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| ParCan:
Hi All I have had a Myford ML7 for a while now. It makes fantastic 3D Printer parts for me but I wanted something more of a challenge. I have decided to try and build a puddleduck engine as my first lathe project (Sinse school). Ambitious ? definately, Foolhardy ? probaly..... After my 1st error (I cut the base plate 4mm to short) I think everythign else is prety close. I'm waiting on some Slitting saws to try and cut my 2" square brass bar rather than Turn/Mill it all to swarf. Is this a good idea ? All I have to do this on is the myford. Tips welcome. Cylinder caps, base and block plate, Packing Gland screws, eccentrics (nylon) are all made. I'm also waiting on some 3/4" brass round bar to arrive to make the Crank webbs and Packing Glands etc. Updates when they happen... Alex. |
| ozzie46:
That was the first engine I built. If I can do it you can too. Good luck and post lots of pics. Ron |
| ParCan:
OMFG a slitting saw on a lathe is scary ! I put it away rather quick ! used a hacksaw instead..... |
| Brass_Machine:
Yeah it is! Don't think I would try it... |
| DaveH:
--- Quote from: ParCan on May 01, 2012, 01:29:02 PM --- a slitting saw on a lathe is scary ! I put it away rather quick ! used a hacksaw instead..... --- End quote --- Hi Alex Good idea, and you lived to tell us about it :lol: :lol: :lol: One does need to be careful with slitting saws they are very easily broken :bang: :bang: :bang: Broken bits do fly :zap: Good start, look forward to the journey - with the pics of course :thumbup: :beer: DaveH |
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