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my dad building me a new engine table- UPDATED

 
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steamyman


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:16 pm    Post subject: my dad building me a new engine table- UPDATED Reply with quote

to keep the rest of my engines on.


He now cut timber for same.

Should take him 2 to 3 hrs to build.


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your going to need a 'Steam Room' soon rather than a table.  
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tmuir wrote:
Your going to need a 'Steam Room' soon rather than a table.  


the garage is a workshop (for my dad) he got bandsaw,2 grinders(1 is hand powered) wood lathe. sawbench.

and for me, a toy/model engine place.  

so we're both happy.


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's good news Clinton.

You can never have too much room for steam.  
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clinton, you have a good steam partner in your dad...tell him we all admire his handiwork.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I sounds like you have a great Dad.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yup... sounds like a cool dude indeed!!

My Dad was college professor, and not very handy, although he thought he was
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As Mr Red Green says:

The women might not find me handsome, but they would find me handy
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

IndianaRog wrote:
Clinton, you have a good steam partner in your dad...tell him we all admire his handiwork.


sure do.  

will do.  
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

it's half built already.....   looks nice and strong.

pics when finished.
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Clinton, not only is your dad handy, he's fast!!
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