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Thank you jasonb and h.

When using bronze for the studs is it LG2, PB1 or PB102 grade or something else?

I noticed that jason said to use foliac between the cyclinder and boiler. Is that the same for everything that bolts/fixes to the cylinder, and would i use a gasket with foliac or not.

Hi Jasonb

Ok thank you for the help. Yes it has got the pad inside. Hopefully it will be in the right place as I purchased it second hand.

When you say sealant. Do you mean a thread lock or stud lock type of stuff or can I use ptfe tape?

I know you say bronze studs are best. Dose the mean that stainless steel ones are not recommend?

I Have a Bridgeport, so I will try the knee to start with and take it from there.

Thanks again.

Hi all

I'm looking for some advise on drilling a 2" scale Minnie boiler. I'm ready for drilling the copper boiler to fit the cylinder. Do I drill all the way through in to the boiler or do I need to not go through all the way. I'm sort of wondering if steam might come through the threads? Also is it advised to use bolts or is it ok with studs and nuts? If I use studs are they ok out of stainless? Are there any specific/recommend drill bits to drill the copper as I've drilled a test hole for the steam chest and had a bit of a job. Almost like the drill bits are to sharp and rip there way in. Thanks in advance for the info/advise.

I can see where you coming from Ron but, I would never get it completed if I did that. It would take me a lot more time.

Thank you Jasonb.

Thanks for the more detailed information. It has helped a lot.

I do anticipate spending on tools or the use of a very good friends workshop.

Time to do some thinking

Thank you Jasonb. Are you talking from experience or a estimate? I've toted up the castings to around £3300 and wanted to know how much the other materials. Would the boiler certificate be on top of that.? How long dose a certificate last?

Hi all. I'm looking at building a 2" Minnie and was wondering if anyone could give me a rough idea as to how much it would cost for all the materials.

Thanks in advance.