Simple spirit burner

0:27

A gas burner could be used.

0:35

Construction starts with a copper sheet.

0:59

This will make the end caps.

1:13

The copper disc is annealed to soften the copper.

3:18

Wooden former

4:04

There is no need to water quench, this just saves time waiting for it to cool.

5:23

Final annealing

7:14

Trial fit in the boiler barrel

8:36

Double stick tape

8:58

The edges are tidied up.

9:49

The outside is turned to fit the barrel.

10:18

A hole is made for the chimney.

12:06

Deburring the edges

13:16

Holes are drilled for the safety valve and steam outlet.

13:54

The boiler barrel aperture is marked out.

14:20

Holes are drilled for the water gauge bushes.

16:27

Parts ready to silver solder.

16:48
Make a Simple Boiler for Model Steam Engines Part 1
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This little boiler was made to power the Myfordboy steam engine. It is kept simple and works well.

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