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-steves-:
Well I dont know what happened to all my previous pictures, they all seem to be missing :(

Anyway, I spent some time on the Stuart today, and managed to get some bits and bobs done.

I polished up the flywheel a bit.

Managed to get the main stantion machined out and topped and bottomed as well as the brass bit in the middle done too. I have no idea of the names, but I have some pictures below :) Its quite a good fit not too tight but not loose either, a bit of oil and it slides in and out quite nicely, though it will need some running in. I managed to get some more tapping done and some more bits bolted together. This is my first use of my lathe and mill, so I don't expect everything to go quite as well as it did today. :)

Henning:
Looks like quality work to me!

Remember everyone has been new at this some time and the gents on here is top notch, so no need to be afraid to ask questions or tell about the mishaps. Usually you'll get loads of good advice on what to do to avoid that in the future!

-steves-:

--- Quote from: Henning on October 29, 2011, 02:25:16 PM ---Looks like quality work to me!

Remember everyone has been new at this some time and the gents on here is top notch, so no need to be afraid to ask questions or tell about the mishaps. Usually you'll get loads of good advice on what to do to avoid that in the future!

--- End quote ---

Fear not, I am sure there will be lots of questions on their way, and no doubts lots of mishaps as I learn, but its all part of the fun :)

saw:
This V10 is looking realy good, Stuart are making a very good casting, but I must edmitt I am not impressed by their drawings :doh:
They could be much clear and better. :D
However good luck with the rest. :thumbup:

AndyB:
Hi Steve,

Looks like you are cracking on really well!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

I am on my first engine build, a lot slower than you are!

I spent quite a long time making tools and tooling before I started on a real engine to get practice and to experiment.
Don't be shy or embarrassed, ask whatever you want to know; there are some real 'fonts of all wisdom' here, but there are also people like you and me who have tried and experimented and their input is just as valid and helpful.
Even I, unworthy as I am, have given advice and had it taken to result in success...I can't describe how that made me feel! :smart: And the confidence takes an almighty boost that helps me through the next step.

I have the brown trousers moments when attempting something new and difficult...look at my log for the Rider Ericsson! But there are ways round booboos and they teach you as much, if not more, as getting it right first time.

I have to say, making your own tools is a lot cheaper than buying ready made, and gives a lot of experience along the way. I had a large boring job to do for my work (I was that chuffed that they asked me!) that needed a long boring bar...so I made one out of a length of key steel and an odd carbide tip that I got in a box of bits. Worked a treat...and makes me laugh when I see the prices they charge for ready-made ones. Since then I have made some more. Getting the angles right is trial and error, but they are made out of scrap so it doesn't matter...just cut the end off and start again. :doh:

The main point of this, or any, hobby is to enjoy yourself. If you have got Her Indoors into it as well then you have cracked it completely...I get complained at that she is a shed widow! :lol: :lol:

Good luck and keep moving onwards and upwards (as they say)

Andy

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