I bought the Vertical kit about 35 years ago and it was about half done over the years. Early March, I found the kit and continued on with it. About then, Ken, WB2TDG, gave me the Horizontal Engine. Shortly after, I bought the Boiler, Pump and Tank kits. I have been working on them, on and off, ever since. I may go out to work on them, and do something else instead. I may finish one part and take a few days to figure out how to make the next part. It may take a day to make a fixture to hold the next part in the machine. With my bad back, a day's work may be 2 hours, 4 hours, depending on my back. I may spend days making a special fixture or tool, knowing it will be useful later. I find it relaxing and enjoyable.
Hooray! Jim, you figured it out. Tell me more!
These videos really add value. How many hours of fun did the vertical and horizontal machines provide?
I bought the Vertical kit about 35 years ago and it was about half done over the years. Early March, I found the kit and continued on with it. About then, Ken, WB2TDG, gave me the Horizontal Engine. Shortly after, I bought the Boiler, Pump and Tank kits. I have been working on them, on and off, ever since. I may go out to work on them, and do something else instead. I may finish one part and take a few days to figure out how to make the next part. It may take a day to make a fixture to hold the next part in the machine. With my bad back, a day's work may be 2 hours, 4 hours, depending on my back. I may spend days making a special fixture or tool, knowing it will be useful later. I find it relaxing and enjoyable.
As they say the relaxation and enjoyment are 'priceless'!