I regularly help out the members of the Steamtoy Forum by machining widgets for their engines.
One of the most needed components is a wickholder for SEL engines.
The originals were upset from 3/8” tube. I can`t do that........ But I
can machine from solid......
Prototype. 3yrs ago......
![](http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/5462/p4140004.jpg)
Must have made around 20 or so, now......
![](http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/Dayjo/p6150011.jpg)
Had my first serious workshop session of the new season today.........
A backlog has built up due to orders over the winter! 8off needed...... All for export!
![:thumbup:](https://madmodder.net/Smileys/default/happy0034.gif)
Plus 2, spares.
Plus 2, just in case of woopsies.
![Roll Eyes ::)](https://madmodder.net/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif)
Here we go........
10off done, 1st op......... 2 peeping out of the bar.......
![](http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/Dayjo/P3210003.jpg)
It felt nice doing a batch job. Getting into a swing with the work.
2nd op. tomorrow...... Maybe!
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David D