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Another version of how not to build a model engine
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NickG:
S, the cylinder wall looks extremely thin! Is there any particular reason for that?

Nick
sorveltaja:
Nick, when looking it afterwards, I have no idea why I made it so thin. Must have been some brainstorm .

But in any event, new cylinder wall is about five times thicker (1.2mm(~0.047")), than on the previous one (0.2mm(~0.0078")).

Brackets are now filed, and ready for silver soldering:


If all goes well, after soldering, I'll continue the lapping session.
NickG:
The new one looks much more substantial, good luck.
sorveltaja:
Soldering session went ok. Parts soldered together, after some lathe treatment, and cleaning:
chuck foster:
looking good sorveltaja  :thumbup: ............... i know the feeling about making part's over and over again.  :dremel:

the new cylinder looks allot better, more solid. good luck with the lapping.
looking forward to the next write up.  :ddb:

chuck  :wave:
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