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| chuck foster:
i have a model of a domestic hit and miss gas engine, it is my best running engine so i thought i should make another one. the casting kit is $395.00 u.s. so i thought i would fabricate it from bar stock and welded bits and pieces. here is a picture of the engine i'm about to copy, now this is a picture of bob herders engine. i looked through all my engine pictures and i don't have one of my model and right now it is all torn apart :bang: the first part i'am making is the cylinder. it starts out as a big round hunk of 12L14 steel started turning it to size the bore turned out much better than the picture shows. i sharpened the boring bar after the picture was taken. thats all for tonight, i will post some picture of the original cylinder along side the one i'm making. chuck :wave: |
| Bernd:
Chuck, A steady rest might help get a better finish in the bore. It's a bit scary seeing that much weight hang out so far from the chuck unsupported. Nice looking engine by the way. Bernd |
| sbwhart:
Cracking engine there Chuck :clap: I've got a ambition to make a hit an miss from bar stock one day so I'll be following this with great interest. Is that a South bend lathe your using there (hope I've not asked this ? before) Have fun Stew |
| bogstandard:
Chuck, It's really great watching an engine grow from barstock. I will be following your ordeal with great expectations. Bogs |
| Stilldrillin:
You`re off to a good start on a great project Chuck! :clap: I`m watching...... :thumbup: David D |
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