jim on April 12, 2019, 06:37:04 pm
those are some really nice items there Jim.
Thanks Bruce. I keep going back and looking at the transmission that you made. Such awesome quality and great looks and functional, they are marketable.
Post by: St Paul Steam on April 12, 2019, 06:33:48 pm
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Post by: Jim on April 11, 2019, 07:11:23 pm
Neat water towers and a lot of nice engines on the shelfs.
Cheers Carl.
Post by: Mi Steam on April 04, 2019, 12:38:06 am
Post by: Jim on April 03, 2019, 08:26:29 pm
Beautiful work on that Wilesco genny Jim and I love those water towers (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji7.png)Thanks Nick :)
Post by: Nick on April 03, 2019, 08:21:46 pm
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Post by: jkbixby on April 03, 2019, 07:35:21 pm
Post by: Jim on April 03, 2019, 07:25:57 pm
Jim, what is that gorgeous wood you use for plinths I love the color and grain.Hi Rog, its called Merbau some call it Pacific Teak its a tropical mangrove tree. Its resistant to weather and termites and is used pretty intensively for flooring and pergolas etc in Oz.
Rog
I like it because it stays straight and doesn't cup or warp and takes a varnish or oil finish very nicely.
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Post by: txlabman on April 03, 2019, 10:36:06 am
None of these were built by me, but this is a cool video of some one of a kind builds:
https://youtu.be/cfecagCF8Aw
Post by: txlabman on April 03, 2019, 10:31:44 am
Dougs Slinkey-tester was the one single inspiration-source behind my slinkey-accessorie.
I asked Doug for permition to persuit my own Version; which resulted in my slinkey-accessorie. It was my mastermind mechanical inclined friend Ioan who planned and built it.
https://youtu.be/WdUhH3Pjd-o
This is a wonderful build Ola. Congratulations!
Post by: Hero on April 02, 2019, 10:17:01 am
Unfortunately, the environment Nazis still won't allow it at the local boat pond.
Post by: Stoker on March 30, 2019, 08:59:18 pm
Nice clean build there Jim!
Post by: Jim on March 30, 2019, 06:39:24 pm
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Post by: Jim on March 30, 2019, 06:32:20 pm
I'm really getting behind here, taking too long drooling over these great homebuilt accessories - such great work from Bruce and Ola and Carl and Jan and Jim........I'm really impressed!Larry your woodworking skills impress the socks off me.
Post by: Jim on March 30, 2019, 06:31:34 pm
Post by: jkbixby on March 30, 2019, 09:52:47 am
Post by: jkbixby on March 30, 2019, 09:49:43 am
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 30, 2019, 06:38:06 am
Don´t know if this belongs here, as it really doesn´t count as an accessory i have "built, but more as a simple restoration and conversion into one.your compressor certainly does belong here, it is superb, the job you did restoring it was outstanding, I remember the first time i saw it i went on the hunt to find a resto project for myself....none came up & I guess it got away from me....now I want one again...lol
None the less, here goes nothing...
My K.J. Miller compressor accessory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vai44JhY1qI
Post by: classixs on March 30, 2019, 03:33:35 am
None the less, here goes nothing...
My K.J. Miller compressor accessory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vai44JhY1qI
Post by: classixs on March 30, 2019, 03:26:22 am
...and lastly, the most popular thing at my steam shows, made it over 6 yrs ago & its been a "must bring" steam workshop to the steam shows
That machine shop of yours, has been a firm favourite here, ever since the good old "Wilesco D22 Days" (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji7.png)
Have said it before, and will say it again...
Fabtastic job you did creating that Bruce, very well done !
Post by: Jim on March 30, 2019, 02:42:14 am
Post by: Mi Steam on March 30, 2019, 01:44:32 am
the main shaft so that I could put a pulley on it.
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Post by: Mi Steam on March 30, 2019, 01:29:53 am
a showman's caravan that I built to be pulled by my showman's Markie
and lastly, the most popular thing at my steam shows, made it over 6 yrs ago & its been a "must bring" steam workshop to the steam shows
Bruce I just watched the caravan video and what detail inside was excellent.
The Jensen workshop was great and I would like to see in person to see all
the detail you have put into it.
Post by: Jim on March 29, 2019, 09:05:09 pm
Post by: RedRyder on March 29, 2019, 08:24:26 pm
This is a friction brake that I came up with. Turning the knob left or right increases or decreases the friction on the shaft, very simple and its very effective to put a load on an engine and of course fun to use :)
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Hi Jim, Your accessories are beautifully crafted and off the charts stout! You will never wear them out!
Gil
Post by: RedRyder on March 29, 2019, 08:19:37 pm
Dougs Slinkey-tester was the one single inspiration-source behind my slinkey-accessorie.
I asked Doug for permition to persuit my own Version; which resulted in my slinkey-accessorie. It was my mastermind mechanical inclined friend Ioan who planned and built it.
https://youtu.be/WdUhH3Pjd-o
Amazing, Ola. This one never ceases to grab my attention!
Gil
Post by: RedRyder on March 29, 2019, 08:16:37 pm
and lastly, the most popular thing at my steam shows, made it over 6 yrs ago & its been a "must bring" steam workshop to the steam shows
https://youtu.be/1zdj2-v2uxk
Bruce, I am sure glad you posted this here. I had not recalled seeing a video of it before. Awesome work shop!
Gil
Post by: Jim on March 29, 2019, 07:58:53 pm
a couple of Jensen transmissionsWOW Bruce, I haven't seen these ever before.....they are works of art....absolutely beautiful.
https://youtu.be/ad0AvOXn7hs
https://youtu.be/T4xSm_a2ucQ
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 29, 2019, 07:47:17 pm
https://youtu.be/ad0AvOXn7hs
https://youtu.be/T4xSm_a2ucQ
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 29, 2019, 07:39:01 pm
A steam "hammer" that I made some years ago -I remember that one Jim, very nice & your stuff is so heavy duty...it'll be around 100 yrs from now.
https://youtu.be/Gcf8E4fKpuA
Post by: Jim on March 29, 2019, 06:32:02 pm
Post by: Stoker on March 29, 2019, 06:12:38 pm
Dougs Slinkey-tester was the one single inspiration-source behind my slinkey-accessorie.
I asked Doug for permition to persuit my own Version; which resulted in my slinkey-accessorie. It was my mastermind mechanical inclined friend Ioan who planned and built it.
https://youtu.be/WdUhH3Pjd-o
An absolute work of ART you have there Ola!!!
Post by: Jim on March 29, 2019, 05:44:03 pm
https://youtu.be/Gcf8E4fKpuA
Post by: jkbixby on March 29, 2019, 01:50:30 pm
Post by: RON on March 29, 2019, 11:02:16 am
Post by: Mi Steam on March 14, 2019, 01:19:26 am
this is a water tower I made years ago that now resides with a friend of mine Howard S.
Bruce like the Jensen water tower.
Post by: Mi Steam on March 14, 2019, 01:13:32 am
I partially built this one :D
I like your man on a bike and it has give me an idea for a different accessory.
Post by: Mi Steam on March 14, 2019, 01:07:53 am
This is a friction brake that I came up with. Turning the knob left or right increases or decreases the friction on the shaft, very simple and its very effective to put a load on an engine and of course fun to use :)
Jim that is a different drive shaft from others that are but I like the idea.
Post by: Nick on March 13, 2019, 09:31:59 pm
https://youtu.be/1zdj2-v2uxk
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 13, 2019, 09:24:01 pm
Post by: Jim on March 13, 2019, 09:05:45 pm
thanks Jim, I sold it in a moment of weakness & have regretted it ever since, I cant find the time to duplicate it.There would be some hours in that build for sure Bruce. Love the pencil sharpener and always liked the van.
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 13, 2019, 08:58:48 pm
That water tower is something else Bruce (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji173.png)thanks Jim, I sold it in a moment of weakness & have regretted it ever since, I cant find the time to duplicate it.
Post by: Jim on March 13, 2019, 08:55:56 pm
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 13, 2019, 08:53:35 pm
https://youtu.be/nqsL4-b5IPc
and lastly, the most popular thing at my steam shows, made it over 6 yrs ago & its been a "must bring" steam workshop to the steam shows
https://youtu.be/1zdj2-v2uxk
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 13, 2019, 08:51:04 pm
https://youtu.be/VaQyPtJSoXE
A steam powered pencil sharpener that came to me in a dream one night & I built it the following weekend, this is a big hit with the kids during my shows.
https://youtu.be/TqYtQmeQBrE
4 wheel rolling road...
https://youtu.be/NUJoAVbkgTI
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 13, 2019, 08:39:59 pm
OKPete....pokey the bear shall forever be one of my most favorite steam operated accessories ;)
https://youtu.be/IwaO_Am4JtY
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 13, 2019, 08:38:20 pm
Dougs Slinkey-tester was the one single inspiration-source behind my slinkey-accessorie.Wow, that's like the Rolls Royce of slinky testers, that is a mechanical work of art :)
I asked Doug for permition to persuit my own Version; which resulted in my slinkey-accessorie. It was my mastermind mechanical inclined friend Ioan who planned and built it.
https://youtu.be/WdUhH3Pjd-o
Post by: Jim on March 13, 2019, 08:18:14 pm
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Post by: bamsefar1 on March 13, 2019, 07:57:08 pm
I asked Doug for permition to persuit my own Version; which resulted in my slinkey-accessorie. It was my mastermind mechanical inclined friend Ioan who planned and built it.
https://youtu.be/WdUhH3Pjd-o
Post by: bamsefar1 on March 13, 2019, 07:43:55 pm
This is a friction brake that I came up with. Turning the knob left or right increases or decreases the friction on the shaft, very simple and its very effective to put a load on an engine and of course fun to use :)
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That friction-brake is a great accessorie, Jim !!!
Great functionality and looks great.
If you would make one on order, I would love to have one in my Collection !!!
Post by: bamsefar1 on March 13, 2019, 07:41:04 pm
AS the king would have put it:
Thats a hunka hunka burning love ! ;) :)
Post by: Jim on March 13, 2019, 05:58:20 pm
OKI never get tired of seeing that Pete :)
Post by: Pete the steam on March 13, 2019, 05:55:27 pm
YES !!!
OK
https://youtu.be/IwaO_Am4JtY
Post by: Jim on March 13, 2019, 05:52:44 pm
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Post by: Jim on March 13, 2019, 05:35:29 pm
Those tables are terrific 34046!
Post by: Jim on March 13, 2019, 05:34:37 pm
I partially built this oneThat's fantastic Nick!
Post by: Jim on March 13, 2019, 05:34:03 pm
Does my 'Cuddly toy eye pokermatic' count ?.YES !!!
Post by: Jim on March 13, 2019, 05:33:32 pm
Doug's slinky tester running off a smaller engineThose slinky testers have to be one of the greatest steam toys!
Post by: 34046 on March 13, 2019, 11:11:02 am
Post by: Nick on March 13, 2019, 11:01:20 am
https://youtu.be/A6f5m5_btPU
Post by: Nick on March 13, 2019, 11:00:11 am
https://youtu.be/uPP2A_4vsDo
Post by: classixs on March 13, 2019, 10:10:28 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swftRd1y5P4
Post by: IndianaRog on March 13, 2019, 10:07:34 am
Rog the envious!
Post by: Pete the steam on March 13, 2019, 09:52:18 am
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 13, 2019, 09:30:03 am
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/swftRd1y5P4" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>I have always liked your Slinky stepper Doug, I wished I had bought one when you had some for sale. 😉
I have built a few of these. People love them at steam shows.
crazydoug
Post by: St Paul Steam on March 13, 2019, 09:19:44 am
Jim, you are like the burner King, I didn't know that you had delved into building so many burners over the years, some of those colors are truly attractive, nice job sir 👍
Post by: crazydoug on March 13, 2019, 06:57:58 am
I have built a few of these. People love them at steam shows.
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