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Title: Re: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: St Paul Steam on January 03, 2022, 12:28:11 pm
Is your jig adjustable for larger boilers?
No , I have to make a separate one for the 3" boilers

So you are already planning on it  ;)  :D
why not , I'm not in a hurry about it , but might as well have the set.
Set is complete 😉
Title: Re: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: txlabman on January 03, 2022, 09:13:05 am
Bruce:

I love your restoration videos and I learn something new after watching each one.

The jig for the rivets is really cool.

Thanks for the great content.

Happy New Year!
Charlie
Title: Re: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: St Paul Steam on November 26, 2021, 10:29:21 pm
Is your jig adjustable for larger boilers?
No , I have to make a separate one for the 3" boilers

So you are already planning on it  ;)  :D
why not , I'm not in a hurry about it , but might as well have the set.
Title: Re: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: Nick on November 26, 2021, 10:17:12 pm
Is your jig adjustable for larger boilers?
No , I have to make a separate one for the 3" boilers

So you are already planning on it  ;)  :D
Title: Re: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: St Paul Steam on November 26, 2021, 10:12:42 pm
Is your jig adjustable for larger boilers?
No , I have to make a separate one for the 3" boilers
Title: Re: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: Nick on November 26, 2021, 09:52:30 pm
Is your jig adjustable for larger boilers?
Title: Re: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: St Paul Steam on November 26, 2021, 09:45:49 pm
While the rivets are not correct for the engine, they sure do make it look lot better  8)  Awesome that you figured out an easy way to add them 👍
Thanks Nick , I'm not sure I would put rivets on a port hole boiler...they just don't look right.
Title: Re: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: Nick on November 26, 2021, 09:40:31 pm
While the rivets are not correct for the engine, they sure do make it look lot better  8)  Awesome that you figured out an easy way to add them 👍
Title: Re: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: Steamloco on November 26, 2021, 12:42:59 pm
Nice resto! Once again, you've made it better than original.
Title: Jensen #5 , neglected cond. but has "good bones" got some help
Post by: St Paul Steam on November 26, 2021, 12:04:34 pm
Hi folks
I hope I'm not boring you with these "resto" video's
here is a Jensen #5 I received 2 days ago, it was in very neglected condition but had "good bones" I spent some time with it to turn it around.

as received

https://youtu.be/RCF5C6OqpxU

after a bit of care

https://youtu.be/PX6nSAXSmis

here we have a Jensen #5 , that I received lately from E-bay , it came to me in neglected condition but had "good bones" and we brought it back to its former glory and then some, I riveted the boiler with the correct size escutcheon nickel plated brass pins set to Jensen Mfg. factory spacing ( I spent several hrs making a special collar clamping  jig for this process) this makes it possible to get the correct spacing each & every time. the firebox ,chimney support have been bead blasted & repainted appliance paint black. the cast base has also been bead blasted & repainted period correct Jensen blue & I added 2 functional oil cups. the sight glass has been rebuilt & the Safety valve has been made to be adjustable on the psi. the heater was/is in excellent condition. the cylinder on this model did not have any cracks (which is a rarity) it runs like new again.