The Home Machinist!

Bruce:
Very useful observations you shared.
Thank you.
RussN

What Bill said. I don't understand the requirement "to let the safety valve cool off to get the reset pressure consistent." I did not get that from Anthony's posting. I DID understand that several release/close cycles should be done to verify the new setting. What did I miss? I have watche...

jcfx wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:10 pm Don't think online metals ships to the UK, you might try Googling for - aluminum extrusion suppliers in the UK
to find something closer to you.

Good call. Sorry to potentially mislead you.
At least you can see what exists in N America...
RussN

The head is rotated 180 degrees inverted to lower the center of gravity during transport.
RussN

Check onlinemetals.com
RussN

Hmmm... And what is that airborne picture showing? Interesting...
RussN

Hydrostatic test pumps on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hydrostatis+ ... _sb_noss_1

I have used one for several years. Works good all the time.

Perform a hydrostatic test using your home water pressure (outside!) Many water systems provide up to 60 psi pressure. 'Much easier and safer for testing an unknown pressure vessel. And is there a reason you cannot connect your air compressor directly (via s throttle valve) to the engine to see if i...

Bones:
An interesting stationary steam engine rigged to do some work!
With the Wolf valve gear, don't expect to get it running truly "square" in both forward and reverse.
We've had experiences...

Thanks for posting.
RussN

Jack:
Echoing Joe T's comments: A HUGE Congratulations to you!
'Finally getting to enjoy the results of your significant planning and work over the years!!
And thank you for sharing this event. Then we get to vicariously enjoy it too.

May you enjoy many more Gatherings of Steam Friends.
RussN

I would expect there is a spindle lock lever accessible from the operator's normal position.
Otherwise you could not get the R8 collets unscrewed.
RussN

RussN