I finished up with the seat today. Came out looking pretty sharp and
I'm really happy with it.Do You Have a Different Hobby?
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I'm really happy with it.
I read that too quickly as your motorcycle is operated by an old steam engine.
That looks like some steam-punk creation right there!
I must say that a pipe looks to be a necessity when operating a steam train.
I must say that a pipe looks to be a necessity when operating a steam train.
That's a cool hobby. Many years ago I had a mini (toy) steam plants that used the fuel pellets. It was fun, not a cool as a real steam engine though.
The little engine to the right is a small steam powered water pump, which feeds the large boiler on the left - this provides the steam to power the coal / clay mine winding engine pictured below.
And yes, pipe essential!
The Henry Ford Museum near Detroit has some steam engines. It's been many years since I've visited. Here's a link you might find interesting.
Made In America: Power Exhibit - Steam Engine | Henry Ford Museum - https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/henry-ford-museum/exhibits/made-in-america-power/
The wife & I love RVing and have been pretty active with this for the past 5 - 6 years -- it's a great way to see the country and escape from the summer heat here in the Houston area. This is a pic of our current rig. Our plan this year was to head out from early June to late October, but the virus has changed our plan to "Wait & see." Already had reservations in NM, CO, MY & MT, but shortly will have to start doing some cancellations.
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As a Freemason I do a lot of reading and philosophy. I take tea probably beyond hobby. I watercolor paint.
Talk about something ideal to roast your nuts, That's it if you had a problem with it...
Sounds like we have a lot in common - I'm into medieval living history / reenactment and like getting out into the country. I got into clay pipes through seeing 17th / 18th century reenactors smoking them!
Related to my MGB hobby and the care it takes, I'm upgrading my tool box from a small Craftsman stack to a much larger Snap-On set. The Snap-On box belonged to my father-in-law, who passed in June. He was a retired Chrysler and big truck service manager and the box was in many of his shops, than his home garage on retirement.
These two pieces empty, weighed over 500 lbs. It was quite a feat getting them into my wife's truck for transport. Several beefy neighbor boys helped and no fingers or toes were smashed.
We shared a mechanical interest and he always said, make sure you take that box home. It was full of Snap-On and MAC tools. I spent two evenings, emptying and organizing the sets for mostly resale (I kept some, but have most of my own). It needs a few touch up's and lube, and the drawers are removed now for cleaning/lube/touch up. I ordered some good drawer liner which comes today.
I bought the Craftsman box 22 years ago, but it's been stuffed to the gills for several years. It will go to my son-in-law in New Orleans next week to continue it's life journey.
These two pieces empty, weighed over 500 lbs. It was quite a feat getting them into my wife's truck for transport. Several beefy neighbor boys helped and no fingers or toes were smashed.
We shared a mechanical interest and he always said, make sure you take that box home. It was full of Snap-On and MAC tools. I spent two evenings, emptying and organizing the sets for mostly resale (I kept some, but have most of my own). It needs a few touch up's and lube, and the drawers are removed now for cleaning/lube/touch up. I ordered some good drawer liner which comes today.
I bought the Craftsman box 22 years ago, but it's been stuffed to the gills for several years. It will go to my son-in-law in New Orleans next week to continue it's life journey.
And, like many in the pandemic, I stared bicycling again on my old mountain bike. It was hard to find reasonably priced bikes in this area, but I bought a used Diamondback Hybrid in June. My brother said I would hate the cheap front suspension and he was right. A neighbor bought that and I found this Raleigh Redux 3 flat bar gravel bike, which I love. Single chain ring, 1x10 with hydraulic brakes. Good for the road and nearby C&O Canal for rides with the wife (found her a Fuji hybrid in April).
Well, apparently disc brakes are all the rage now and hydraulic actuation is the best (they also make a cable disc). I found A LOT has changed in bicycles since the 20 year gap when I purchased my mountain bike. My brother just spend $4,000 in a Specialized road bike with an electronic rear derailleur!
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