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18th Dec 2023, 12:10 PM
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PM Research Solar Engine #3 running a Gold Battery/Stamper
PM Research Solar Engine #3 running a Gold Battery/Stamper
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15th Aug 2023, 01:02 PM
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Enjomor 6cc Hit & Miss Engine - Last Mods I Think?
Enjomor 6cc Hit & Miss Engine - Last Mods I Think?
Somehow I doubt it though, these engines are made to muck around with.
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10th Aug 2023, 04:40 PM
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VE-01 Crossbeam Vacuum Engine added a drive pulley and running some accessories
VE-01 Crossbeam Vacuum Engine added a drive pulley and running some accessories, a Fleischmann Sausage Man and a DIY Baker Fan.
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20th Jul 2023, 11:19 AM
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Retrol VE-01 Crossbeam Vacuum Engine First Run
Retrol VE-01 Crossbeam Vacuum Engine First Run extremely happy with this purchase of this vacuum engine. The flame adjuster works superbly.
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14th Jul 2023, 02:30 PM
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ENGINEDIY VE-01 Vacuum Engine unboxing
ENGINEDIY VE-01 Vacuum Engine unboxing
My newly received ENGINEDIY VE 01 Vacuum Engine, always a pleasure to unbox an engine that has been packed so well for travel halfway around the world.... -
28th Feb 2023, 02:27 PM
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Microcosm S10 Steam Engine Update information on the Governor
I said in an earlier video I would do an S10 Mill Steam Engine update and some more information on the Governor in another video.
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2nd Feb 2023, 01:26 PM
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Microcosm S10 Steam Engine Review and comparison to a Stuart S50
Microcosm S10 Steam Engine Review and comparison to a Stuart S50
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11th Jan 2023, 08:33 AM
Thread: Homemade Rat Steam Engine Live Steam
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Homemade Rat Steam Engine Live Steam
Homemade Rat Steam Engine Live Steam
Know what a Rat Rod is? This is a Rat Steam Engine :)
My 12 year old Grandson with my help, made this out of some plumbing bits and pieces ..... 4 hours in the... -
17th Dec 2022, 03:56 PM
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Home Made Accessories for Model, Toy Steam & Internal Combustion Engines & also Modif
A selection of Home Made Accessories for Model, Toy Steam & Internal Combustion Engines & also Modifications that I have done over the years.
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10th Dec 2022, 12:43 PM
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Cotswold Heritage Perseus Model Steam Engine + Baker Fan
Cotswold Heritage Perseus Model Steam Engine + Baker Fan Great to hear the Perseus working against the Baker Fan and the three differences in the stepped pulley on the Baker fan really make a...
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21st Nov 2022, 01:05 PM
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Sad but wonderful history on Weeden Steam Engine
Here's a story, a sad but wonderful story and the history on this nearly Century old Weeden upright Steam Engine -
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18th Nov 2022, 12:13 PM
Thread: Doll 510 Overtype Steam Engine
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Doll 510 Overtype Steam Engine
Doll 510 Overtype Steam Engine
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14th Nov 2022, 03:55 PM
Thread: Huxtable Hot Air Engine (Stirling)
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Huxtable Hot Air Engine (Stirling)
Huxtable Hot Air Engine (Stirling)
Made by Olds & Sons Engineering Maryborough Queensland Australia
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11th Nov 2022, 04:26 PM
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M91 Vertical Water Cooled Hit & Miss Engine
M91 Vertical Water Cooled Hit & Miss Engine with lighter Governor Springs -
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3rd Nov 2022, 01:13 PM
Thread: Hit & Miss M92 Engine
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Hit & Miss M92 Engine
Running my model side shaft (gas) petrol Hit & Miss M92 Engine
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1st Nov 2022, 03:46 PM
Thread: DIY Steam Turbine Run
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DIY Steam Turbine Run
DIY Steam Turbine Run
Here's a run of my DIY Steam Turbine Run, terribly windy here today and the wind has been picked up by the camera's mic.
Hope you can still enjoy the video.
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30th Oct 2022, 03:58 PM
Thread: Märklin 16051 Steam Engine
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Märklin 16051 Steam Engine
Nice run of my Märklin 16051 Steam Engine
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28th Oct 2022, 02:25 PM
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Flame Licker Running a Generator and lighting an LED bulb
Flame Licker Running a Generator and lighting an LED bulb.
These small engines interest me a lot and they are capable of doing some work, a little different from my main hobby of toy steam and model... -
27th Oct 2022, 03:27 PM
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Two Flame Lickers (Chinese & PM Research) Under Load Running a Baker Fan
Two flame licker engines, one a Chinese and one a PM Research running under load belted up to a Baker Fan.
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27th Oct 2022, 10:23 AM
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Here's some history on them designed and named...
Here's some history on them designed and named after A.D Baker
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25th Oct 2022, 04:55 PM
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Baker Fan demonstrations and information for Steam, Stirling or Hit & Miss Engines -
Baker Fan demonstrations and information for Steam, Stirling or Hit & Miss Engines - Put a load on!
Since making these Baker Fans and running them off an assortment of engines I have been asked... -
18th Oct 2022, 02:26 PM
Thread: PM Research Solar Engine #3
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PM Research Solar Engine #3
PM Research Solar Engine #3
Flame Licker
Flame Gulper
Whatever you want to call it just a fun engine to run!
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17th Oct 2022, 04:30 PM
Thread: Microcosm M18 Engine now running !!!!
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Microcosm M18 Engine now running !!!!
Microcosm M18 Engine now running !!!!
I received this from Microcosm a year or so ago, out of the box it ran for around 15-20 seconds and I was never able to get it going again. I posted a couple... -
14th Oct 2022, 04:01 PM
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Model Steam Engine with Transmission Running a Water Pump
Model Steam Engine with Transmission Running a Water Pump
A Jensen Model 20G Steam Engine with a DIY speed reducing Transmission Running a modified Academy Beam Water Pump.
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13th Oct 2022, 03:27 PM
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Steam Engine + Steam Hammer + Toy Caps = FUN
Steam Engine + Steam Hammer + Toy Caps = FUN
Finally got around to 'Bustin Caps' using my steam driven trip hammer.
Literally was a blast and did enjoy myself immensely :)
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10th Jun 2021, 04:16 PM
Thread: Making a Silicone Soldering Brush
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G'day Don I've been using these for a couple of...
G'day Don I've been using these for a couple of years now (same ones) and they are just great for soldering.
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26th May 2021, 10:30 AM
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I have been trying to buy some of those paper...
I have been trying to buy some of those paper caps in a roll that we all used to use in our cap guns as kids. I hadn't seem them for years because the cap guns of today use those plastic cylinders of...
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25th May 2021, 01:55 PM
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Jensen #5 Steam Engine is under load running a Baker Fan
This Jensen #5 Steam Engine is under load running a Baker Fan and it makes it create a really nice working chuff sound with the engine doing some work. This was an electrically heated boiler that I...
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24th May 2021, 03:31 PM
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Home Made Steam Driven Trip Hammer doing some work flattening out 1.5mm and 3mm thick
Home Made Steam Driven Trip Hammer doing some work flattening out 1.5mm and 3mm thick wire solder.
This is fun steam driven accessory to use, a bit hard on the ears though!
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23rd May 2021, 02:16 PM
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Hi, Usually Supercheap for Hi Temp paints for...
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20th May 2021, 05:55 PM
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LOL....I'd like to get some of the old cap gun...
LOL....I'd like to get some of the old cap gun caps that used come in a paper strip :)
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20th May 2021, 12:34 PM
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DIY Steam Trip Hammer powered by Jensen 20G Steam
DIY Steam Trip Hammer powered by Jensen 20G Steam
This is a DIY homemade Steam Trip Hammer powered by a Jensen 20G Steam Engine the green belting I'm using is a larger 3mm thickness which is a... -
14th May 2021, 02:03 PM
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I keep them all as well Bob. amazing how much the...
I keep them all as well Bob. amazing how much the manufactures keep changing the style.
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14th May 2021, 10:32 AM
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I've never bought a can with a spare nozzle and...
I've never bought a can with a spare nozzle and I've bought hundreds of them and different brands. Its a good idea though and more should.
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1st Apr 2021, 04:09 PM
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Belting options for running Steam Engine Accessories
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31st Mar 2021, 08:50 AM
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Thanks, they work so well even to get that glazed...
Thanks, they work so well even to get that glazed paint and varnish off the grit that gets there if you sand wood that has been painted or varnished.
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29th Mar 2021, 03:43 PM
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My easy solution to No More Clogged Spray Paint Rattle Cans
My easy solution to No More Clogged Spray Paint Rattle Cans
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25th Mar 2021, 02:51 PM
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That's a good tip Grahame thanks. Some else...
That's a good tip Grahame thanks. Some else mentioned to me that the rubber will also clean files up nicely.
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25th Mar 2021, 11:32 AM
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Work Shop Talk - Cleaning Sanding Belts & Sanding Discs Easily
Cleaning Sanding Belts & Sanding Discs, Belt Sanders etc etc Easily refresh all your belts literally in seconds and also even refresh diamond stones like Ezy-Laps -
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10th Mar 2021, 11:58 AM
Thread: Mini traction engine and baker fan
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Mini traction engine and baker fan
Mini traction engine and baker fan
Googling I've read that "these were designed by a Mr. A.D. Baker to test steam engines as they left the factory. A Baker Fan is a simple air-resistance device... -
18th Dec 2020, 10:51 AM
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Just some normal run of the mill flanged...
Just some normal run of the mill flanged bearings, nothing special.
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17th Dec 2020, 01:56 PM
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Thanks, I forgot to take pics as I built it, just...
Thanks, I forgot to take pics as I built it, just got too immersed. A friend made me up that Youtube intro.
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17th Dec 2020, 11:32 AM
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First Test of a DIY Steam Turbine running off a 4" Copper MSM Boiler.
First Test of a DIY Steam Turbine running off a 4" Copper MSM Boiler.
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5th Nov 2020, 11:02 AM
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Huxtable Hot Air Engine running Gold Battery/Stamper
Huxtable Hot Air Engine running Gold Battery/Stamper
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4th Nov 2020, 09:44 AM
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Converted Computer Fan + Steam Engine = Electricity
Jensen #20 live steam engine running a converted computer fan made into a generator, powers 9 LED bulbs.
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26th Oct 2020, 09:53 AM
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That had me stumped, I was thinking it was going...
That had me stumped, I was thinking it was going to be for something much more complicated than that. Why'd they'd even include it is a mystery.
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25th Oct 2020, 02:35 PM
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Bought a cheap Chinese Digital Micrometer, here's a bit of a review -
Bought a cheap Chinese Digital Micrometer, here's a bit of a review -
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18th Oct 2020, 08:57 AM
Thread: Relocatable vise handle
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Very clever idea!
Very clever idea!
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17th Oct 2020, 12:17 PM
Thread: Hit & Miss Engine M92
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Hit & Miss Engine M92
Hit & Miss Engine M92
Hit & Miss Engine M92 received yesterday from China. Very nice engine, the machining is excellent and ran straight from unpacking it. So far I have only used Zippo lighter... -
17th Oct 2020, 09:16 AM
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Putting some grip (stippling) on an aluminium drive pulley.
Putting some grip (stippling) on an aluminium drive pulley.
I've always wanted to work out a way to put some extra grip on a home made drive pulley to prevent or cut down on belt slippage. It...