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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Fowler Traction Engine – new part – Ashpan
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Life after upgrade of host server
Well with the help of many but Patrick in particular, the upgrade has now been completed and we think that all the bugs are gone. However, if you see one please, please let me know.
Sorry for the disruption of Service recently to this blog
For all the visitors to my website www.mikes-models.com and this blog may I say I am sorry for any disruption you have suffered. Due to the number of visitors to both sites I have had to upgrade my web hosting … Continue reading
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Progress on the 15 cams for the Hit ‘n’ Miss engine
The last of the first phase cam blanks was completed this morning and the next stage started. This involves finishing the back or parted off part and finishing to thickness. for this I have made a fixture that not … Continue reading
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Work underway again on the Fowler A7 traction engine
Well the Fowler is back under way. Today I managed to finish the dummy throat plate and solder it onto the boiler proper. You can follow the build with more detail on my main website www.mikes-models.com
At last I have finished the chess set construction notes
Metal chess set designed and made by Mike Freeman copyright mwf 2007 At last I have completed the consrtuction notes for the chess set I designed and built during 2007 and presented to my brother, Stephen on his retirement from … Continue reading
Fowler, Hit ‘n’ Miss, and finishing the ‘special’ project!
This mornings session was spent cleaning up after finishing off the ‘special’ project. This then allowed me to size up the two tasks starting tomorrow. Firstly I reviewed the process for making the cams ( I am glad I write … Continue reading
Day off from the workshop – gone fishing!
Well today I spent fishing instead of finishing off the ‘special’ project. However one interesting feature I can let you in on is a new (to me) method of finishing wood. Instead of varnish, oil or wax, use superglue. Yes, … Continue reading
Work does continue in the workshop…its just a secret!
I really would like to show you what I am making, honest……but I am having a good time doing it. I am nearly finished as well so from Thursday (to be safe) the cams will start and hopefully finish….. I … Continue reading