Elmer's nr 15 - fancy

[DavyD]

Hello,

Hereby I present my first engine, my version of Elmer's Fancy.

It is my first engine and it's been a very humbling lesson to me. I've had to machine almost every part twice, but it's a good lesson to take small steps and not to think "this can't be difficult" (youtube makes it seem a lot easier).

At first it lost that much air via a gap between the column and the cylinder it wouldn't start. I polished the parts with fine valve lapping paste and now it runs easily on 7-8 psi. At last it gave me a good feeling and made me smile from ear to ear.

The conclusion it I'm totally addicted to this hobby by now.

Kind regards, Davy.

Elmer's 15 - fancy

• DavyD
• Feb 21, 2019

Elmer's 15 - fancy

• DavyD
• Feb 21, 2019

Elmer's 15 - fancy

• DavyD
• Feb 21, 2019

 

[ZebDog]

Congrats on your first engine, it looks like you’ve done a fine job

 

[Johno1958]

Well done .Lovely job.
John

 

[DavyD]

Thank you for the replies. It's always nice to hear some kind words (the lady doesn't like my new hobby very much).

I'm looking for a second project now, something not too difficult, but just a little set up.
Is it better to stick with some wobbler at the moment or should I go for a steam engine with real moving valves?

Thanks' Davy.

 

[BillWood]

Hello,

Well done - looks snazzy !

If you want an easy moving valve that is very different from the wobbler you have just made have a look at the HMEM EZ engine.

That was my 2nd one and am looking for number 3.

Bill