Next Meeting Saturday, January 31, 2015 Town of Wien Hall W4302 County Rd M (Junction of roads M & N) Edgar, WI 54426 Our club motto…From the past comes the future and by the preservation of this equipment, we introduce the knowledge of the past to generations of the future. January 2015 Last Club Meeting... Special thanks to Matt & Eva Harvey for hosting the last club meeting and for serving lunch. In addition, thanks to everyone who brought something to pass for the potluck lunch - your contribution was greatly appreciated! Club Officers Board of Directors Term up - May 2015 Mike Wahl N10447 County G New Holstein, WI 53061 (920) 898-1853 [email protected] Charlie Hendrickson 51 E. Cox Rd. Edgerton, WI 53534 (608) 868-2814 [email protected] Dale Noel W1263 Fish Rd. Bangor, WI 54614 (608) 486-4057 [email protected] President Pete Deets 304 Garfield Ave. Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 882-9052 [email protected] Term up - May 2016 Dennis Lauer W6575 Hwy 11 Monroe WI 53566 (608) 325-2248 [email protected] Vice President Charlie Hendrickson 51 East Cox Rd. Edgerton, WI 53534 (608) 868-2814 (best contact) [email protected] Gary Schacht 7393 345th St. Stanley WI 54768 (715) 644-2231 [email protected] Secretary/ Treasurer (Newsletter) Vicky Mayer 221 Seifert St. Adell, WI 53001 (920) 838-1798 [email protected] Matt Harvey W2726 Ba dger D r. Campbellsport, WI 53010 (920) 533-8276 [email protected] Steam School Contact Jeff Bloemers Cart Path Rd. Sheboygan, WI [email protected] (920) 287-1146 Term up - May 2017 Jamie Stevenson N9596 Howard Rd Whitewater, WI 53190 (262) 893-1393 [email protected] Paul Reckelberg N3212 County Rd. AB Luxemburg, WI 54217-7743 (920) 845-2908 [email protected] Harvey meeting photos 1 Pete Deets 304 Garfield Ave. Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 882-9052 [email protected] scholarships were presented, two from  WHSEA and from John Milner in memory of Next Club Meeting Cathy Milner. When: Saturday, January 31, 2015 Next year's school is on September 25th, Where: Town of Wien Hall 26th, & 27th. W4302 County Rd M Thanks was giving to Jim Hackbarth for (Junction of roads M & N) supplying the tables for today's meeting. Edgar, WI 54426 Mike Wahl gave a NBIC report. Everything Lunch will be served (sandwiches, pickles, chips, and cake). If you would like to bring something to submitted at the July meeting will be in the pass, please feel free. May 2015 book, which includes stay pitch/rectangle pitch 11% increase in Time: 1:00 p.m. General Membership Meeting pressure.  New info on UT regarding pitting & what to do. The committee is currently working on Last Meeting Notes 2017-radio graph examination, barrel The last meeting was held on November 8 at replacement. Matt & Eva Harvey's homestead in Campbellsport, WI. Next meeting-Vertical boiler will be discussed. Meeting was called to order by President Pete Deets but handed over to Vice President The next meeting is on January 19 in Charlie Hendrickson. Orlando, FL. A moment of silence regarding Veterans Day 501(c )(3) Status-Pete Deets was taken and thanks was giving to Matt & Changes were submitted regarding Articles Eva Harvey for hosting today's meeting. of Incorporation. Once accepted an account will be established with the state & the form Secretary minutes of the May 3, 2014 meeting were read by Vicky Mayer and accepted. will be filled out. Treasurer's Report dated November 8, 2014 New Business A donation will be giving to the Harvey's for was read by Vicky Mayer and accepted. hosting today's meeting. Jeff Bloemers said that the 2014 steam Discussion held regarding wood cutting plan school went well. There were 41 students and in March further discussion will take place at the weather was nice. Jim Hackbarth & crew the next meeting. served the Saturday night meal. Three 2 Club Patches The class is open to the first 40 people that To purchase club patches please contact register. Pre registration is required. There Dennis/Betsy Lauer at 608-325-2248 or will be classroom discussion as well as [email protected]. Patches are hands-on with full size and model engines available in 2 ½” or 4” and are $3 each or $5 steamed up. Class topics include Steam for both. Theory, Steam Engine Components, Boiler Construction, Operation and Maintenance, Piping, Valves and Accessories, Firing under various loads, Handling an Engine, Boiler Water Treatment, and Emergency Procedures. This class is not intended to qualify you as an operator, but to give you the basic knowledge of steam engine operation and maintenance. There will be an optional catered meal on Saturday night for $10.00. Guests are Steam School 2015 welcome. Primitive camping is available on Our annual Steam School will be held the show grounds, free of charge. Showers September 25, 26, & 27, 2015 at the Rock will also be available. Steam School is held River Thresheree show grounds located rain or shine & different parts of the class are between Janesville & Edgerton, WI. held outside so please dress appropriately (warm clothes, work clothes/gloves, boots, The class fee is $65, which includes a etc.). textbook, the Steam Traction Engineer's Checklist, the Case Steam Engine Manual, A.S.O.P.E. (American Society of Power lunch on Saturday/Sunday, and for non-club Engineers) test will be offered, but not members includes a 1 year membership with mandatory, after the school on Sunday at a the Wisconsin Historical Steam Engine cost of $55. Association. More attendee information including This class also credits 16 hours of instruction registration form & scholarship information toward the MN state hobby engineer’s can be found on our website license and the OH historical operator's www.whsea.org or contact Jeff Bloemers at license. 920-287-1146 / [email protected]. Youth scholarships are also available. 3 About Us Steam School Manual On January 18, 2003 a meeting was held Below is an excerpt from the Steam with approximately 70 interested parties School manual on Engine Components. to form a non-profit corporation, the Please note: This is intended to be a basic introduction membership of which is open to all who to the components of the steam traction engine. Many excellent books are available to the engineer that goes into every detail of the steam traction engine. enjoy the operation of all kinds of steam and related vintage machinery. Our mission and purpose of this corporation shall be for the education and preservation of steam traction engines and all kinds of vintage steam and related machinery, engineers, and the promotion of safety in the operation and management of traction engines and vintage engines and boilers. Diagram from How Stuff Works In January of 2003, the state of Wisconsin Cylinder added ultrasound testing to its boiler The cylinder is constructed of a single piece of cast inspection requirements. Our organization iron bored out smooth. This is the location that steam has formed a legislative committee that is is transferred into mechanical power. currently working with the state with Piston positive results on how boiler inspections The piston is a circular disc working back and forth are to be carried out. Club member, Mike in the cylinder usually made of a hollow casting. To Wahl has been elected by the club to achieve a steam tight seal in the cylinder the piston is supplied with spring loaded rings on the outer represent WHSEA at the NBIC (National circumference of the piston that are slightly larger in Board Inspection Code) meetings. diameter than the piston and ride against the cylinder walls. Our first school was held in October 2004, Piston Rod with 44 students and a great deal of The piston rod is of wrought iron or steel, and is positive feedback. Six of our state boiler fitted firmly and rigidly into the piston at one end. It inspectors attended our 2005 steam runs from the piston through one head of the cylinder, school and they had many good passing through a steam tight "stuffing box." The opposite end of the piston rod is attached to the comments. In 2006, we filled our school to the limit and could have signed many crosshead. more. Left over Steam School manuals are available for purchase. Please let Jeff Bloemers know if you would like to purchase one. 4