pictures of some of my work on my rotary valve engine

[wesm1957]

here are a few pictures of the work I have done on the rotary valve engine. This was my first attempt at machining the crankshaft. I used the 4-jaw chuck and dial indicator to make sure it was true and used a parting tool to cut the throws.

 

[NickG]

Nice work, I still don't have the confidence or skill to do something like that!

 

[BEER_BellyToo]

Nice work I really like the set up I will have to try it on the engine that I want to try and build ;D

 

[ksouers]

Wes,
That's some nice work. I'd be afraid to hack out a crank from solid, I'd surely find a most spectacular way to bend it!

I also like that you are doing it on a Sherline. Nice little lathes.


Kevin

 

[cfellows]

Very nice work. What's the diameter of the round rod you started with?

Chuck