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After finishing the 1st engine, we can now move onto the 2nd.

Looks like every machine in the shop is in use! Are you going into mass production or something? Maybe I can come out and apprentice! I'm pretty good at sweeping floors etc. I've just finished pouring the new foundation for my new shop as we are downsizing and Mother wants a smaller house and I want a bigger shop! We use logs off our property and cut them into lumber This takes longer but I know all the trees by name so it gives the place more personality! Keep up the good work and maybe you could "you tube" machining lessons [I mean John is giving casting lessons,you could give machining-all we need is a few more boat building articles and we can build a boat on line Den

Hi Simon, very impressive, such a major piece of work. Is there a boat in mind for this one?
Speaking of which - now you have the vehicle, when are you getting the boat!?
John

now you have the vehicle, when are you getting the boat!?

When I have finished the "other" vehicle, which I can not only tow a boat with more easily but also sleep in. Its also large enough to carry 40 bags of coal

The second engine is for a boat being restored (not by me) and is called Williamette.
although I do have a THIRD set of castings if anyone out there needs a triple expansion engine?
It could be a long wait as this is on a very far back burner. although for the right money......
regards Jack

steamboatjack wrote:The second engine is for a boat being restored (not by me) and is called Williamette.

Did anyone ever discover who/where Willamette was built?
Ron living in Portland, OR, USA near the Willamette River

Yesterdays pictures:

New video of the engine

Regards to you and your dad Jack. I wouldn't be able to keep my fingers from fiddling with it either. A beautiful work.