« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 3 4 [5]   Go Down

Author Topic: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.  (Read 94891 times)

Offline Stilldrillin

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4972
  • Staveley, Derbyshire. England.
Re: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
« Reply #100 on: July 01, 2012, 02:31:23 PM »
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
Logged
David.

Still drilling holes... Sometimes, in the right place!

Still modifying bits of metal... Occasionally, making an improvement!

Offline Ross

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 130
    • Ross' steam engines
Re: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
« Reply #101 on: July 13, 2012, 06:54:59 PM »
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)
Logged

Offline Daveinlondon

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 11
Re: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
« Reply #102 on: July 20, 2012, 06:48:03 PM »
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
Logged

Offline Ross

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 130
    • Ross' steam engines
Re: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
« Reply #103 on: July 21, 2012, 12:40:29 PM »
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:

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/fdb5298c.jpgFirst mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.


http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad194/steamboatwilly90/e70768b0.jpgFirst mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.



« Last Edit: July 21, 2012, 01:06:05 PM by Stilldrillin »
Logged

Offline Stilldrillin

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4972
  • Staveley, Derbyshire. England.
Re: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
« Reply #104 on: July 21, 2012, 01:09:18 PM »
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
Logged
David.

Still drilling holes... Sometimes, in the right place!

Still modifying bits of metal... Occasionally, making an improvement!

Offline NickG

  • Madmodder Committee
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1890
Re: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
« Reply #105 on: July 21, 2012, 01:30:26 PM »
Fantastic stuff Ross, the feeling you get when you see your first engine running is immense, I remember it well and still get it now to be honest!

I don't think the flywheel is that bad at all, especially considering the design with 1 narrow bearing. Video's seem to accentuate these little wobbles anyway. If you want my advice, don't bother making anything new for this engine ... you might find it's no better ... move on to the next project!

 :thumbup:
Logged
Location: County Durham (North East England)

Offline Dean W

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571
  • My kingdom for a lathe!
    • Projects web pages
Re: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
« Reply #106 on: July 21, 2012, 04:38:12 PM »
Congratulations Ross!  You've done very well.  It's always great for us to see a first run on a first build!
Thanks much for posting your project for us.  : )
Logged
Dean W.

Shop Projects:
http://www.deansphotographica.com/machining/projects/projects.html

Praise the Lord and pass the Carbide!

Offline rleete

  • Madmodder Committee
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
Re: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
« Reply #107 on: July 22, 2012, 12:56:48 PM »
Like girlfriends, you never forget your first  completed engine.

Well documented build.  Congratulations.
Logged
Creating scrap, one part at a time

Offline DaveH

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1413
  • Kempton Park, South Africa
Re: First mini lathe project, oscillating steam engine.
« Reply #108 on: July 29, 2012, 02:43:28 PM »
Well done Ross, I enjoyed your post from start to finish.  :thumbup:

Congrats on a great little engine  :thumbup: :clap:
 :beer:
DaveH
Logged
(Ex Leicester, Thurmaston, Ashby De La Zouch.)
Pages: 1 ... 3 4 [5]   Go Up
« previous next »