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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, 07:24:53 pm »
I agree.

I need to get good enough to lay a bead over about 1.5" to repair the heated end of a Stirling Cycle engine.

Picture coming.
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Videos The Office of Steam Cinema / Re: Toy steam traction engines at Cabin Fever 2026
« Last post by Stoker on February 28, 2026, 06:42:59 pm »
Holy Cow ... what an impressive lineup!

Probably a good thing I wasn't at the show as I understand drool is actually quite corrosive!!

Now to clean up my keyboard .... good thing it is mostly plastic I suppose!?!?
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Videos The Office of Steam Cinema / Toy steam traction engines at Cabin Fever 2026
« Last post by parallelmotion on February 28, 2026, 06:15:23 pm »
You may have gotten a glimpse of these in one of Gil's videos, but here's a closer look. Since my first day of collecting many years ago, these have always been my favorites, but it was tough squeezing them all in. Maybe my second favorites next year--steam rollers! Video link below:

https://youtu.be/4vOlz9X02nE?si=kHdQafD_4KZmWPgS
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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 cl350rr on February 28, 2026, 04:25:33 pm »
On thin material like that it might be better to do a series of spot welds rather than try to run a continuous bead.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by RedRyder on February 28, 2026, 03:26:13 pm »
I got a very basic 120 volt Tig welder 125 amp from Harbor Freight called the Titanium 125.

It doesn't require an inert gas but uses .030" flux core wire.

I thought I would practice on some unimportant steel to get the hang of it.

I watched a couple videos and after the first to attempts (pictures below) I am convinced that good welds require training and experience.

Here are the welder and my first 2 attempts:

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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Happy 7th Anniversary!!
« Last post by St Paul Steam on February 28, 2026, 05:53:59 am »
Wow, time does fly. what a great time we had in the last 7 years sharing stories, photos, helping, & experiences with like-minded folk. it has been a Grand time. thanks to Gil for providing this outlet for all of us "steamheads"
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Cooper Bros Jensen Engines
« Last post by SEUSA on February 27, 2026, 09:25:55 pm »
He certainly was the first to share what he found. However, I assure you I was the first to find them, buy them, and verify with Jensen they were really Jensens.
I coin'ed the term the "Israeli 15" and did several YouTube videos sharing them.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Happy 7th Anniversary!!
« Last post by Whirley68 on February 27, 2026, 07:42:29 pm »
AWESOME!!!  ;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 Jim on February 27, 2026, 07:38:26 pm »
Quote from: RedRyder on February 27, 2026, 10:41:44 am
My goodness, time flies.

It feels like just yesterday I put in 4 consecutive 20 hour days to get our forum launched.

I can't begin to thank you all enough for your your time, contributions, your content, and your camaraderie.

Gil

Thanks Gil.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Happy 7th Anniversary!!
« Last post by Jim on February 27, 2026, 07:37:41 pm »
Looks excellent Nick :)
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