I'm taking a break from my hurricane prep so I thought I would try to get this build log caught up. After riveting the boiler I tried to solder it with my hand torch without success. I did some research on the forum and ordered a turbo torch setup. It is similar to the Sievert torches you guys use in Europe. While waiting for the kit to show up, I worked on some of the other parts. First up was the base. I faced the bottom flat and cleaned up the outside.
The base was flipped and turned down to fit in the boiler shell.
Then over to the mill where the mounting holes were drilled.
Then I turned the base on its side and drilled and tapped the mounting holes for the boiler shell.
With that done I started working on the top cap. I mounted it into the lathe and turned the top part. Next I bored the top cap to take the chimney.
The part was flipped and turned to fit in the boiler shell.
Then I put it in the mill to drill and tap the mounting holes and mill the recess for the safety valve.
Next up was the chimney top cap. I started by boring the inside diameter and parted off.
Then I made a form tool in some A2 tool steel and cut the final profile.
By this time my torch came in and I soldered the boiler. After soldering I pressure tested the boiler and found numerous pin holes and seeps.
I'm still working to address those issues. Right now the boiler is on hold until after hurricane Irma.
Till next time
Tony
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