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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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