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Minnie TE Long term project
Joe d:
Hi
Seems like a long time... but I've gotten a little further ahead. The boiler is at the waiting for pressure testing stage, so I've started
working on a pump. Using an illustration posted a long time ago by Bogstandard (I think) as the plan... more or less....
the piston sizes and the ram size are all predicated by the size of o-rings on hand, the rest is 100% TLAR engineering :) :)
even better, all the material is out of the spare parts/offcuts pile :thumbup:
(Pay no mind to the date on the photo, somebody needs to reset the dang camera :lol:)
Cheers, Joe
vtsteam:
You're doing a great job of it! TLAR or no. :thumbup: :clap:
Joe d:
Thanks, Steve.
A little more progress:
bored out the upright on the Taig lathe:
Trimmed off the bits that don't need to be there on the Taig mill....
Some straightforward turning and knurling & filing for the piston and handle
and that's where we are so far. Testing time coming soon :ddb:
Cheers, Joe
Joe d:
A bit more progress:
Only have to take it apart, clean up the parts, & solder it all together. Came out with a 3/8" bore, 7/8" stroke. This will only happen Monday,
as tomorrow I'm going out to play at my friend's farm (raises Clydesdales, ALARMINGLY large horses) where I will pick out my Christmas turkey (He raises 7 or 8 every year) out of this year's batch. Got the smallest one last year, 18 pounds.... :ROFL:
Cheers, Joe
dsquire:
Joe
:offtopic:
I envy you, getting to play with Clydesdales. My Grandfather farmed with and showed Clydesdales when I was a kid (late 40s early 50s). I have many fond memories from back then. Now to get back on topic. :D
I have been following this since the begining and with the patience that you are showing I know it is going to turn out a master piece. I'll be watching till its finished. :) :)
Cheers :beer:
Don
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