Recent content by old_bones

Hi All, This is my entry for the "How Slow Can You Go" challenge. It's a horizontal mill engine with 1.0" bore and 2.0" stroke. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FguWF5nef0 I don't think it wins the prize but my grandchildren love to watch it go.

Just trying to figure out how to post a video clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNpn0UyqRI8

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you can find lots of good ideas here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNpn0UyqRI8

My first engine was a duel action wobbler. It's a great engine to start out with and fun to build. Now I'm hooked. I'm currently working on a horizontal mill engine and a two cylinder wobbler. A great way to pass a long Pennsylvania winter.

Welcome. You'll find lots of good ideas here. This is a picture of my first engine.

Welcome. You will find lots of good ideas here.

Many thanks to Brian Rupnow and oldboatguy for the inspiration to build my own beam engine. I made mine about 2-1/2 times larger than the original from Elmer’s engines. I also used MDF to make some of the frame parts. It runs great and I’m pleased with the results. I plan to replace some of the...

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I have pictures on the web using Picasa but I can't figure out how to post them. The url is http://picasaweb.google.com/alongbons/BeamEngine?authkey=TZ4f9NbbleY#5293750381800438850 I don't know where the "img" button is. Can someone help? Thanks

When I look at some of the amazing work shown here… I’m a newbie. I'll post pictures as soon as I can.

Hello all, Like others, I have been lurking here for a while. This is the best site for plans, questions and ideas for small engines. I am a retired CNC programmer and machinist from eastern PA with lots of experience making other people’s parts. Now, it’s great to have the time to make things...