Elmer's #41 1st attempt

[Jeff02]

This will be my First attempt to build an engine from Scratch, it looked as though Elmer’s 41 would be the perfect choice, and I guess will see.
I started with the Cylinder about 6 months ago, and have since moved. I spent 2 hours this morning looking for my Rotary Table, once found I started again. This is what I have so far.

Found a piece of Cast Iron for the front and back covers.

And this is what I have for todays work.

I’ve been lurking for a while and never contributed to this site, so here it is.
Thanks for looking!

Now to order some more stock!

 

[Deanofid]

I'd say you're coming along nicely on your first engine. A lot done for one day's work, too!

Dean

 

[b.lindsey]

Looking good Jeff. You gotta love the ability to center the rotary table and then screw the lathe chuck to it with a fair degree of accuracy. Looking forward to more of your progress.

Bill

 

[hitandmissman]

Looks like you are off to a good start. Couldn't help but notice the loco frame in the background. Was that done on the sherline too?

 

[Jeff02]

Looks like you are off to a good start. Couldn't help but notice the loco frame in the background. Was that done on the sherline too?

The loco in the Background is the start of a Little Engines 0-4-0 1" Tank Engine

http://www.littleengines.com/1Inch Tank Engine.html

This engine was started when I had bigger Equipment ( Enco 9x19 Lathe and 2hp Mill/Drill )But after moving the Sherline Lath and Mill were all that were left.

 

[Metal Butcher]

Jeff. Sorry to hear that you larger equipment couldn't be brought along. Maybe some day you can replace it and get back to your locomotive. It looks like you have a good start on it.

In the mean time you have a lot of good, but smaller projects to choose from in Elmer's collection of plans alone.

Good luck with you build of the #41, and keep us up to date on your progress.

-Rick

 

[Jeff02]

Elmers line up!
This is what I have in mind

1st #41
2nd #33
3rd #42

And at some point finish this Stuart 10h.

Back to Elmer’s 41, I just ordered $60+ dollars of stock from Speed’s; let’s see if he’s as fast as he says he is. I should have it before the weekend.

 

[Jeff02]

WOW there’s a lot of Elmer’s going on. :bow:

Update for my little engine.
Floor, Sub-Base, and Base rough cut to length
Cylinder feet complete
Lower crosshead guides started

It’s beginning to look like something, just not too sure what.

 

[Maryak]

It’s beginning to look like something, just not too sure what.

Jeff,

I'm sure, it's beginning to look like a very nice engine. :bow:

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Metal Butcher]

WOW there’s a lot of Elmer’s going on. :bow:

Update for my little engine.
Floor, Sub-Base, and Base rough cut to length
Cylinder feet complete
Lower crosshead guides started

It’s beginning to look like something, just not too sure what.

Hi Jeff, Your project is coming along nice, and the parts you made look really good! :bow:

Your being silly! Your building Elmer's #41 and that's what it looks like to me! :big:

Hey, I love the look of the brass hex head bolts. where did ya get them... come on, you can tell me... please... Purty please..

I'm not sure.. but I might have started all this madness, by making the 'Building of Elmer's engines' fashionable. ;D

Keep up the good work! I'm pull in for ya!

-MB

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Looks great Jeff. Nice job.

 

[Philjoe5]

Jeff, great looking engine parts. I like the contrasting metals. Thanks for posting, you did a lot in a day

Cheers,
Phil

 

[Jeff02]

Hi Jeff, Your project is coming along nice, and the parts you made look really good! :bow:

Your being silly! Your building Elmer's #41 and that's what it looks like to me! :big:

Hey, I love the look of the brass hex head bolts. where did ya get them... come on, you can tell me... please... Purty please..

I'm not sure.. but I might have started all this madness, by making the 'Building of Elmer's engines' fashionable. ;D

Keep up the good work! I'm pull in for ya!

-MB

The Hex Bolts came for Miniature screws & Fasteners
http://www.jimorrisco.com/index/group/id/10

Thanks for the kind words!

 

[Jeff02]

Calling it quits for tonight.
I just need to profile this bearing support, and I just couldn’t stand the thought of a steel shaft turning in bare aluminum so I put a brass bushing in it.

 

[enginemaker1]

Jeff

My version of Elmer's #41. Made some changes and added some detail.

Keep up the nice work.

Tom

 

[Jeff02]

Jeff

My version of Elmer's #41. Made some changes and added some detail.

Keep up the nice work.

Tom

Tom, the Engine looks Great. The pattern on the Valve and piston cover is unique and looks cool.

Thanks, Jeff

 

[4156df]

Jeff,
Your engine is coming along nicely. Nice fit on that bearing.
Dennis

 

[Jeff02]

A piece of 1018 steel and 2 hours later this is what I have.

 

[Jeff02]

Jeff,
Your engine is coming along nicely. Nice fit on that bearing.
Dennis

Thanks Dennis

 

[bearcar1]

I applaud your attention to details Jeffro', the edging on that conrod is quite the treat. Keep up the photos of your progress please. Thm:

BC1
Jim