silverfoxsteam
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Cyldon 13-1 replica chimneyWell I've finally got around to posting the details.
The thing was made possible thanks to 'Brass Cleaner' making some 3/4" tube available - cheers pal!
The photos tell the story, but a word about the chimney's attachment. I intended to reproduce the U-shaped bracket that was originally provided, a tricky one as it had to be curved to match the chimney. That meant forming the shape in three dimensions and I fine two difficult enough!
Scouring the brain for ideas and the garage for materials, I found a pre-soldered yorkshire 15mm copper pipe blank end. The outside diameter was a little too large for the tube and could therefore be reduced - good start. A suitable hole was drilled in the end for the 6ba fixing screw (happily the boiler ready to take it - no damage there). I carefully filed the copper down to a snug fit inside the chimney and was all ready to cut the copper vertically to form the U-shape when I stopped, having realised that what I had was a much sturdier fixing!
The shape was formed using a 3/8" AF 1/2" drive socket, heat, BIG hammer and careful filing!
Good result I thought. Now I just need to refurb the rest of it.
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John Chapman
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Excellent result, really sets the engine off a treat - congratulations on a first class job.
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Spokesmann
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That really looks the part Stephen, the wood and brass of the 13/1 look just right. 
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silverfoxsteam
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| John Chapman wrote: | | Excellent result, really sets the engine off a treat - congratulations on a first class job. |
Thanks John - you probably recall that it was your information and reference to this very forum that set me on the right track in the first place!
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MFSteam
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That's a better shape round the base of the chimney than the original  . Just goes to show that with simple improvised tools you can produce super results, well done.
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avenger
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Well done Stephen.
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8_10 Brass Cleaner
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Well done mate, I've been using sockets to make the flair on the chimney too. I anneal mine and form them cold.
Thats a nice job. I think I'm going to make a clip for my replacement Cyldon Chimney. I soldered a washer into mine and fitted it with a bolt, sadly it leaks because the chimney is forever being moved. I like your spigot mind.
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Mamod Collector
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Well done thats a top notch job 
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silverfoxsteam
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| MFSteam wrote: | | That's a better shape round the base of the chimney than the original . Just goes to show that with simple improvised tools you can produce super results, well done. |
Thanks Ian.
Knowing your standards and the quality of the work you produce, your comments are really appreciated!
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