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First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
Stilldrillin:
Ross.
That will do all you need it to do. It will also blow up car tyres........ :thumbup:
My little twin, tankless presser, won't....... :(
David D
Ross:
Just an update,
I've ordered the compressor and got some bits and pieces to go with it. Ive covered my lathe in oil an a rust protection liquid in the summer as I won't be using it until I'm settled into working full time.
Should have a runner by next week (he says)
Daveinlondon:
very nice build. Iam also starting my first engine, and the video on centreing the piston block realy helpme, Ihave seen car inner tubes with a regulater valve used to give a good air supply ...just a thought
Ross:
I got the new air compressor up and running. and the engine is a runner!
It was a little stiff to start of with, it would move on anything under 3bar but now it happily ticks over on 1-1.5bar.
The flywheel has a bit of wobble, but I think that is due to the crankshaft not being totally straight. I'll make a new one later.
I'll keep running it in and give her a go on steam later.
Here are a couple of pictures and the video:
Stilldrillin:
A RUNNER!! :D
Nicely done Ross! :clap: :clap:
I can see that grin from here....... :thumbup:
(Gave it a little tweak. Hope it's ok for you, now).
David D
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