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Tacky paint? Tacky paint? slash1953 · April 03, 2019, 04:34:24 am Hi,Ive sprayed a smokebox with plasticoat heat shield paint but it stays tacky? This the second attempt now.Ive cleaned it thoro... 2 Replies · 1161 Views Started by slash1953	2 Replies 1161 Views	April 04, 2019, 08:01:52 am by slash1953
Amazon items...best practice for safe shipping Amazon items...best practice for safe shipping IndianaRog · April 03, 2019, 01:22:26 pm At least in the US...many of us get a lot of our needed items from Amazon. I have found that when they say in fine print that i... 5 Replies · 1965 Views Started by IndianaRog	5 Replies 1965 Views	April 03, 2019, 07:43:32 pm by jkbixby
Old Gilbert Erector motor and gear box Old Gilbert Erector motor and gear box SeeSteam · March 31, 2019, 10:56:59 am The cord on this motor literally fell apart as the rubber/plastic insulation turned to dust.Interestingly inside the motor, the ... 1 Replies · 1180 Views Started by SeeSteam	1 Replies 1180 Views	March 31, 2019, 10:16:49 pm by SeeSteam
Citric Acid Pickle Citric Acid Pickle Jim · March 30, 2019, 07:51:49 pm Does anyone know how long citric acid pickle mix lasts for?I've always used sulphuric acid for pickling brass & copper, but it c... 4 Replies · 1487 Views Started by Jim	4 Replies 1487 Views	March 31, 2019, 08:14:27 pm by Jim
Finally, a Resolution to Domestic Hit and Miss Engine Mixer Problems Finally, a Resolution to Domestic Hit and Miss Engine Mixer Problems crazydoug · March 30, 2019, 07:26:15 am Since completion of my vertical Domestic engine, I had not been able to get it to run properly and consistently. The problem wa... 8 Replies · 2471 Views Started by crazydoug	8 Replies 2471 Views	March 31, 2019, 04:47:44 pm by crazydoug
Homemade crankshaft techniques...anybody have any to share? Homemade crankshaft techniques...anybody have any to share? MasonvilleEngines · March 31, 2019, 10:11:13 am Hi all, Tinkering to improve the governor latch led to a bent pushrod. Further inspection found crankshaft failure as well. Two ... 1 Replies · 1071 Views Started by MasonvilleEngines	1 Replies 1071 Views	March 31, 2019, 10:15:58 am by MasonvilleEngines
Band joining jig Band joining jig Pete the steam · March 24, 2019, 10:03:38 am Having arthritic hands this helps when joining rubber drive bands. [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view atta... 13 Replies · 3581 Views Started by Pete the steam	13 Replies 3581 Views	March 30, 2019, 06:56:50 pm by Jim
Help with Empire Pump - Painting Help with Empire Pump - Painting Jim · March 27, 2019, 08:41:16 pm G'day all,I painted this a few years ago and as can be seen in the first photo it looked pretty good, in the second photo a few ... 6 Replies · 1925 Views Started by Jim	6 Replies 1925 Views	March 28, 2019, 06:04:36 pm by Jim
Helical gear cutting fixture Helical gear cutting fixture gbritnell · March 27, 2019, 07:50:26 am Gentlemen, First off I want to say that this was not my idea. A very innovative and prolific builder, Mr. Chuck Fellows, who rec... 12 Replies · 4716 Views Started by gbritnell	12 Replies 4716 Views	March 28, 2019, 03:16:00 pm by Scorpion2nz
Finally set up air properly in my shed Finally set up air properly in my shed Jim · March 26, 2019, 10:29:11 pm Finally set up air properly in my shed so that I can easily test and run engines. I wish I'd done this years ago.....so much eas... 14 Replies · 3785 Views Started by Jim	14 Replies 3785 Views	March 27, 2019, 11:40:59 pm by Jim
Fish Maid. Fish Maid. Tony Bird · March 26, 2019, 01:09:02 pm Hi,My main interest is garden railways built to a scale of 16 mm = 1 ft. We have a garden railway and a portable exhibition lay... 9 Replies · 2491 Views Started by Tony Bird	9 Replies 2491 Views	March 27, 2019, 11:41:17 am by Nick
3 inch vertical boiler plans. 3 inch vertical boiler plans. SandyC · March 12, 2019, 09:03:29 am Hi Everyone,For anyone looking for a small, powerful, vertical boiler... I have just posted a set of plans, and technical calcul... 5 Replies · 2611 Views Started by SandyC	5 Replies 2611 Views	March 25, 2019, 08:39:39 am by kevin
Youtube help! Youtube help! Gearhead Jed · March 21, 2019, 09:17:57 pm I have found out that I only have 14 subscribers to my channel which does not justify me having a direct link. I need some help... 11 Replies · 4411 Views Started by Gearhead Jed	11 Replies 4411 Views	March 23, 2019, 10:31:40 pm by Gearhead Jed
pipe bending? pipe bending? slash1953 · March 22, 2019, 06:26:07 am Whats the best method to bend 1/8" diameter pipe?I have a pipe bender but its too big for this tube. I also have the bending spr... 9 Replies · 3806 Views Started by slash1953	9 Replies 3806 Views	March 23, 2019, 12:34:03 pm by Weedensteam
New workshop under construction New workshop under construction SeeSteam · March 22, 2019, 07:01:34 pm Building a new workshop 7 Replies · 3423 Views Started by SeeSteam	7 Replies 3423 Views	March 23, 2019, 05:24:21 am by jkbixby
BA NUTS AND BOLTS BA NUTS AND BOLTS Belugawhaleman · March 22, 2019, 09:43:30 am Does anybody know a U.S. source for small ba fasteners as used on Stuart engines. I have a 10v that needs some new 7 back stain... 4 Replies · 2945 Views Started by Belugawhaleman	4 Replies 2945 Views	March 22, 2019, 03:20:22 pm by Belugawhaleman
What air compressor do you have? What air compressor do you have? Jim · March 18, 2019, 05:09:48 pm What air compressor do you have? Mines a big old industrial one. Do you use a big compressor to run/test engines or do you have ... 12 Replies · 5128 Views Started by Jim	12 Replies 5128 Views	March 22, 2019, 05:30:36 am by KD02
Jensen #55G Deluxe - Measurements Jensen #55G Deluxe - Measurements Jim · March 15, 2019, 11:57:47 pm Bruce asked me if I could take some measurements of my Jensen #55G Deluxe.If you need more (or better) don't hesitate to sing ou... 13 Replies · 5555 Views Started by Jim	13 Replies 5555 Views	March 21, 2019, 07:14:25 pm by Jim
D20 wilesco D20 wilesco Edward · March 16, 2019, 10:05:28 pm Are there any adjustments to D20 Wilesco to reduce the knock when running at low speed? 12 Replies · 5253 Views Started by Edward	12 Replies 5253 Views	March 19, 2019, 08:39:36 pm by SeeSteam
Getting videos from iPhone to YouTube Getting videos from iPhone to YouTube IndianaRog · March 15, 2019, 03:00:51 pm I formerly did most of my photo and video work with an old Pentax camera tethered by cord to my PC. It worked, but once I got a... 5 Replies · 2714 Views Started by IndianaRog	5 Replies 2714 Views	March 19, 2019, 04:16:33 pm by IndianaRog

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