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Steamed up today. I have a few more bugs to fix. Getting better! https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/66jeM2AhZSgJ

I just spotted this build, it is very impressive. It's fun to see how others find clever ways to machine castings. You are certainly a master at your craft!

Boring out the hub for the bronze sleeve.

I should have looked into the carriage bolt idea. I forged the heads on 30 spokes last week & when the zinc plating burned off I had a cough for 3 days now. (Better today!) I still have 75 more to forge. I'm going to move this operation outside & stand up wind from the torch next time!

Started on the wheels for the water wagon.

Wow, It really works great! I thought about making a small bandsaw mill someday. I have a Woodmizer LT-15.

I built a Buzz Saw to use with my Steam Engine. 20" dia. blade. Hopefully I have enough HP to cut off some sticks!

How soon can the boiler water be drained after steam-up? I'm sure it isn't a good idea to shock cool the boiler. Once the pressure drops to zero the temp should be less than boiling temp.

This is how I plan on keeping my boiler dried out!

I found a really nice cast iron seat at my wife's uncle's aution sale. I made a removable bracket the fits under the hitch mount, I need to get the height figured out, & where to hang my feet??

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First Steam Up 3/7/2021 Video Link https://photos.app.goo.gl/C6VQwDgWc4qAXEjj9 I have a few leaks to fix. My preheater leaks exhaust steam from the engine. I need to seal this up. Also the packing on my mechanical water feed pump leaks. Otherwise I am very pleased with the way it runs. I...

Yes, that would be bad. I'm using a bbq grill burner. Not enough heat.

You did not offend me. I need all the help I can get. My propane burner doesn't get hot enough, after 2-1/2 hrs. I only have 22psi of pressure. I need more btu's I guess!

I tried yesterday, however my propane burner doesn't get hot enough. I drilled out the orfise and now I finally have about 20psi after 2 hrs. Still need more btu's I guess! May need to get the dry oak firewood out. I haven't moved the tractor outside yet.

Thank-you for the advise. On my first fire I need to verify that my mechanical feed pumps work without leaking. Check to make sure my sight glass works correctly. I don't plan on going over a 100psi this first run. Just want to check for leaks & make sure everything functions properly. With...

Bunkers are done. I mounted a propane burner in the firebox for my first Steam up. Maybe this weekend!

I didn't keep track of the time or cost, because some days I just sat & looked at it. On & off for 4 yrs. Yes, I certainly plan on firing it up this spring. The inspector hydro tested the boiler at 1.5 times the working pressure of 150psi. Then we dropped the pressure back to 150psi, it...

Minnesota State Boiler Inspector stopped out today and certified my boiler to operate at 150psi.

Looks like it turned out great!