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| davidcurtis021:
Failure to aquire a readybuilt running steam powered water pump has driven me too this. i have had these castings for quite a while and after discussions with my machining teacher it was decided that this project was above my pay grade so they have been in a box ever since. now needs must if i cant buy one i'll have to just try and make one these didn't cost much as a second hand purchase all i have to lose is time. So as can be seen a start has been made squaring both ends of both cylinder castings. Next job clean and open out the cylinder's in the steam casting to .500" true size is .650 but i want to transfer punch some centre marks onto the water side casting and 1/2 inch punch is the biggest i have. watch this space as the saga unfolds. |
| Pete W.:
Hi there, David, That looks like a juicy set of castings, a worthy project indeed. If it were me, I'd erect a large sign over my bench saying 'Measure twice - cut once'! (I'd need it, your mileage may differ.) Have you told us elsewhere what workshop facilities you have? |
| vtsteam:
Looking forward to this, David! :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: (ps. please reduce pix to 800 pixels wide, thx!) |
| Stilldrillin:
Good luck, Young Man....... Steady, as you go. :thumbup: David. |
| Jonfb64:
Go for it David you won't learn anything by not trying. Every project runs the risk of failure but you learn something everytime. I'm still very much a beginner but I still strive for maximum accuracy on everything I make even when not required because it's the learning that counts. Good luck :thumbup: Jon |
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