On Thursday 20th July I had to ring 999 as I suspected a heart attack. However by the 1 August 2023 I was released from hospital with the condition Arterial Fibrillation so in a few days I will restart my build.
I have still not re-started the build but the item is nearing the top of the "to do" list.
What a long break from construction all due to Cancer scares and heart attack scare but I am please to report given the all clear.
I have been watching YouTube of
https://youtu.be/tdBjm5D6jxY?si=bTAGv9MSm2wfD4d5
which convinced me to return to making the boiler.
So over breakfast with my friend Martyn I told him I needed some MDF and I am pleased to say that he thinks that he has some.
So that will allow me to continue with the building the boiler.
But first I have to repair my wood working Band Saw
Not being able to find the plans I have bought a new set from Reeves 2000 !!!!
From the model engineer back issues I have been able to print out the necessary pages to be able to read up how to progress the boiler making.
The new set of plans have now arrived and after watching many YouTube presentations I have decided that I need to make up all the Phosphor Bronze bushes so that when I am ready to start silver soldering they are made.
First I must list out all the bushes.
Plan sheet 6A is what is needed as it shows all the dimensions for making the boiler
There are two main sizes of bushes. There is marked on the plan is A which are 1/4" x 40 (and type B which are 5/16 x 40 SEE BELOW)
the type A will require bar of 1/2"
On the rear of the back head, there are 4 type B
On the smoke box tube plate. There are two type B
So require 6 in total
So I must check my stock !!
I think I have all the stock I need to be able to make a start on the bushes !!!!
The drawings of the dimensions of three of the bushes is shown.
If I had not the stock bar it would have cost me at Jan 2025 prices over £60 !!!!!
