Some more work on the Pansy boiler construction, barrel/throatplate/firebox seams underway. First they were set up to be drilled and riveted, given a super-clean, fluxed, and then riveted.
After that was done, the boiler stood up on end and surrounded with firebricks to conserve heat.
Then a good preheat done with the LPG and slowly worked around the seams with the oxy and silver solder. The capillary action of the solder brought a good show on the inside of the seams, with a couple of areas around the outer firebox to touch up from the inside. The areas to add a little more were marked close by on the copper with some chalk.
Below pictures show both set ups.
Happy steaming!
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