Very clever

Amazing everyone still has two eyes and ten fingers (hopefully) with the things we did and got away with unscathed.

Thanks all and no I didn't think about a LED bulb. The incandescent lamp certainly puts a load on the engine.

Liked reading all the childhood exploits with toy caps. We did all those things as well and we also used to drag one along on concrete with a finger, then the next and the next and the next.

PU....it's like a lightbulb just went off in my brain.

Thanks

Model Steam Engine with Transmission Running a Water Pump

A Jensen Model 20G Steam Engine with a DIY speed reducing Transmission Running a modified Academy Beam Water Pump. The transmission I made is a real bonus for running accessories off a model or toy steam engine. Makes accessories much more realistic being able to turn over slowly. Thanks for watching, Jim

Following this thread.

Thanks all appreciate the replies and yes the mild steel table rusted over night where the powder had flashed.

Steam Engine + Steam Hammer + Toy Caps = FUN

Finally got around to 'Bustin Caps' using my steam driven trip hammer. Literally was a blast and did enjoy myself immensely

Edited By Blue Heeler on 13/10/2022 05:23:12

Thanks Trevor

G'day Trevor , not sure about my skill level but I would be interested in seeing these trip hammers. Do you have a link or some photos?

Cheers,
Jim

This Jensen #5 Steam Engine is under load running a Baker Fan and it makes it create a really nice working chuff sound with the engine doing some work. This was an electrically heated boiler that I converted over to be fired off a gas flame -

Hi Rob I saw that too, I think it was seeing the rear hammer behind the front hammer and then the shutter speed (60fps) playing some optical illusion trick?

Edited By Blue Heeler on 25/05/2021 01:34:23

Thanks Nick, appreciated.

Thanks Michael

Home Made Steam Driven Trip Hammer doing some work flattening out 1.5mm and 3mm thick wire solder.

This is fun steam driven accessory to use, a bit hard on the ears though!

Thanks Steve

Thanks Mike it turned out a fun steam driven accessory.

DIY Steam Trip Hammer powered by Jensen 20G Steam

This is a DIY homemade Steam Trip Hammer powered by a Jensen 20G Steam Engine the green belting I'm using is a larger 3mm thickness which is a thicker than normal belting for some added grip.

Edited By Blue Heeler on 20/05/2021 02:35:34

Thanks Jason, do you think its ok to use in skin contact?

Can anyone tell me if 45% silver solder is 'safe' for a copper bracelet jewelry repair that will be worn against skin?

Of course common lead solder would be bad, but what makes up the other 55% of a 45% silver brazing stick?