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Has anyone seen this guy's site before? http://www.crabfu.com/steamtoys/ I've always prefered trucks, boats, etc. that do some work rather than stationary pieces. The post about the steam spider got me curious so I started looking. He pieces together off-the shelf steam engines and...

I bought a Harig 612 surface grinder a couple weeks ago from a trade school. It definitely needed a good cleaning, and I had to buy a phase converter, but it's up and running now.

I can't take credit for the idea, the last job shop I worked in had one built by an old tool maker there. I think the pics speak for themselves. It's made from scrap and a few parts I had laying around..... The first pic is of the assorted parts, also shows a 1/4 x 3" bolt and nut I made the...

Hello all and thanks for providing such a wonderful site. Quick intro. I was introduced to steam by my Grandfather when I was a kid. He had a steam powered toy that powered several "machines" by moving a string fan belt from one to another. I was always fascinated with mechanics in general...