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Stationary Engine List

Making the Most of Winter

By Helen French

http://www.atis.net

As members of the Stationary Engine Mailing List in the Northern Hemisphere got their first taste of winter weather, a couple of relevant subjects came under discussion. While winter is generally recognized as being a time to work on engine restoration projects, there are some things that are hampered by the cold weather, such as painting. But, if your shop is heated by a wood stove, can that be put to use in your efforts?

I've been wondering, how do you all paint your old iron in the winter? It sure makes a mess in the shed, and that modern paint is pretty nasty - I do wear a respirator. I have some ideas, but thought I'd ask the List, first. Right now I'm glazing the Economy 5 HP, and I'm wondering if you can warm up the metal and shoot it outside, at say 20° to 30° F above?

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