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    Boiler Newbie questions

    Hahaha thank you!! I will definitely give that a try.
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    Boiler Newbie questions

    there is a bunch of cool stuff. but 150$ for a boiler kit!!! seems a little steep to me :o any other leads??
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    Boiler Newbie questions

    Didn't know there was such a kit!! Ill look into that. Thank you
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    Boiler Newbie questions

    just a few simple questions here about boilers. first off, a boiler is filled with water that creates steam and pressure and used to power small steam engines right? as it seems most of them are heated with a small gas burner, or if they're small enough, can they be heated with one of those...
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    Second Engine-Littlemachineshop.com Oscillating Engine

    thank you!! its pretty easy. we've got a bench buffer/grinder, and it has two 12" pads for buffing. and it does it quick. specially with how nice the surface finishes are that im getting to begin with
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    Second Engine-Littlemachineshop.com Oscillating Engine

    yes luckily no one was hurt. my teacher already got all the info from the machine and is getting the cross slide ordered. all will be well!
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    2-stroke radial engine

    this i have got to see!! will it have glow plugs??
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    Second Engine-Littlemachineshop.com Oscillating Engine

    more progress today. thanks to chucketn so i can finish the cylinder!! In this photo you can see the flywheel,crank wheel, crank shaft, cylinder, piston, and crank pin are done!! http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/231095_560034357357048_1861735197_n.jpg extra: little mishap in the...
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    Second Engine-Littlemachineshop.com Oscillating Engine

    more progress today. i turned the crank wheel and the flywheel. pics tomorrow. another question, on the flywheel it has the cutouts in it, the .125 deep that goes to the center and 2 inches out. is that necessary or is that more of a looks thing?
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    Second Engine-Littlemachineshop.com Oscillating Engine

    now if i could have someone's help here. looking at page three(cylinder) the hole that is .250" deep and .875" from the bottom. what diameter is that? is that the hole that the screw goes in with the spring that holds the cylinder to the upright? that needs to be drilled .188-.193? and does it...
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    Second Engine-Littlemachineshop.com Oscillating Engine

    here we go! turning the piston cutting the cylinder to size cylinder 1x1x2 finished cylinder and piston minus two holes
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    Ford Quadricycle

    Thank you. I will be watching this one
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    Ford Quadricycle

    now i hate to be the newbie here but. is that engine steam powered or is it an ic?
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    Second Engine-Littlemachineshop.com Oscillating Engine

    Here is another build thread of my second engine. Its from the free plans found on littlemachineshop.com Today I turned the top of the piston to .4990 (within the limits for the piston) and that was all. didnt have time to finish the shaft or drill the hole in the bottom. Oh almost...
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    First Engine

    here it is minus full assembly and loctite.
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    First Engine

    Well today I finished my engine. I buffed and polished every piece to make it sparkle since it won't be running. But on the good side I started little machine shops simple oscillating engine. Write up and pictures to come
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    First Engine

    my teacher after seeing this thing come together piece by piece has told me that i can use more aluminum! so this time. ill be making the frame a litter thicker to accept a larger drill bit, than it will be a running engine after all!
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    First Engine

    I've been thinking about getting a kit from littlemachineshop actually. Soon as i get more money
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    Brian builds Atkinson Engine

    very nice!!! but more so!! nice truck in the background
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    First Engine

    my only problem with that is, i dont think there are any more pieces 3/8" thick. meaning i would have to mill down our next size(.5") and my teacher wouldnt be too happy with that. like i said. im fine with this one not running and this weekend im gonna be going to my buddies house and we are...
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