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    2nd Attempt at a first engine

    So its been awhile but I have not given up. I am in the process of buying my own machine tools as I don't have access during the summer. I just machined the pistons for the engine on my new Taig lathe. I am hoping to order a cnc taig mill in the next week or two. I also bored out the...
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    First steam engine.

    after a quick attempt at a test fire... My nozzles are too big and it weighs too much...
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    First steam engine.

    It will be between two centers.
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    First steam engine.

    Well I am working on an Elmers #9 but while I am waiting on my mill to get here I decided to build an engine based on the first type of steam engine. I got the Idea from the book Making Simple Model Steam Engines by Stan Bray I am not using the same dimensions and I have changed things up...
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    Can anyone identify this engine?

    Can anyone identify this engine? I think I might make it my next project after I finish my Elmer's #9
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    2nd Attempt at a first engine

    Today I cut the flywheel and the two crankshafts. Not sure how I am going to press the pins into the crank. right now I think I am going to drill the hole on the bridgeport and try to hold the pin in the chuck and use the machine as a press... might try throwing the pins in the freezer to...
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    2nd Attempt at a first engine

    Got some more parts done. Hope to start on the lathe parts tomorrow.
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    2nd Attempt at a first engine

    Ive always been fond of this engine... I have mostly finished the frame I just need to drill the port and exhaust holes.
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    Atlas 618 Lathe Restore

    Good news... I got the counter shaft pulley apart. Bad news. The bearings are shot and need to be replaced Ugly news. I broke the casting and will have to braze or weld it. To leave things on an up note I managed to procure a piece of steel that will make a perfect tool post holder.
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    Atlas 618 Lathe Restore

    So I have been working on this project off and on for awhile and I am just about finished with it. I am missing the screw and cover that holds the brass feed nut? (circled in red). I still need to attach the tailstock (paint is drying) attach the cross slide (paint is drying) source the...
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    Atlas 618 Lathe Restore

    I kinda guessed on the size of the headstock belt I got a 34" v belt in there that I think will be about right when I mount up the tensioner I guesstimated with a piece of string. I also picked up a 1/3 hp motor for it and I have the carriage disassembled and ready for paint. Without any major...
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    Atlas 618 Lathe Restore

    What size belts do I need? I am almost ready to reassemble the headstock...
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    Example of 3D Printing

    You can get a DIY version of the commercial printers for around $500-1500 they work pretty well. The detail and tolerances isn't as good and you cant have big overhangs... lots of users post stuff they made on this site http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:9166 this is one of the items I designed...
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    Atlas 618 Lathe Restore

    thats pretty much how it came out... it took a bit of effort but once I got the shaft to start moving it came out easy... yea not looking forward to putting it back in... The front bearing is stuck on the shaft still is it a press fit or should it come off easily? I am thinking of replacing...
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    Atlas 618 Lathe Restore

    I got the shaft out it required a bit of persuasion. The bearings look okay but I think I might replace them anyways if they are relitively inexpensive.
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