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joe d
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Joined: 26 Nov 2007
Posts: 3
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:45 am Post subject: First shot at a vertical one cylinder
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Hi all
New to this forum, have decided to get brave and show you all what I'm working on.
These are the castings that I've just got from the foundry, still waiting for the cylinder, steam chest cover, and flywheel. Got most of the rest of the parts done. The plans are at
http://www.vintageprojects.com/machine-shop/steam-engine-hobby.html
I'll post a pic once its done.
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Bogstandard
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:16 am Post subject:
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Nice bit of work there Joe.
It is nice to see someone resurrecting these old design engines that have been lost in time due to the lack of casting supplies.
Are these going to be available in the future?
John
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joe d
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Location: Montreal, Canada
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:30 am Post subject:
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John/Bogstandard
I will admit that had I realized just how spendy it was going to be to get a one-off set of castings done, I might have gone for something done in bar stock. On the other hand, it was enjoyable making the patterns (never tried that before), and I surely do like the look of castings. If somebody really wants to try this one on, I would certainly be willing to lend out the patterns for the cost of the postage...
Cheers, Joe
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cfellows
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:12 am Post subject:
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Careful, Joe. Next thing you know, you'll be joining the metal casting forums and pouring through the web looking for foundry furnace plans!
Nice work on both the patterns and the machine work...
Chuck
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wareagle
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject:
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I think I missed something regarding the being brave part and showing us what your current endevour is. What you have there is something to be proud of! You have done a supurb job with the project, and I can't wait to see more pictures. Thank you for sharing it with us.
And, welcome to the forum! Glad you found us!!
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rake60
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:16 pm Post subject:
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Welcome Joe.
Very nice work!
Glad to have you with us.
Rick
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gilessim
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject:
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Great work Joe! ,what did you make the patterns from?
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joe d
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject:
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Gilessim
I used kiln-dried poplar. As softwood goes, it's remarkably stable, with virtually no grain issues. Cuts easily, sands up really smooth, and best of all, around here at least, it's dirt cheap. This part of the job came easily to me, I've been wood-working for years. The machinist stuff is pretty new to me, but I am certainly enjoying it so far. I have noticed that a common refrain amongst the posters on this and other machinist's sites is that one never has quite enough tools, or tooling, or material...... I'm afraid that it's true! I've been lurking here and there for about a year now, and have learnt an immense amount without even asking a question, so thanks to you all already.
Joe
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wareagle
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject:
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Joe, anytime you have a question, throw it out here. These guys will help you out and will get you on your way. It is how we all learn!
