Kinetic Steam Works

09/25/2026

Nice sunset!

09/25/2026

Setting up yesterday at Mare Island. We are down by the giant crane.

09/21/2026

Drilling a test piece of aluminum on the newly set up post drill press.

09/21/2026

Very lightly testing out the power hammer (no dies were harmed in the making of this clip). We will have a workpiece or piece of wood or something and will adjust the dies so they don’t hit each other.

09/21/2026

Running with a 90 degree turn in the belt going to the power hammer

09/21/2026

Test firing Pappy before Denair/Maker Faire 2026

05/28/2026

We had our handcar on display at the recent Rail Fair at Ardenwood over Memorial Day weekend as well as a table with some of our recent foundry projects on it. Glad to have met and talked with all who came out and stopped by!

01/30/2026

Getting warmed up for the Edwardian Ball, 2026

01/30/2026

KSW will be at The Edwardian Ball, 25th Anniversary tonight and tomorrow night. Join us!

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THE EDWARDIAN BALL

25th Anniversary • January 30 & 31, 2026

Regency Ballroom • San Francisco

The Edwardian Ball returns for its 25th Anniversary, January 30th & 31st, 2026 at the historic Regency Ballroom in San Francisco.

Inspired by the works of Edward Gorey, The Edwardian Ball is an immersive, multi-floor celebration of art, music, performance, costume, and theatrical spectacle. Guests explore three transformed levels of the venue, including the Grand Ballroom stage, the Museum of Wonders, and the renowned Vendor Bazaar. Throughout the evening, guests will discover absinthe & specialty bars, a hot food menu, ballroom dancing, interactive art installations, costumes & the vibrant community of Edwardians that brings The Edwardian Ball to life.

Costumes are encouraged. Curiosity is required.

Tickets: https://www.edwardianball.com/shows-and-tickets

11/14/2025

Hi all, train talk happening TONIGHT! FRIDAY 14 Nov 7:00 pm Pacific. Dial in and listen if you’re not local (South Bay Area) (details below, copied and pasted ftom a friend’s email)

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Tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM Bill Boller will be doing a presentation on Narrow Gauge Railroads at the Museum of American History in Palo Alto CA1 (351 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA). This is a free one hour lecture sponsored by MOAH to open the museums exhibit on Trains, Games and Wheels (a live steam 7 1/2 inch steam locomotive is on display inside and at the lectrue also)

This lecture will be also conducted online via Zoom with the following link. I will also add the MOAH flyer/poster below knowing that the museum would greatly appreciate anyone interested in attending or utilizing the Zoom link below so they have can see lectures like this are being attended. Please share the link with folks you know might be interested in hearing this lecture on Narrow Gauge Railroads.

ZOOM INFORMATION here…

Topic: Bill Boller talk
Time: Nov 14, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85619807433?pwd=PSNoevYebVqyedSKMbdA7FUCSab4Dk.1

Meeting ID: 856 1980 7433
Passcode: 808489

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Here is the MOAH museum web link for more information on the museum.

https://www.moah.org/moahevents/munch-learn-with-bill-boller

Remember this is tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM (Nov 14) make sure to attend in person (snacks will be served) or use the Zoom link in this email. Pass it on!

Thanks, This should be an excellent presentation as Bill is all about Narrow Gauge Railroads!

Bill Boller of the Portola Valley Alpine Railroad Association discusses trains of all sizes.