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Les


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just try not to burn yourself then.  


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Nick


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Joined: 15 Dec 2007
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good way to save on Mamod decals, run them without the firebox.
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Atticman


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Joined: 29 Oct 2007
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Take care when polishing Willsy, its easy to disturb the soldered pipes sometimes  esp if suspending them unsupported....

Some of the Mamod soldering started of well weak

Then having polished it youve gotta get it dirty soldering  
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John Richards


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Joined: 28 Jan 2008
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Location: Hillman, Western Australia
PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:44 am    Post subject: Cleaning steamer Reply with quote
If it was me I`d drop her in a container of White Vinegar for an hour
she should come out spotless, This do`se a good job cleaning up a
Copper Boiler when I build Steam Boilers.
This will clean her out inside and out.
Works for me.

John.
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willsy


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
boiler and pipework now good shiney and clean. brasso works like magic now just the rest  to clean now will post some pics later
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willsy


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
here it is this is as clean as could get it which lots cleaner than when i got it shame the base paint wasnt fantastic


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Les


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's a vast improvement. Well done, now you can steam it and make it dirty again.
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johnreid


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
That is a real good job. The paint on the base just means that you do not have to be afraid to use it.  
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Nick


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's blinding.

Great Job!
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willsy


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
gonna give it its first fireing later but may sell this one as other one in better condition
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Cranko


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Joined: 03 Aug 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'll Have to wear the dark glasses next time i look at you posts    
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