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* [https://grabcad.com/library/steam-train-parts-1 CAD files for 1/8 scale Blowdown valve] | * [https://grabcad.com/library/steam-train-parts-1 CAD files for 1/8 scale Blowdown valve] | ||
* [https://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=107497 "Small blowdown valve", <i>Chaski.org</i>] | * [https://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=107497 "Small blowdown valve", <i>Chaski.org</i>] | ||
* [https://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?p=464066&hilit=Austin+Barr#p464066 "Used Blowdown Valves", <i>Chaski.org</i>] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:08, 7 August 2025
Simple Blowdown
[File:David - DSCN1354 - reduced 5.jpg David (Builder01) posted the following on Chaski.org]:
- Here's the drawing and photos of the blowdown valve I made for my loco. I made the body from hex so I could make sure it was driven into the bushing on the boiler tightly. The position for the discharge pipe was marked after the body was screwed into the bushing. Then removed, and tapped for the discharge pipe.