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Bogstandard
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There has been a great lack of engines over the last week or so, so I thought I would show how I am getting on with my mine engine. I don't normally show until the end but even when this one is finished, there will be more to come.
The first pic shows the rough cut start with my new found skill in turning taking prominence.
This next one shows how far I am up to now. I bonded the two bottom plates together and machined it as one solid base, I think it gives a more 'casting' look.
I have decided to put as many ballraces in this one as I can, because this engine will actually be doing work. So a lot of the bearing areas will have to be modified slightly to accomodate them.
You will notice in the background a rough ali plate with what looks like circles on it. I am just experimenting with a new milling cutter and hope to use the technique on this engine at a later stage. Also I am not really happy with this lightweight flywheel and I feel a nice brass one coming on.
This one will be able to be used elsewhere.
John
The first pic shows the rough cut start with my new found skill in turning taking prominence.
This next one shows how far I am up to now. I bonded the two bottom plates together and machined it as one solid base, I think it gives a more 'casting' look.
I have decided to put as many ballraces in this one as I can, because this engine will actually be doing work. So a lot of the bearing areas will have to be modified slightly to accomodate them.
You will notice in the background a rough ali plate with what looks like circles on it. I am just experimenting with a new milling cutter and hope to use the technique on this engine at a later stage. Also I am not really happy with this lightweight flywheel and I feel a nice brass one coming on.
This one will be able to be used elsewhere.
John