Did I Wreck two piston rings ?

[David Powell]

Does it really matter if someone pays a little over the average, median, or expected price for something hobby related if it is something they actually...

[David Powell]

There is a world of a difference between a hoarder and a collector/ hobbyist.
The hoarder keeps everything,rubbish scrap and all.
The collector/...

[David Powell]

IF you think you are in trouble then spare a thought for me.
I met and married the only woman member of Toronto Society of Model Engineers.
...

[David Powell]

HI, I am rather disabled and use small winches to unload and load my model steam engines
. I usually power the winches with hand held automotive...

[David Powell]

I have a simple, effective arrangement, on my Myford ML10.
On the outboard end of the leadscrew I fitted a graduated handwheel. I machined a groove...

[David Powell]

MY usual test is to prevent the engine from turning and apply steam. A really good engine will not pass any steam by. Most show a slight blow which when...

[David Powell]

The assembly and dissembly of the cylinder end of the engine itself is not difficult. However, removing and replacing the 200 odd pound complete lump...

[David Powell]

I am trying to improve the performance of our 4inch scale Clayton undertype steam wagon. It has two cylinders. The pistons each have two rings, 1/8 th...

[David Powell]

I have, and occasionally use a set of Jo blocks made by my late friend John Crook. He made them using his employers set for comparison
They are...

[David Powell]

Long ago I met a kind old man
When I got to know him he was in his 80s. He spent his working life as a threshing and agriculture contractor....