The Home Machinist!

I just wonder why 9" gauge never became a thing. this is the only one I've ever heard of. I mean, take 36 and divide by 4... 1/4" scale with the correct gauge. probably just too many more 7.5" tracks around. By the time Harry Pulaski had come along with the beginnings of the Mesa, 7.25" and 7.5" ga...

I posted a copy of the photos on my website:
http://gallery.mikemassee.com/-/galleri ... -fire-2020

We'll see on the Joshua trees. Based on what I saw at another fire nearby, they don't fare very well in fire. The sage brush will grow back eventually but we won't get the big Joshua trees back in our lifetime, they grow so slowly.

I haven't been posting much here lately, have not had much time. The only place I posted it was there, last night after I got home from the property. Here is a link to the complete post, the link above was to one photo. https://www.facebook.com/groups/191280267957588/permalink/1086633675088905 Based...

I thought duplex 2205 was much more expensive than traditional steel w/copper flues. What about the weight issue with it. I remember reading that boilers built with 2205 are built with thinner material due to its reduced heat transfer. but this would create a lower amount of weight on the drivers. ...

Almost had a free RV wash going on there!

Their website hadn't been updated in years, was wondering what was going on with them. That's too bad. They made some beautiful kits.

Wow that is awesome. I actually bought a copy of that Live Steam issue hoping that there were more pictures inside. Only one or two poor pictures and no more information. You should build it!

Hi Hoppercar, I wrote that article. Since that time it's become wildly popular in Australia, with many engines completed to the AMBSC Part 4 specifications regarding the use of 2205 duplex steel. No problems have come up with the material or the design since then, it's been a total success. No one's...

I should also mention that if you have a 2" bore on your existing American you should purchase the M gaskets not the A gaskets.

Hi all, We now have pre-cut cylinder and steam chest gaskets for the Mogul-based engines available through the Allen Models site. These are an Aramid fiber/Buna-N rubber blend gasket material made in Austria that is steam rated and will withstand temperatures up to 750 degrees. These are sold in set...

Harlock, I am thinking the final size would be somewhere between 2.25-3" diameter on such a gauge. It couldn't get much smaller than a 2.25" case or you couldn't fit the bourdon tube in the back side. You are free to go up on the diameter as much as you want so I guess the question would be what is...