3" Burrell Traction Engine build.

Missed Model Engineers Show. Workshop Notes I was hoping to be writing a show report from last week’s Model Engineers Show, since we regularly attend and usually take the opportunity to acquire a few parts and tools for the coming winter’s work. However, I managed to double-book myself with a weekend away, so the advance tickets I’d bought went to a friend instead — not a complete loss, but still a lesson learned. Next year’s reminder to self: check the calendar before buying tickets! With no show to report on, and the usual post-show enthusiasm somewhat absent, progress in the workshop has been slow. A little simple machining of the oil connectors has been done, and a few bits re-machined to achieve a better fit — steady but unremarkable progress. Items id like to start on in the coming months. Water Pump Oil lines Regulator lever to complete. Feel free to leave a comment  If you have any questions while reading these blog updates—I'm always happy to reply. Whether you have a su...

 Manifold Casting... "This elaborate bracket started as scrap from work, reappropriated and welded into a 30-degree angle clamping jig." You can see from the side view I forgot to even clean the weld up with a brass brush. First pass with the cutter all looks good, this low setup allows me to drill and tap the holes for the fountain valves and drill the horizontal connecting channel. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions while reading these blog updates—I'm always happy to reply. Whether you have a suggestion for a future post, a question about something specific, or simply want to say you’ve found the blog interesting, your feedback is always welcome. It helps guide the direction of future content and is genuinely appreciated. Until next time, stay safe in the workshop, make plenty of swarf, and keep building! Stephen.