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Elmers #25, my first engine project
websterz:
Just now joining this thread and I have to say that it has some of the best close-up camera work I have seen!! There's a fingerprint there clear enough to get you convicted... :lol:
What camera are you using?
spuddevans:
Thanks CC and Stew, it really is a great feeling to see it run. I think with a better fitting piston it might run a bit better.
Honestly I really dont think I would've finished by now if it wasnt for the great help found in the members of this forum. :mmr: I've learnt so much and am grateful for Bogs advice to start on a smaller, simpler engine before embarking on a larger, more complicated one as I've learnt a lot from this build that (hopfully) will stand me in good stead for the next one.
--- Quote from: sbwhart on May 17, 2009, 03:25:34 PM ---What next
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After doing a little woodturning to make a bigger base for this one, the next project will be for the mill, a belt drive conversion, then a few little tools and handy workshop gadgets and then I'll be starting on Bogs "PaddleDucks" engine.
Tim
spuddevans:
--- Quote from: websterz on May 17, 2009, 04:09:37 PM ---Just now joining this thread and I have to say that it has some of the best close-up camera work I have seen!! There's a fingerprint there clear enough to get you convicted... :lol:
What camera are you using?
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Thanks Websterz, I'm using a Canon 400d Dslr(rebel XTi), 17-85mm lens (mostly at the 85mm end on these pics) @f7.1 ish, lit by a Canon 580ex flash bounced off a grubby ceiling.
Photography is another hobby of mine, and I love doing macro shots. Here's one from my gallery
On that one the green thing is a blade of grass and the biggest drops of water are only 2-3mm wide :D
Tim
NickG:
Wow! That is amazing, never seen anything like it! :bow:
The engine is great too! :bow: The feeling is immense when an engine runs for the first time and yours runs perfectly, it's difficult to get single cyl wobblers to run slowly because of the way the power is delivered and the stroke is pretty short on yours. I personally wouldn't bother with the new piston, don't think it'll improve matters greatly, it'd be difficult to get it any better. It will improve with running in too.
It looks a perfect choice for your first engine but you've also used many techniques that will stand you in good stead for your next project. I managed to make a working stirling engine of my own design but the practice i've seen you use in this project are much more sound than mine. As Stew said your overall methodical approach was spot on too.
Well done.
Nick
websterz:
--- Quote from: spuddevans on May 17, 2009, 04:21:44 PM ---...bounced off a grubby ceiling...
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Ahhh...your secret has been revealed!! :lol:
Todd
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