After the inspection on Saturday (an overall positive report) a few touch ups were required around the firebox door plate adjacent to the crown sheet and a row of stays on the inside of the plate. This was done by applying some heat on the inside of the firebox and for the stays some heat and solder in the water space.
After pickling, the front tubeplate was drilled and prepared for soldering the main steam flange to it. A ring of silver solder around the flange did the trick.
Some other bushes and threads were machined for various parts of the boiler, the safety valve and regulator.
Happy steaming!
Nigel
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