Treadle Wheel Grinder

[flyingtractors1]

This is a 1/10 scale replica treadle wheel grinder like one my grandpa had (as close as I can remember) when I was a kid.  This little machine was built with equipment no more sophisticated than a cordless drill and a soldering iron.  The finger peddles were added just for fun and ease of use as a desktop model (pencil sharpener - finger nail filer, etc.).  It will run forward or in reverse - depending on the operator's dexterity and coordination.    Ralph   

[flyingtractors1]

I'll try to post an action video as soon as I figure out how to do it.  Ralph

[PTsideshow]

Welcome, very nicely done!

[DaveH]

Very nice Ralph
 
DaveH

[BiggerHammer]

I was going to AXE about some of the other items in the pic. However I will just cut things short and say nice looking work.

[saw]

Nice I just love it 

[pjf134]

 Action video, who gets to sit in the seat? Did you make the tools too? Nice job.
 Paul   

[flyingtractors1]

Thanks All for the friendly welcome.  Flyingtraqctor is a name that my grandson applied to me cuz I'm always "flying" off to see and speculate on some new found old tractor; I collect some and now have brought home some 50+ for restorarion.  Most are unique antique collectibles, and some have actually been restored - with help from my grandson.  Thus my winter hobby interests in building miniature engines indoors.  Please take a gander at some of our models (miniature solenoid engines) on You Tube under my pseudo. "flyingtractors1".  I'll try to post videos on this forum when I figure out how to do it.  Ralph

[flyingtractors1]

Hello again, and by the way, thanks for Axeing.  One of my other passions has been the art of "Lost Wax" casting.  The axes (and other tools, etc.) were produced in my shop employing this process.  They were crafted of Sterling Silver with steel inserts to accept a good sharp edge.  Ralph

[Divided he ad]

Ralph. Very nice miniature  

Did you use it to actually sharpen those mini axes? 



The video thing... This might help?

http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=613.0


Although youtube has changed a little since then the essence is still the same.






Ralph.

[flyingtractors1]

My vertical one cylinder solenoid engine.   Ralph     

[flyingtractors1]

And while I'm at it, here's a video of my two cylinder launch solenoid engine.  Just click on the picture for video.  Ralph  http://s1050.photobucket.com/albums/s405/flyingtractors1/?action=view&current=Vert2.mp4

[Divided he ad]

Very nice indeed Ralph.

They look and act the same but without all the steam/air to find!   


That stove looks very intricate! Is that a scratch build too?

[flyingtractors1]

Thanks.  Solenoid engines really do operate very much like steam engines but on batteries instead of steam, and switches take the place of  valves to regulate the flow of power.  They make nice, easy and clean desk models.  Just flick the switch, and away it goes.  No, I didn't make the stove; it's from another collection used to complete a diorama of wood splitting and ax honeing featuring the Treadle Wheel Grinder.   Ralph