Wallace
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Brass tools and MM2A little while back I bought these brass tools
I have all the mamod tools anyway, so thought I would combine them with my brass wheeled MM2 for a display.
I do have a safety valve for the engine, but forgot to put it in for the picture 
Small O rings make great washers for protecting the bases from screws.
And yes, this was leftover ply and stain/varnish, from my Jensen 100 base, and I still have plenty left 
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Mamodman123
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Wow that really looks the part mate! 
So much brass! Bet that weighs quite a bit now! The engine and tools are pretty much as they would have been 60 odd years ago! 
Well done Wallace! Great display 
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Graham-Jilly
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great display wallace realy well done
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Griffin
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Now, that is very nice
Well done Wallace, very well presented display there.
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SillyBilly
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Very nice, I'm sure you could fit another tool next to the engine!  Just have to find and buy it first
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Mamodman123
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| SillyBilly wrote: | | Very nice, I'm sure you could fit another tool next to the engine! Just have to find and buy it first |
There is a polisher you can get, but the grinder didn't come into the Mamod range until '52 
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James
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Wallace, that's great!!
Really jealous!
The brass press.. well, that's just the bee's knees!!!
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Mamodman123
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| James wrote: | Wallace, that's great!!
Really jealous!
The brass press.. well, that's just the bee's knees!!! |
Aye lad they are great
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MTA
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Good thing I had my sunglasses to hand! I have always liked the brass tools. They have so much more character, splendour (no, not the sugar alternative ) and colour than the ones with the plain flywheels. Thanks for posting the pics Wallace
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Cranko
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Looks brilliant , how many wicks does that burner have 
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Steve_S
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They're great Wallace!
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Mamodman123
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| Cranko wrote: | | Looks brilliant , how many wicks does that burner have |
Two!
Its probably the rarest wick burner...they always seem to get lost
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Stitch
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Lovely Wallace. Those brass tools are superb!
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Graham-Jilly
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | | Cranko wrote: | | Looks brilliant , how many wicks does that burner have |
Two!
Its probably the rarest wick burner...they always seem to get lost |
we must be lucky as we have 2 2 wick burners
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steamyman
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looks the part Wallace. well done.
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johnreid
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Real nice, they top off any collection/
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JensenSteamMan
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WoW! that is a nice setup there! Wouldnt mind having that a bit!
Cheers,
Casey
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Wallace
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Wow, thanks for the comments everyone.
Just shows, no matter what engine wreck you see, if you like it, buy it.
I bought the Flatbase MM2 minus it's piston, crank, and burner. About 35 pound?
Within a week I bought an absolute wreck of a raised base MM2, but it had the 2 wick burner. Paid about 22pound, got my parts, sold the rest on in oz for a decent sum.
But that's why the engine has the wrong piston rod.
SB, I was thinking of leaving more space for the extra tool of that era, but thought my chances are slim. If I ever get one, I'll make another base
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flywheel61
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They really look great, lots of lovely brassesssssssssssssss. I still have to get all the brass tools except the hammer and I'll have to find a flat base line shaft somewhere along the line. I like the way you've set them up, it's great.
Cheers
Chris
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Wallace
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Thanks Chris
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Mamodman123
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| Wallace wrote: | Wow, thanks for the comments everyone.
Just shows, no matter what engine wreck you see, if you like it, buy it.
I bought the Flatbase MM2 minus it's piston, crank, and burner. About 35 pound?
Within a week I bought an absolute wreck of a raised base MM2, but it had the 2 wick burner. Paid about 22pound, got my parts, sold the rest on in oz for a decent sum.
But that's why the engine has the wrong piston rod.
SB, I was thinking of leaving more space for the extra tool of that era, but thought my chances are slim. If I ever get one, I'll make another base |
I would buy any rare Mamod even if it was missing a base . As you've done mate, replaced the parts from another wreak
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Minor1PJG
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Wow, that looks really good all mounted on a board.
I've only recently acquired a MM2 Brass wheeled flatbase but with the tools all mounted together that really does look good. I can see some new purchases are required now
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Graham-Jilly
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looks realy great setup like that like it mate well done
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Cranko
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Very nice
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johnreid
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I like the idea of covering the board with a decorative paper, looks like tile work or something. I will have to do some looking around when I eventually build up one for myself, good idea.
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Wallace
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Thanks for the comments.
John I really like your idea. I like the typical bing bases, that look like tile work.
I thought of doing that ages ago, but moreso with a cobblestone effect floor, or even concrete look.
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James
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Great idea re the cobbles!!!
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