Well here it is nearly finished been a few interesting weeks making this.

When i make the next one i will silver solder the boiler tubes in much neater.

The rest i will defiantly Tig weld i am lucky to have the use of a 350 industrial Tig Welder that will run at over 220 amps is what it seems to get good welds and penetration.

I can't wait to build another one i was so afraid at first every step was worried i might do it wrong.

At each stage i have taken to boiler inspectors so they could check at each stage found them very helpful.

I hope to fit front bush i have now made for super heater then i can fit the stays and get it pressure tested.

Started on the Regulator going to use cheese type in a 7/8 copper tube i am hoping its all in line so i dont have to use linkages as suggested.

My boiler is just an inch bigger than standard taper boiler i think this will give me the clearance i will need (i hope)

fingers crossed to see if pressure test goes ok

Ron

Thank you Neil and totally agree about tig welded pipes I would never try Tig welding pipes again will silver solder much neater.

I do think for the rest of the boiler get really good penetration with the Tig welder.

The only problem you need a very good Tig as in some places running 260 280 amps.

The Eastwood could only run ten mins before problems just not enough power.

Very lucky I could use my son's 350 amp industrial Tig but it was over £5000

Looking forward to steam test the weekend fingers crossed till after.

Regards Ron