Vertical Boiler Project

       These pages chronicle the construction of a model steam boiler. I am building a vertical steam boiler to power my PM Research 6CI Steam Engine and to learn what I can about model boilermaking. I am posting my building experience with this boiler for the benefit of other amateur model engineers and those who are fascinated with steam power like myself. If you have any questions or comments about this project feel free to contact me.

Thanks, Don Giandomenico

       WARNING ! This project is posted for entertainment value only! Do not attempt to re-create this project as these articles are not written as “how-to” or “instructable” articles. There are no plans or engineered drawings on these pages so please do not attempt to build a boiler solely from the information posted on this site!!! RCDON is not responsible for damages or injury resulting from the information posted in these pages!!!

3/28/11 Getting started with the boiler shell

4/3/11 Forming the end plates

4/10/11 Preparing the boiler for rivets

4/17/11 Riveting the boiler end plates

4/23/11 Installing the boiler tubes and fittings

5/7/11 Building the firebox and burner

5/11/11 Building the smoke stack

5/16/11 Plumbing the boiler

5/22/11 Building the boiler feed pump

5/26/11 Finishing the project

       Thanks again for all of the positive comments about my projects. I appreciate your e-mails as they encourage me on my website efforts.

Thanks, Don Giandomenico

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