Myfordboy helps by Silver Soldering the Ellie Steam Tram Boiler.Nobbys Workshop2026-01-17 | My good friend David Abbott, aka Myfordboy kindly offered to silver solder the boiler on my Ellie Steam Tram.
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@MrFactotumEllie Oscillating Engine Test Run.Nobbys Workshop2026-09-27 | Engine assembled with gears fitted and tested.Face Mill insert accuracy test.Nobbys Workshop2026-09-20 | Measuring insert height and adjustment, and test cut.Fountain Pen Cartridge Piercing Removal Tool.Nobbys Workshop2026-09-17 | Making this special tool for Mrs Nobby.V-Blocks for my Fixture/Tooling Plate.Nobbys Workshop2026-09-13 | Making some small V-Blocks to use on my fixture plate.Myford Lathe Spindle Driving Handle.Nobbys Workshop2026-09-02 | How to my your own version.
These are available from Myford Lathes at £69.50
See this version on this YT channel @SteveJordanSafety Valve for Ellie Steam TramNobbys Workshop2026-08-30 | Part 29 of the Ellie Steam Tram build.Face Milling Cutter.Nobbys Workshop2026-08-27 | Improved inserts for aluminium.
Type APGT 1604 PBFR - G2 - MA H01Lathe Shear Tool.Nobbys Workshop2026-08-23 | Shear tool test on copper.
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Diamond tool made by - @daveticehurst4191Ellie Steam Tram - Part 28 - Machining the Piston.Nobbys Workshop2026-08-16 | Piston and piston ring.Fixture/Tooling Plate Pivot Clamps.Nobbys Workshop2026-08-12 | Some extra details on how the clamps were made.
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@joepie221Ellie Steam Tram - Part 27 - Drilling and Reaming the Cylinder Bore.Nobbys Workshop2026-08-09 | The cylinder bore and end cap.Ellie’s Buffer Beams - A little bit of extra detail.Nobbys Workshop2026-08-07 | Just adding some extra detailing to the Buffer Beams.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 26 - Machining the Cylinder.Nobbys Workshop2026-08-02 | Work on the lathe and milling machine.Tramming the Mini Mill.Nobbys Workshop2026-07-26 | One of those jobs that’s always a challenge, but hopefully not any more.
Do take a look at this channel
@daveticehurst4191Another Workshop Sticker Exchange.Nobbys Workshop2026-07-24 | Sticker exchange with The Weekend Shedhead.
@WeekendShedHeadEllie Steam Tram - Part 25 - Engine Build P3.Nobbys Workshop2026-07-19 | Further work on the engine.A new Workshop Sticker Exchange.Nobbys Workshop2026-07-16 | A sticker exchange with Modelling Mark.
Do take a look at his YouTube channel.
@modellingmarkMicrometers - How many do you need.Nobbys Workshop2026-07-12 | A look at my workshop micrometers.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 24 - Engine Build P2.Nobbys Workshop2026-07-05 | Continuing the engine frame build.4th Anniversary of my YouTube Channel and a New Workshop Sticker.Nobbys Workshop2026-07-04 | Celebrating 4 years on YouTube. 2061 Subscribers and 214 Videos.
Please take a look and subscribe to Tea and Biscuits channel @tandbEllie Steam Tram - Part 23 - Wheels and Engine Build.Nobbys Workshop2026-06-28 | Explaining about the wheels and updates.
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@myfordboyWorkshop AnnouncementNobbys Workshop2026-06-25 | A big change in the workshopEllie Steam Tram - Part 22 - Making the Cranks.Nobbys Workshop2026-06-21 | Some machining and hand filling.Engineers Parallels.Nobbys Workshop2026-06-18 | A little discussion on engineers parallels.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 21 - Connecting Rods.Nobbys Workshop2026-06-14 | Interesting machining job.Fixture/Tooling Plate and new Workshop Sticker.Nobbys Workshop2026-06-07 | Making a second Fixture Plate.
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@StuartsShedEllie Steam Tram - Part 20 - Mounting the Chassis on the Footplate.Nobbys Workshop2026-05-31 | Drilling holes in aluminium angle and transferring and tapping holes.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 19 - Axle Bearings and Chassis.Nobbys Workshop2026-05-24 | Some lathe, bench drill and thread tapping jig work.Old Starrett Micrometer Restoration.Nobbys Workshop2026-05-17 | Cleaning and calibrating two micrometers and using Nob-O-Rust Formula.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 18 - Test mounting the boiler and burner.Nobbys Workshop2026-05-10 | setup to drill holes in the Ellie footplate.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 17 - Building the Chassis Frame.Nobbys Workshop2026-03-29 | Drilling various holes in the chassis frame for the axel bearings etc.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 16 - Soldering the Burner.Nobbys Workshop2026-03-22 | Trying out different methods of soldering.
People who helped with advice…..
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@myfordboyEllie Project Update and Some Exciting News.Nobbys Workshop2026-03-15 | Project update, New Subscribers and a Workshop Gift.
Take a look and support the channels below…….
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@eccentricengineerEllie Steam Tram - Part 15 - Burner end caps and fittings.Nobbys Workshop2026-03-08 | Flattening some copper and machining the fuel tank fittings.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 14 - Drilling holes in the Copper Tube.Nobbys Workshop2026-03-01 | More forming work and drilling holes.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 13 - Annealing and Forming the Copper Tube.Nobbys Workshop2026-02-22 | Forming the fuel tank for the burner from round copper pipe.
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@daveticehurst4191Magnetic Chuck for the Milling Machine.Nobbys Workshop2026-02-15 | A new useful tool for the workshop.Ellie Steam Tram - Part 12 - Remaking the Burner.Nobbys Workshop2026-02-01 | A different approach to making the fuel tank.
@myfordboyNobby’s Workshop Recap for 2025Nobbys Workshop2026-01-25 | A look at what I did in my workshop in 2025 and some new tools added.
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@myfordboyA Small Myford Lathe Job & Workbench Repair.Nobbys Workshop2025-12-21 | My last video before Christmas.Car Boot Sale ~ Flea Market.Nobbys Workshop2025-11-23 | My first Car Boot Sale in over 30 years.Moore and Wright 0 to 1/2” Micrometer.Nobbys Workshop2025-11-16 | A new micrometer for the Workshop.Ball Turning on the Myford Lathe.Nobbys Workshop2025-11-09 | Making a replacement knob for the Myford back gear lever.
@daveticehurst4191Myford Collet Chuck Testing.Nobbys Workshop2025-11-02 | Testing my new ER25 collet chuck and collets.Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition 2025.Nobbys Workshop2025-10-19 | Visit to the exhibition and tool finds.
The castings for the Essex Engine on the Stirling Society stand are available from Myfordboy @myfordboyMini Milling Machine - Fixing a problem.Nobbys Workshop2025-10-12 | Modifications to the motor pulley.Lawn Mower Club Rally & Tool Haul.Nobbys Workshop2025-10-05 | Our visit to our local museum and Lawn Mower Club Rally.Lathe Tool Height Gauge.Nobbys Workshop2025-09-28 | Project from scrap bits and bobs.Myford Lathe Sensitive Drill Chuck.Nobbys Workshop2025-09-21 | Tailstock tap and die holder and sensitive drill chuck.