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Wow...lots going on here I like, this is making me want to put my bronze PMR #3 kit together and build my own Baker fan.
  Also that chuff pot gives the #3 a big voice! I know the steamdemon chuff pots are rare collectors items...is there a ready available small basic chuff pot on the market? I don't need big volume, just maybe a slight enhancement...I saw a YouTube video of one made with copper water pipe and fittings so maybe I will make one.
  Love to see the flat drive belt, running off the biggest part of flywheel got lots of speed at the fan and max loading of the #3... Looks like she makes real nice power!

After using a baker fan the last couple of days, these are a must have for any steamer. Instantly puts a really nice load on any engine. I didn't fully understand the principle even though I'd worn out YT looking at Bruce's BF vids until I hooked up mine. It spins so easily on the ball bearing races, but the magic happens from the air friction. I know folks must be (or soon will be) gettin' sick of me talking about BF's and putting up vids, but I was sold the first time I used and when I hooked up the Tarot stirling engine....well I've drunk the Kool-Aid !!