Recent content by Dick L.

Bearings complete. 4 Big /4 Small ready to ship. Dick

:bow: Great Job Steve, That's a beauty !!! :bow: and the bar is raised another 10 notches..... ;D Dick

Hi Mike, I think Eric referred to the material in the post before your last one. (Steel) As far as getting an engine , I feel every participant should get one.Speaking for myself here! If the spares are spoken for it's just another piece. We are doing this for the experience and enjoyment...

Looks great Brian, You sure got it done fast ! Dick

I was down on the coast camping this weekend and remembered the Seaport was having an engine show. They had several large stationary steamers as well as lots of one lunger marines and models. Great show and people. Here is a video of a Beam engine with a double acting pump.

Got them John, Thank you ! Dick

If it's not to late John I'd like a copy to. regards, Dick

They are boring bars for a mill. I agree they are most likely HSS. I have had cobalt in that type also. Dick

Kevin , Did you find the plans on line or is that your own design? I've always thought that would be a nice setup. How is the cornering stability? Dick

Wes, Hoping for a fast and full recovery for your wife. As John said , we will be here when you return. Dick

Great job Steve! Very nice looking engine. Can't wait for the video. Dick

I was figuring out the remaining steps I have to do on the bearings and when I got to the oil cup holes I realized that on the large one that houses the valve spool I will short circuit the flow if I drill thru for the oil cup. I can maybe do a blind hole bottom tapped with a thread or two. The...

Well I decided to get moving on those bearings so I started with a simple fixture plate of tapped holes on known distances. Then positioned my material over it and clamped it down. Next step was to do the rectangular pockets and bores to expose my tapped holes for fastening. Once fastened...

Welcome to the group Al. You will find a lot of information ,support and inspiration here. Most importantly have fun ! Dick

Brian, I'm in on TB2and TB3 but I always liked the beam engine so as time allows I will do one and post my progress. Thanks for sharing! Dick