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About a year ago, I built a PM #3, and ran it on compressed air a little. I've decided I want a whole steam plant, so I'm going to try to build one! I also might try to set it up with 3 steam engines by the time I'm done, but I'm not sure yet.
I ordered PMs water tank and hand pump to start this off.
Both came today, and the castings are beautiful!
I decided to start on the water tank, starting with the base. I popped it in the lathe and faced the bottom. Additional, I turned the inside diameter to about 2.5", which meant I could use the outside of my 6 jaw to hold it for the register.
I didn't get pictures, but I flipped it over and cut the register that goes inside the "cap". That is all I got done today!
Next time I'm going to need to drill the base screw down holes, then move onto prepping the tank for soldering.
I ordered PMs water tank and hand pump to start this off.
Both came today, and the castings are beautiful!
I decided to start on the water tank, starting with the base. I popped it in the lathe and faced the bottom. Additional, I turned the inside diameter to about 2.5", which meant I could use the outside of my 6 jaw to hold it for the register.
I didn't get pictures, but I flipped it over and cut the register that goes inside the "cap". That is all I got done today!
Next time I'm going to need to drill the base screw down holes, then move onto prepping the tank for soldering.