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by RNoe
Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Burning wood
Replies: 9
Views: 14549

Re: Burning wood

A creative grate design.
I had not thought about using the ash to insulate the steel grate bars.
Thanks for sharing the idea.
RussN
by RNoe
Wed Jul 05, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Replies: 102
Views: 577889

Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran

Pete: The new prop is not plated with anything. Just carefully polished after shaping. I worked my way through 7 different grits of sanding pads using a 3" diameter sponge disc with velcro to the pads, turned by my battery powered 90 degree drill motor. Many recharged batteries later, the final grit...
by RNoe
Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Steam Thistle Cluaran
Replies: 102
Views: 577889

Re: Steam Thistle Cluaran

After many working hours over the past month, I finally finished the new rough sand-cast bronze 16" diameter x 24 pitch steamboat propeller, sold to me by Pat Spurlock of Elliott Bay Steam Launch Co, in Portland, Oregon, USA! It's now a Tylenol afternoon for my shoulders. Pics attached (of the prop,...
by RNoe
Wed Jun 28, 2023 2:26 am
Forum: Rally Reports
Topic: Wooden Boat Show Eve
Replies: 7
Views: 13599

Re: Wooden Boat Show Eve

Thanks for those pictures. And good to see your Launch and the interested people viewing it.
Meeting Jeff Rutherford was special! Canard remains my favorite steam ship.
I watched her restoration (on the internet) with great interest.
RussN
by RNoe
Thu Jun 22, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Rally Reports
Topic: Wooden Boat Show Eve
Replies: 7
Views: 13599

Re: Wooden Boat Show Eve

Steve:
I'm looking forward to pictures of the event.
Have a good time there..
RussN
by RNoe
Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:54 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14582

Re: new boat launch-propeller question

Good purchase of the 12 x 15 prop.
Please let us know how it works for your boat.
RussN
by RNoe
Tue Jun 20, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14582

Re: new boat launch-propeller question

Kelly A: Thank you for posting your info on making the 2-blade prop for "Reciproca." This answers many questions I had. I will report eventually on the 3-blade cast bronze prop I am finishing for my 17 foot launch "Cluaran." In the polishing stages now. A picture of the unfinished cast prop appears ...
by RNoe
Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14582

Re: new boat launch-propeller question

Here is a YouTube video of Steam Launch "Reciproca." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDv_J1RXTB4 Note the home made 2-blade prop and how it propels that 20 ft. long(?) launch at 6+ knots with just 2 horse power. The prop is easily visible at the beginning of this video. I have not found a descriptio...
by RNoe
Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14582

Re: new boat launch-propeller question

Nice work on your Assassin! Congrats on getting it onto the water. My instant thought is that your prop has insufficient pitch. It is difficult to "over prop" a steam engine, and I think a higher pitch will get you improved performance. Sources? Not sure for the smaller props. Making your own prop a...
by RNoe
Wed May 24, 2023 3:38 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Preparing for the Steaming Season
Replies: 5
Views: 6881

Re: Preparing for the Steaming Season

Bart makes a logical suggestion. Looking at the technical development history of all things steam, improvements were constantly being made to improve operation and lower costs. So I see nothing wrong continuing that practice. Today's LocTite products are perfect for our endeavors. "Rivet counters" m...