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Correct method of checking runout on a lathe Correct method of checking runout on a lathe Jim · May 27, 2019, 08:22:39 pm Hi all,Are these the correct methods of checking runout on a metal lathe?https://youtu.be/01yC4fXOS8khttps://youtu.be/DLq8bTZ0TR... 3 Replies · 1766 Views Started by Jim	3 Replies 1766 Views	May 28, 2019, 07:20:41 am by Scorpion2nz
Boiler PreHeater Boiler PreHeater Jim · May 07, 2019, 11:05:43 pm I made this boiler preheater some time ago, works brilliantly. I know that is some very (very) rough silver brazing, I've learnt... 12 Replies · 3703 Views Started by Jim	12 Replies 3703 Views	May 26, 2019, 07:45:14 pm by Jim
CMS Beam Engine Build CMS Beam Engine Build SlowArrow · April 10, 2019, 12:22:09 am I watched the build thread of Jim Easterbrook’s CMS Beam Engine (on that other forum) and knew I had to build one of my own. I h... 20 Replies · 5032 Views Started by SlowArrow « 1 2 »	20 Replies 5032 Views	May 19, 2019, 06:38:38 pm by SlowArrow
Shed Talk - Easy way of finding centre to drill a hole in round stock Shed Talk - Easy way of finding centre to drill a hole in round stock Jim · May 08, 2019, 10:21:37 pm Shed Talk - Easy way of finding centre to drill a hole in round stockEasy way of finding centre to drill a hole in round stock. ... 9 Replies · 2489 Views Started by Jim	9 Replies 2489 Views	May 16, 2019, 08:50:09 pm by Jim
Shed Talk - Copper Hammers from re-purposed old socket wrenches Shed Talk - Copper Hammers from re-purposed old socket wrenches Jim · May 08, 2019, 11:06:47 pm Copper Hammers from re-purposed old socket wrenches Made a couple of different sized copper hammers from some solid copper off c... 8 Replies · 2634 Views Started by Jim	8 Replies 2634 Views	May 11, 2019, 07:31:31 am by Hero
Something special arrived! Something special arrived! Gearhead Jed · March 16, 2019, 06:03:51 am Something just arrived from a friend. I was going to start this in the restoration topic, but upon further inspection, what I am... 79 Replies · 16098 Views Started by Gearhead Jed « 1 2 3 ... 6 »	79 Replies 16098 Views	May 10, 2019, 07:30:48 pm by Gearhead Jed
Shed Talk - Swarf Collector for Lathe Ways Shed Talk - Swarf Collector for Lathe Ways Jim · May 08, 2019, 10:22:44 pm Shed Talk - Swarf Collector for Lathe WaysI updated the swarf collector to the MKII version today on my Sieg C6 (Sieg C6, Grizzl... 2 Replies · 1468 Views Started by Jim	2 Replies 1468 Views	May 09, 2019, 02:21:32 am by Jim
Fleischmann Cylinder Fleischmann Cylinder Jim · May 01, 2019, 08:15:10 pm Does anyone know how a Fleischmann Cylinder comes apart? [ Guests cannot view attachments ] 4 Replies · 1463 Views Started by Jim	4 Replies 1463 Views	May 02, 2019, 07:44:03 pm by Jim
Light Bulb for Jensen Generator Light Bulb for Jensen Generator Mi Steam · March 19, 2019, 01:30:44 am What light bulb is the best for the Jensen generator? I have one that has a GE 14 and another has a 352X bulb. What about LED? 7 Replies · 2449 Views Started by Mi Steam	7 Replies 2449 Views	April 28, 2019, 06:15:11 am by IndianaRog
Jensen #20 cylinder bolt size Jensen #20 cylinder bolt size Steamandoil (Tim) · April 16, 2019, 09:34:36 pm I am replacing cylinder bolts with stainless steel on my Jen #20. They are 1/4 inch long but what tpi and size? #6-32? They are ... 7 Replies · 1944 Views Started by Steamandoil (Tim)	7 Replies 1944 Views	April 28, 2019, 06:04:21 am by IndianaRog
What are some things that you SHOULD have bought years ago?? What are some things that you SHOULD have bought years ago?? Jim · April 24, 2019, 01:09:00 am What are some things that you SHOULD have bought years ago??I added these two things a week ago, why on earth didn't I have thes... 2 Replies · 1220 Views Started by Jim	2 Replies 1220 Views	April 24, 2019, 10:52:22 am by IndianaRog
Weeden No.1 and Similar Throttle Screw Thread Weeden No.1 and Similar Throttle Screw Thread Weedensteam · April 21, 2019, 12:28:48 pm I have been living under the assumption that they were #6-32 same as No.14 etc. but when I went to add a couple for the No. 7 th... 5 Replies · 2001 Views Started by Weedensteam	5 Replies 2001 Views	April 21, 2019, 09:37:15 pm by Weedensteam
Best method of polishing Jensen boiler? Best method of polishing Jensen boiler? Jim · April 12, 2019, 06:34:30 pm What's the best method of polishing a neglected Jensen boiler? Appreciate any advice on what you use. 14 Replies · 4267 Views Started by Jim	14 Replies 4267 Views	April 21, 2019, 04:54:44 am by classixs
worn big end? worn big end? slash1953 · April 15, 2019, 08:52:00 am Hi,is there anyway of repairing the big end on a TE1a is its a tad worn? Thinking of filling with silver solder and re drilling?... 3 Replies · 1663 Views Started by slash1953	3 Replies 1663 Views	April 16, 2019, 01:56:48 am by slash1953
Remedial questions from a newbie.. Remedial questions from a newbie.. Billy · April 14, 2019, 12:17:28 pm Hey fellas.. I've got a few questions regarding small steam engines.. Low end ones are all I can afford now but I do enjoy the... 3 Replies · 1509 Views Started by Billy	3 Replies 1509 Views	April 14, 2019, 01:09:00 pm by Nick
TODAY A PARCEL ARRIVED. TODAY A PARCEL ARRIVED. Tony Bird · April 12, 2019, 11:53:59 am Hi, https://youtu.be/TZM2OBRcMQk Regards Tony. 14 Replies · 3316 Views Started by Tony Bird	14 Replies 3316 Views	April 14, 2019, 06:20:30 am by St Paul Steam
Resistance soldering Resistance soldering jerseysteam · April 13, 2019, 09:45:18 am Swift Sixteen (https://www.swiftsixteen.co.uk/) has some nice bodywork kits for live steam locomotives. They consist of brass sh... 2 Replies · 1348 Views Started by jerseysteam	2 Replies 1348 Views	April 13, 2019, 06:10:56 pm by jkbixby
DIY Sand Blaster DIY Sand Blaster Jim · April 10, 2019, 02:04:35 am Simple to make DIY Sand Blaster https://youtu.be/p1fN3EMSiGc 10 Replies · 2749 Views Started by Jim	10 Replies 2749 Views	April 13, 2019, 12:36:45 pm by classixs
Märklinhouse Traction Engine Märklinhouse Traction Engine SeeSteam · March 13, 2019, 07:24:07 pm As a tribute to the Westinghouse Traction Engine, I’ve built Märklinhouse Traction Engine.Marklin engines are well built but the... 9 Replies · 2446 Views Started by SeeSteam	9 Replies 2446 Views	April 12, 2019, 08:37:12 am by SeeSteam
question about Jensen 100 Workshop question about Jensen 100 Workshop St Paul Steam · April 10, 2019, 06:49:08 pm in studying these on YouTube, I found none of them used the bottom pulley on the pillar drill press(most don't even have a pull... 3 Replies · 1541 Views Started by St Paul Steam	3 Replies 1541 Views	April 11, 2019, 03:30:36 pm by classixs

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