New Member from Canada

[IronHorse]

I started collecting stationary toy steam engines a few years ago, and after a while decided that I would like to make my own engines from scratch. I had not used a lathe or mill since I was in high school, but that did not stop me from purchasing a mini-lathe and mill. With the help from sites like this I have learned a lot and have completed 4 engines so far. First was a PM 2A casting kit, followed by a wobbler and a beam engine. I have just completed a Poppin Flame Licker, this is my favorite so far. My next engine I am building is from the book “Home Mechanics for Amateurs”. It is a very interesting Caloric engine. There are not many dimensions marked on the plans, so I am making it mostly from the pictures. My IronHorse moniker comes from the fact that I also collect Johnson Iron Horse single cylinder air-cooled engines from the 1940's and 50's These engines where used by the Canadian and British forces to power generators for recharging field radios. I will post some pictures of my completed engines soon.

 

[rake60]

Welcome to HMEM IronHorse

If you've built a running Poppin, it's all downhill from there!
We DO like pictures!

Rick

 

[cfellows]

Welcome to the Forum, IronHorse. Flame Suckers like the Poppin are really difficult. I've built 2 from scratch and one from castings, and I've yet to get one running for any length of time!

Chuck

 

[Mcgyver]

Welcome, whereabouts in Canada? post some pics of the engines when you can

 

[CallMeAL]

Howdy,

Just got here myself!

 

[Brass_Machine]

Welcome to the club. Looking forward to the pictures of your completed engines.

Eric

 

[Bernd]

Welcome Ironhorse. Great place to sit by the stove and talk engines. Oh, and show pics. ;D

Bernd