Strippy Stripey by Mandy Munroe Based on Seminole techniques, spots & stripes give this throw an up to date look! This quilt is a contemporary take on techniques developed by the Seminole Indians from the Everglades in Florida. The detailed & seemingly intricate work made from strips of fabric was prepared in bands & used to decorate clothing. The proportions used in this quilt are larger & therefore quicker to piece, making this an ideal weekend project. Finished

Size: Approx. 86cm x 145cm (34 x 57) Skill Level: Beginner This project is an extract from Popular Patchwork magazine first published in October 2009. It is a Digital Edition & comes as a downloadable PDF file.

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New Vanguard 121 Author: Gordon L Rottman Illustrator: Hugh Johnson About this book The eight-wheeled (8x 8) Stryker combat light armored vehicle was adopted by the US Army in 2002 to provide a comparatively rapidly deployable contingency force with armor protection, tactical mobility, & heavy firepower, as well as advanced comm&, control communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities. Covering the first new US Army release since the M1 Abrams MBT, this book details the conception, ongoing development & deployment of one of the most highly anticipated new AFVs in recent years, including its service in Iraq & the ensuing controversy surrounding the Stryker's varying successes. Contents Introduction · Design & development of the Stryker Combat Vehicle · Variants & users · Weapons & tactics · Operational history · Controversy · Glossary · Bibliography · Color plate commentary · Index Paperback; July 2006; 48 pages; ISBN: 9781841769301 ...

The Stuart 10H is a development from the popular 10V Engine. It is more than capable of 'doing work' & can easily power a small dynamo or pump. This small horizontal engine offers both power when run at high speed & visual interest when operated at slow crankshaft speeds. Engine Description: Stuart 10H Ready to Run. Specifications: Length: 6 Inches. Flywheel: 3 Inch Diameter. Bore: 3/4 Inch. Stroke: 3/4 Inch. Contents: Cast Iron: Boxbed, soleplate, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top & bottom cylinder covers, flywheel. Brass: Slide valve, piston, connecting rod, eccentric rod, valve operating block, glands, crosshead, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, crankwebbs, eccentric sheave, crosshead pin, piston & valve rods. Sundries: Detailed drawings, gaskets, cylinder lagging, gland packing, fixings pack. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: 10H Ready to Run Models (34-50-71197) ...

The Stuart 10H is a development from the popular 10V Engine. It is more than capable of 'doing work' & can easily power a small dynamo or pump. This small horizontal engine offers both power when run at high speed & visual interest when operated at slow crankshaft speeds. To assist the beginner the book Building a Vertical Steam Engine. is available. It describes in detail the machining of all the components, & is full of advice for the more challenging operations. Please remember our sets of castings require the use of a lathe & milling machine to turn them into a working steam engine. Engine Description: Stuart 10H Set of Unmachined Castings, Materials, Fixings & Drawings. Specifications: Length: 6 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 3 Inches Diameter. Bore: 3/4 Inch Diameter. Stroke: 3/4 Inch. Contents: Cast Iron: Boxbed, soleplate, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top & bottom cylinder covers, flywheel. Brass: Slide valve, piston, connecting rod, eccentric rod, valve operating block, glands, crosshead, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, crankwebbs, eccentric sheave, crosshead pin, piston & valve rods. Sundries: Detailed drawings, gaskets, cylinder lagging, gland packing, fixings pack. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: 10H Unmachined Set of Castings (34-50-71195) ...

The Stuart 10V has for many years been the most popular engine in our range. It is powerful enough to drive a 48 inch model steam boat. As with all Stuart Models machined kits it is supplied complete with a hand numbered certificate of authentication. Engine Description: Stuart 10V Fully Machined Kit Specifications:

Height: 6 Inches. Flywheel Dia.: 3 Inches Diameter. Bore: 3/4 Inch. Stroke: 3/4 Inch. Contents: Cast Iron: Boxbed, soleplate, standard, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top & bottom cylinder covers, flywheel. Brass: Slide valve, piston, connecting rod, eccentric rod, valve operating block, glands, crosshead, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, crankwebbs, eccentric sheave, crosshead pin, piston & valve rods. Sundries: Detailed drawings, gaskets, cylinder lagging, gland packing, fixings pack. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: 10V Machined Kits (34-50-71185)

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The Stuart 10V is the most popular engine in our range. The attractive design, & the fact that it can be built on a 3 1/2 in. lathe, make it an ideal project for the novice. To assist the beginner the book " Building a Vertical Steam Engine" is available. It describes in detail the machining of all the components, & is full of advice for the more challenging operations. Please remember our sets of castings require the use of a lathe & milling machine to turn them into a working steam engine. Engine Description: Stuart 10V Set of Unmachined Castings, Materials, Fixings & Drawings. Specifications:
Height: 6 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 3 Inches Diameter. Bore: 3/4 Inch Diameter. Stroke: 3/4 Inch. Contents: Cast Iron: Boxbed, soleplate, standard, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top & bottom cylinder covers, flywheel. Brass: Slide valve, piston, connecting rod, eccentric rod, valve operating block, glands, crosshead, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, crankwebbs, eccentric sheave, crosshead pin, piston & valve rods. Sundries: Detailed drawings, gaskets, cylinder lagging, gland packing, fixings pack. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: 10V Unmachined (34-50-71183)
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The Stuart 5A is a powerful engine from which you would expect many years of hard work. The engine is capable of producing 1 1/2 bhp at 100 psi pressure whilst running at 800 rpm. Its reputation for hard work has led it into many demanding situations for example driving dynamos, pumps, compressors & other machinery. An optional discwheel, feed pump & reverse gear are available which would enable you to use this model as a marine engine. Please note that we only supply this engine as a set of castings & drawings, there are no materials or fixings in the kit. Please remember our sets of castings require the use of a lathe & milling machine to turn them into a working steam engine. Engine Description: Stuart 5A Castings & Drawings only. Specifications:
Height: 15 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 7 1/2 Inches. Cylinder Bore: 2 1/4 Inch Diameter. Cylinder Stroke: 2 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Boxbed, soleplate, standard, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top & bottom cylinder covers, piston, eccentric sheave, bearing caps, flywheel. Gunmetal: Slide valve, eccentric strap, connecting rod bearings, glands, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Connecting rod, eccentric rod, piston rod & crosshead. Sundries: Detailed drawings, cylinder lagging. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: 5A Unmachined Set of Castings (34-50-71161)
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The Stuart 6A is the largest engine in our range, being capable of producing Approx. 4 bhp at 120 psi whilst running at 750 rpm. This is enough power to drive an eighteen to twenty two foot boat. This engine is fitted with a boiler feed pump as standard to keep the water supply constant. A condenser is also fitted together with an Edwards style pump to keep it clear of condensate. The Stuart 6A is only supplied as a full set of castings & drawings, we do not supply any fixings or materials. Please remember our sets of castings require the use of a lathe & milling machine to turn them into a working steam engine. Engine Description: Stuart 6A Castings & Drawings only. Specifications:
Height: 20 Inches.
Width: 14 7/8 Inches. Length: 17 5/8 Inches. Cylinder Bore: 2 1/2 Inches & 4 Inches. Cylinder Stroke: 3 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Soleplate, standards, cylinder block, valve chest & covers, top & bottom cylinder covers, pistons, eccentric sheaves, main bearing caps, balance weights, slide valves, discwheel. Gunmetal: Eccentric straps, glands, flanges, connecting rod bearings, crankshaft bearings, crosshead pin bearings, valve gear anchor trunion, air pump drive trunion, air pump inlet chamber, air pump cylinder, air pump gl&, air pump delivery valve chamber, boiler feed pump body, valve spindle guide. Sundries: Detailed drawings.

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The Stuart 7A can be completed using only a small lathe making it suitable for the beginner. The book Building a Vertical Steam Engine will be very useful for anyone making this model. Please note that this picture shows the optional Reverse Gear fitted to the model, this is available as an optional accessory. Please remember our sets of castings require the use of a lathe & milling machine to turn them into a working steam engine. Engine Description: Stuart 7A Set of Unmachined Castings, Materials, Fixings & Drawings. Specifications:
Height: 7 1/2 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 3 1/2 Inches. Cylinder Bore: 1 Inch Diameter. Cylinder Stroke: 1 Inch. Contents: Cast Iron: Boxbed & soleplate, standard, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top & bottom cylinder covers, piston, eccentric sheave, flywheel. Gunmetal: Slide valve, eccentric strap, connecting rod, valve operating block, glands, crosshead, crankshaft bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, piston & valve rods, all materials for valve gear. Sundries: Detailed drawings, cylinder lagging, gasket material, piston rings, gland packing, fixings pack. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: 7A Unmachined Set of Castings (34-50-71170)
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The Stuart Beam is a relatively simple engine to construct. The use of Watts parallel motion makes this engine fascinating to watch, particularly at slow speeds. As with all Stuart Models machined kits the Stuart Beam is supplied complete with a hand numbered certificate of authentication. Engine Description: Stuart Beam Machined Kit Specifications: Length: 13 Inches. Flywheel Diameter: 7 Inches Diameter. Bore: 1 Inch Diameter. Stroke: 2 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Bedplate, column, beam, pedestal, pulley, crank, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top & bottom cylinder covers, piston, flywheel. Brass: Slide valve, eccentric strap, valve opperating block, glands, conrod bush, crankshaft bearings, beam bearings, entablature bearings, valve gear bearings. Steel: Crankshaft, connecting rod, eccentric sheave, eccentric rod, clevis, crankpin, beam shaft, entablatures, piston & valve rods, valve gear & parallel motion. Sundries: Detailed drawings, gaskets, viton "O" ring, gland packing, fixing pack. Manufacturer: Stuart Models Model / Part No: Beam Machined Kits (34-50-71391) ...