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MaineGeezer
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And now for something completely differnet

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I've mentioned that I did "machine shop stuff" before I started building instruments. The other day I finally got back to working on a model steam engine I started about ten years ago. It still needs some detailing, but it runs pretty well. Here is a short video of it running on compressed air.
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just lovely that sound is like music you can make a metronome out of it LOL.

From one machinist to another . Fine work indeed.
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Very cool, now put some wheels on it and a long long tube and some RC controls, and then go outside and play with it.
Joking aside, that is impressive. What a fun thing to build.
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I LOVE miniature steam engines. My Dad had one, we ran it about once a year, don't know what happened to it. It was 55 years ago when I saw it last. I didn't get the video to play, but I will give you accolades in advance. Building an engine of any kind is an impressive and meticulous feat! Now I go try to play it again.
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What a cool project!
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