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Re: Large model Boiler project
« Reply #45 on: September 02, 2021, 08:20:21 pm »
That engine would be a perfect companion for this boiler I think.
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Re: Large model Boiler project
« Reply #46 on: September 03, 2021, 06:33:39 pm »
Quote from: RedRyder on September 02, 2021, 07:20:35 pm
Quote from: parallelmotion on September 01, 2021, 08:01:37 am
Scott had a 1/2 hp Sipp which I think will be FS.

Yes.... I believe he got it from me (if it is this one).

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It is the one. :)
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Re: Large model Boiler project
« Reply #47 on: September 06, 2021, 04:05:38 pm »
Hi Folks
I got a bit more plumbing installed & had a nice steam up



another test of the S/V



I knocked this out & its been such a help in filling the boiler , screws right into the 1/4 npt hole in the top of the boiler and only takes about 30 seconds to fill the boiler now.



now to install the water injector...
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Re: Large model Boiler project
« Reply #48 on: September 06, 2021, 04:39:10 pm »
Superb!   That boiler has plenty of grunt and it ought to keep up with a good sized engine quite nicely.
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Re: Large model Boiler project
« Reply #49 on: September 06, 2021, 05:09:38 pm »
Quote from: RedRyder on September 06, 2021, 04:39:10 pm
Superb!  That boiler has plenty of grunt and it ought to keep up with a good sized engine quite nicely.
Thanks Gil, running a big engine (or 2) is the plan. 😊👍
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Re: Large model Boiler project
« Reply #50 on: September 06, 2021, 09:15:54 pm »
Enjoying following this thread Bruce :)
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Re: Large model Boiler project
« Reply #51 on: September 07, 2021, 04:34:03 pm »
Quote from: Jim on September 06, 2021, 09:15:54 pm
Enjoying following this thread Bruce :)

Me too Jim!

And hopefully two suitable engines will be delivered to Bruce at Cabin Fever. :)
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Re: Large model Boiler project
« Reply #52 on: September 18, 2021, 01:53:14 pm »
Hi folks
got a few more things done to the big boiler

I made some oak knobs for the steam valves (not sure if I like em' yet) but the grain of the wood runs with the valve handle so it easy to tell when they're off/on. I put a copper sleeve in them to make them a bit tighter on the valve handle.

I started off with a nice piece of Oak & used a hole cutter with the center drill raised all the way up.


then I used a end mill to cut the slot



I started off with 1.1/8" OD & found it just to small, I went with the next size up which was 1 5/16"






[URL=https://app.photobucket.com/u/bruceang1/p/d2fcf47d-838e-4d05-b1ec-cc9d3e5b967a]



I bought a nice little Brass whistle w/valve from Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324004916113?hash=item4b7032ab91:g:bZ4AAOxyaURTfWcS



it sounds a little tinny & air wheezy ...but that's just the proximity of my camera , I can assure you its quite crisp & clear.
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