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| Ross:
Hi everyone, This is my first steam engine project I'm doing on my mini lathe, I'm working to these drawings, give or take! http://www.littlemachineshop.com/Products/Drawings/2593OscillatingEngineAssembly.pdf This is a bit of a learning curve for me so feel free to comment if you see any mistakes or anything i can improve on etc.. I made a start this weekend, I didn't get much done as I was messing about with sharpening tools and other bits and pieces. I faced the aluminium stock flywheel Some action shots: Then I centre drilled so I can top it, at a later date. The finished product for now, (excuse the finger marks) Next I faced and centre drilled the crank, it still needs to be cut and faced to its final length. Lastly, I faced the piston to the required length, That's it for now.. |
| saw:
God start Ross :thumbup: |
| Brass_Machine:
Thats a great start. Are you going to be doing an 'artistic remodel' of it? Eric |
| doubleboost:
Hi Ross Of to a good start It is great when it starts to come together John |
| foozer:
Well on your way. I still have to make the flywheels a bit oversize so I can trim out the wobble after mounted to the crank. So much fun when the metal comes to life. Robert |
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