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by Chris W
Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Oiler
Replies: 3
Views: 5348

Re: Oiler

Would this work?
Mcmaster Carr #116K27
http://www.mcmaster.com/#glass-stock/=o06g07
by Chris W
Sun Aug 04, 2013 3:01 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: EOT's on Larger British Steam Launches
Replies: 4
Views: 5986

Re: EOT's on Larger British Steam Launches

You could probably take one of those reproduction EOT lamps, gut the insides and make it into something that would work just fine. The cosmetic part is ready to go, all you would have to do is make the bits for cable and chain linkage.
Hmmm... sounds like a fun project.
by Chris W
Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Signal/Deck gun
Replies: 20
Views: 20679

Re: Signal/Deck gun

We've been buying Goex black powder from Coonies for our ridiculously large arsenal at the Museum. We usually get 50lbs. or so at a time, cannon grade for the main charge and 4fg for priming. Several year ago I was skipper on Lady Washington for the first tour down the coast with Hawaiian Chieftain....
by Chris W
Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:55 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Unions
Replies: 17
Views: 20690

Re: Unions

Mike,
Is this what you have in mind?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#cadinlnord/4464k486/=n611as
This one is 304 SS but appears to be machined all over.
by Chris W
Fri May 10, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Painting Steel
Replies: 4
Views: 5723

Re: Painting Steel

How about galvanizing? I just had 375# of steel engine beds done and it was $142, which I thought was pretty good. They acid dip them to clean the steel before the hot dip.
by Chris W
Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:18 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Musings of an Idiot
Replies: 20
Views: 18399

Re: Musings of an Idiot

Mike, That's the Berkeley, one of my babies. The reversing engine is operated by air to move the way shaft and links. There is a Morse push-pull cable attached to the reversing engine valve gear that actuates the directional control valve to the hydraulic motor on the jacking gear. Another Morse cab...
by Chris W
Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Bearing clearance
Replies: 4
Views: 4270

Re: Bearing clearance

You can get laminated brass shim stock from McMaster Carr. This allows for future bearing adjustments by peeling off a layer as needed.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#laminated-bras ... ck/=l9hvvk
by Chris W
Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: white stuff on pipes
Replies: 13
Views: 12073

Re: white stuff on pipes

I had to replace a section of lagging on the steam line to Medea's windlass a couple years ago. We had some sections of rigid non-asbestos pipe insulation that I fitted to the straight runs and mitered around the ells. To finish off I used 3 oz. glass cloth and lagging adhesive which can be painted ...
by Chris W
Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Designing a new engine for a big(ger) boat...
Replies: 59
Views: 49301

Re: Designing a new engine for a big(ger) boat...

Bart, Chad O'Conner had a 2 cylinder uniflow engine of his own design in "Well Stacked". If I remember correctly it was fully enclosed and a really neat installation. You might be able to find someone who knows more of the details of the design so you don't have to reinvent the wheel. I've lost trac...
by Chris W
Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: San Diego Steam Launch
Replies: 6
Views: 6814

Re: San Diego Steam Launch

Harry, PM sent.

Steve,
Yeah, it's just one of those things I have to do to make a living. :D

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