RE: How to bend stainless steel tuubing? Long story -- wanted to do a DJB coal-fired on an Edrig chassis, but he sold out before I got the chassis. So I begged Roundhouse for the top half of Bertie for "Egbert." Then DJB did another run and I got one. So I begged for the other half of Bertie . . . No normally a kit, but Roundhouse will sup...... 23 Feb 2011 09:41 AM Live Steam (0)

How to bend stainless steel tuubing? Hi all,        For reasons that are long and not particularly entertaining, I bought a Roundhouse Bertie in halves, first the the boiler, burner, etc., and then the cahssis.  I am at the point of assembly where I am attaching the lubricator to the superheater tub...... 23 Feb 2011 08:34 AM Live Steam (12)

RE: In line for the Darwin Awards N/T Just a suggestion, but when lighting firey toys, squat down and light from the side. Don't bend over and stare into the barrel. Something I learned with gunpowder about 45 years ago -- when a 14 year old could buy gunpowder. Regards, Mike... 17 Feb 2011 11:59 AM Public Forum (0)

RE: costly math mistake Sorry, not in the measuring cup -- You mix them in the mixing bowl. (I have a BS in math, but I've spent a lot more time in the kitchen than the classroom in the last four decades.) I am assuming you are using a smaller measuring cup and mixing in a larger container. But maybe not -- I know zilc...... 15 Feb 2011 10:27 AM Beginner's Forum (0)

RE: Diamondhead 2011 - 140 Photos and 8 Videos Posted Thanks Mike -- enjoyed the photos, the Carette, and your thoughts on oscillators and tin plate. Best regards, Mike Simpson... 15 Feb 2011 07:41 AM Live Steam (0)

RE: costly math mistake Gentlemen, please -- When in doubt, follow the instructions -- here the recipe. The recipe http://www.quantumsilicones.com/PDFs/data/QM%20130T%20Data%20Sheet.pdf says mix 10:1, silicone to catalyst, by weight. If your 2 lbs. was one batch, then two lbs. = 32 ounces -- add 3.2 ounces of...... 15 Feb 2011 07:37 AM Beginner's Forum (0)

RE: Mike Martin's 2011 Diamondhead videos The Carette was indeed lovely and ran like a champ. Plus Mike is a wonderful fellow and a wealth of knowledge. The garden track (around the planter) gets a surprising amount of use, especially with those who are tinkering or just want to avoid congestion on the main tracks. And, at about 4 feet...... 11 Feb 2011 08:34 AM Live Steam (0)

RE: Locomotive advise Or one of these? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYxDT6ySUSk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBQ3-h4ALLQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R809_4ti8jo Cool, moist days bring out the most dramatic plumes -- actually steam rather than smoke, but quite photogenic. Regards, Mike... 10 Feb 2011 01:06 PM Beginner's Forum (0)

RE: You know you are getting old when this happens... NT OT Is it a sign of old age that I try to buy my beer at stores that have been busted lately for selling to minors, so that they now ID even grey-haired old men? During the depression, my grandmother was a widow supporting four kids as a postmistress in central Florida. I still have the .22 with the...... 08 Feb 2011 07:45 AM Poll Booth (0)

RE: To Tree or Not To Tree Dear Mad, I can't stay away from oak trees, unless I leave home. Three acres on a hilltop, wooded on the back and my wife won't let me play on the front (in public). But, I've gradually cleared a roughly 30 x 80 foot oval area on one side, hedged in with azaeleas and, iron plants,...... 02 Feb 2011 07:26 AM Gardening & Landscaping (0)