E enginebob Active Member Joined Jun 26, 2009 Messages 33 Reaction score 0 Oct 1, 2009 #1 Okay I have an odd question. Can you please post a pic of an engine and the size lathe you built it on? I am doing this just to help clear up my search a little. Thanks EB
Okay I have an odd question. Can you please post a pic of an engine and the size lathe you built it on? I am doing this just to help clear up my search a little. Thanks EB
B BMyers Well-Known Member Joined Jul 9, 2007 Messages 302 Reaction score 4 Oct 1, 2009 #2 Hoglet Engine, All the lathe work to date has been done on a 9" South Bend Turning Flywheels on the SB
Hoglet Engine, All the lathe work to date has been done on a 9" South Bend Turning Flywheels on the SB
D Deanofid Well-Known Member Joined Jul 18, 2009 Messages 2,673 Reaction score 16 Oct 1, 2009 #3 Taig lathe. The flywheels on both the steamer and gas engine are 2 1/2" dia. The table on the RT is 4", also made on the Taig lathe.
Taig lathe. The flywheels on both the steamer and gas engine are 2 1/2" dia. The table on the RT is 4", also made on the Taig lathe.
S Stan Well-Known Member Joined Jan 7, 2008 Messages 994 Reaction score 5 Oct 1, 2009 #4 This is a Tesla Turbine built with a 10" lathe. The main housing is 8" diameter so just about the limit for a 10".
This is a Tesla Turbine built with a 10" lathe. The main housing is 8" diameter so just about the limit for a 10".
