Larry Murchison reports the following progress at the fairgrounds:

The crack that was discovered in driver number 2 right side wedge pedestal was not very deep.  The crack was removed with die grinder.  I polished the area with a Dremel tool, applied heat and determined area clean for welding.

Completed welding of pedestal face plate for driver number 2 right side wedge.  Some finish sanding of the inner and outer seams remains.  Area should be ready for test fitting shoe and wedge on Saturday.

John Blaine picked up the short cylinder from the repair shop.  Cylinder was assembled by the shop.  John is going to pick up hydraulic fluid between now and Saturday.  He does want to completely drain the hydraulic fluid and install a new filters before adding new fluid.

Denis Murchison worked at repairing angle grinders.  He repaired two machines with damaged power cords and one with worn brushes.

Larry Murchison continued attempting to clean the parts and assemble the water column/water glass.  The water glass gage assembly we presently have does not appear to be for this assembly but may be the fireman's water glass.  The water column assembly needs to be completed so the lower column backhead input to the boiler can be accurately located.