Team Build 8

[dalem9]

Hi I am interested in this build . I have a mill and lathe and rotary table so I can make some of the more conplex parts . Dalem9

 

[joe d]

Hi

My vote is for Gerry's beam engine, I've wanted to build one ever since
he posted the plans here.

Joe

 

[dalem9]

Hi After having read this whole post ,I am with the idea of a steam engine. A beam engine is also o.k. with me . Also a way to solve the expense of the brough parts is to have everyone buy their own . Just a thought .Dale

 

[Path]

I also vote for Gerry's Beam Engine. Probably running on air rather than steam but doesn't matter to me.

I would like to put in at this time a request that I make the side frames. Machining upwards to 8 sets would be difficult to accomplish manually so this would be perfect for CNC. I still would be willing to make other parts depending what was needed ... CNC or not.

The drawings that I have downloaded do not give all the dimensions (non critical ones are missing), so I will be looking for those elsewhere.
Also, these drawing also do not provide a base ... so that will have looked in to.
Other items may be missing so a good drawing review is needed.


I will using Solidworks for my drawing then convert to g-code.


Pat H.

 

[dreeves]

Elmers # 29 has been on my list to build for a while if that helps

Dave

 

[dreeves]

If we are doing Gerry's Beam. I got the Rocking Beam and pivot and Beam end Bushings. I am also willing to make the base's in Corian.

Dave

 

[dalem9]

Dave On the plans what are the number of the parts you want to make . Thanks Dale

 

[dreeves]

Tha plans I have don't have numbered parts. The parts are on sheet #4

Dave

 

[dalem9]

Dave on yhe plans that you have ,can you yell why the cylinder has an oval shape to it . Dale

 

[dalem9]

Hi All I am going to be brave here and say that I will make the cylinder , cylinder base and the cylinder head.I should add if this is the engine that is chosen , If this is o.k. with all. Dale

 

[dreeves]

How many are committed to the build?

 

[Jack B]

Hi Sorry to say it but I have to back out befor I start. A very good friend asked me to do a project for him today that will require most of my time. So someone else can grab my spot.
Jack B

 

[dalem9]

I am committed ,Dalem9

 

[joe d]

I'm in.

Joe

 

[dreeves]

I'm in that makes 4 so far with path.

Dave

 

[maverick]

I'm in as well. If we make Gerry's beam, I will do the flywheels,
crankshafts and most likley several other parts. There are approx.
60 separate parts, with multiples of some. Even with ten team members
that's a lot of parts per person. I suggest a few major parts and several smaller parts each. These would be linkages, pins, spacers, etc.
Are we using the metric plans or imperial? The metric plans do not
include a base, not sure about the imperial. We can also discuss fasteners
and if we want to supply them individually.
Based on prior team builds, communication is a good thing. Talking with
others about mating parts, fits and tolerances will pay off during assembly.
This will be a very ambitious project, and as a hobby, good results rather
than speed will make it more enjoyable.

Regards to all,
Maverick

 

[Path]

Let's see if we can settle on an engine ... I propose Gerry's Beam Engine using imperial units. Anyone else?

Plans are available in the download section ... link:
OldBoatGuys_Engine_Plan.pdf

If you don't use this link be sure to download the version with the word ".... Plan" (it has 19 pages),
not ".... Plans" (it has 16 pages, missing 3 pages).

don-tucker has a build thread at:
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f31/gerrys-beam-engine-8763/ to follow along.

So far we have 5 members could use a few more ....

Pat H.

 

[rhitee93]

I'm in.

With the access I have to a water jet, the frames would be simple for me to do, as would a number of other parts.

 

[dreeves]

Im With you on Gerry's Beam. Im willing to make more part if needed.

Dave

 

[chucketn]

I would like to eventually build Gerry's Beam, but there are so many parts I don't have a clue how to make. Don't yet have taps smaller than 4-40, no laser cutter, etc., etc. Have thought a lot about building this engine with a wood frame, as my skills aren't up to machining the frames as designed.
Will you be using the original plans or redesigning parts to make them simpler?
But I will follow along with the build.

Chuck