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Painting the smoke boxes.

Prevent 'over spray'  around piping.

First, about an 1/8" wide masking tape is aligned with the back of the smoke box over the boiler jacket.  Then a 1/4" wide is put over the previous tape for additional protection. 

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Then a 3rd layer is wrapped around the two 'running rails' to 'close up' the area.

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The rest of the smoke box is taped off.  A  lot of work for such a small area!

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The results are worth it, though!

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