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Engine Shows / Re: Table Top Display - March 7-8, 2026 - Forest City, IA
« Last post by Nick on March 01, 2026, 10:55:37 am »
Less than a week to show time!!!

Hope to see a couple forum members there  ;D
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Happy 7th Anniversary!!
« Last post by RichSteamTx on March 01, 2026, 09:39:19 am »
Happy 7th. anniversary - this forum is the best, I am so happy that I found it! 
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by Stoker on March 01, 2026, 08:14:40 am »
Quote from: Jim on February 28, 2026, 11:50:47 pm
Not up to speed with a TIG welder, I have a MIG welder that's takes either gas or gasless wire and it works 110% better using gas and I can weld pretty thin material ie car body.

I would be brazing that though Gil.

By the look of the price of the item, I'd personally take it to a couple of metal fabricator shops and see what they say and get a pro to do the job.

Think I'd have to agree with Jim on this one .... looking into professional service might well be the best idea for such a job!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by cheepo45 on March 01, 2026, 08:14:29 am »
With the various other materials on that, it may be easier to fabricate a new part.
The old solder, etc. will contaminate the area and you will never get good adhesion.
 Scott
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by Jim on February 28, 2026, 11:50:47 pm »
Not up to speed with a TIG welder, I have a MIG welder that's takes either gas or gasless wire and it works 110% better using gas and I can weld pretty thin material ie car body.

I would be brazing that though Gil.

By the look of the price of the item, I'd personally take it to a couple of metal fabricator shops and see what they say and get a pro to do the job.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by Stoker on February 28, 2026, 10:55:40 pm »
Well, there is different types of brazing. I was thinking of brazing with a brass or bronze brazing rod and borax flux, though a good silver braze should be fine and may even be better. I don't really know which has the higher temperature tolerance but suppose that would be easy to look up?!?!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by RedRyder on February 28, 2026, 09:34:32 pm »
Thanks, Daniel. I think it was originally brazed an I tried to put some silver solder on it but it didn't take well.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by Stoker on February 28, 2026, 07:59:00 pm »
Looks like someone has tried to solder that, which will need to be scrupulously cleaned off before attempting any further repair.

Think I would consider brazing instead of welding on that situation.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Happy 7th Anniversary!!
« Last post by SEUSA on February 28, 2026, 07:50:18 pm »
Gil,
Congratulations on creating this great fourm. It has been a wonderful resource to bring folks together from all over the world.
Well done.
Jack
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by RedRyder on February 28, 2026, 07:40:53 pm »
I need to weld here

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