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Offline NickG

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #90 on: May 11, 2014, 12:26:59 PM »
Thanks Hugh, the changes were mainly just to suit what material I had. Couple of bits of metal used were a bit suspect and it reiterated to me that it's usually easier when you know what it is you're machining! next project I think I'll buy material to suit!

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #91 on: May 11, 2014, 04:07:32 PM »
Hi Nick great job, are you planning to post a video?.

I like the colour scheme  black with brass that's my favourite combination.

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Stew
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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #92 on: May 11, 2014, 04:32:45 PM »
Very nice Nick, I like the base and color choice too, simple and "engine" looking!!  I hope you can post a video too as time permits.

Bill

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #93 on: May 11, 2014, 04:35:28 PM »
Yeah I got the colour scheme from one of your other engines! Think it was the Simpson and
Shipton. Yeah will get it back on Tues and get a video during the week somehow! Haven't got my own compressor but think club have got gone or failing that will use dads.

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #94 on: May 11, 2014, 04:37:33 PM »
Thanks Bill, using the router for the base was a doddle although I did manage to scorch one edge! I squared it up on the milling machine first.

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #95 on: May 12, 2014, 02:38:21 PM »
Very nice work on your engine Nick!  :ThumbsUp: I really like it.  I can relate to it taking a year to do a simple engine!  That's my kind of time frame for this work.  Yours turned out very nicely.  You don't need to worry how long it takes.  It takes what it takes, and as long as your having fun, what does it matter?  (This is what I tell myself! :)).
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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #96 on: May 12, 2014, 04:11:32 PM »
Nice engine Nick :ThumbsUp:
Soooo whats next .

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #97 on: May 12, 2014, 09:10:14 PM »
Thanks Kim, good point mine never go to the time frame I expect! Cheers Fraser erm, undecided - got the double Tangye castings but not sure I'm up to the job. Want to
Finish an electric loco I started for the boys first to get it out of the way but also want to rebuild a steam loco I have and build an I.c engine as haven't made one yet but have always wanted to. What do you reckon?!

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #98 on: May 12, 2014, 09:28:13 PM »
Go for what ever shouts build me :ThumbsUp:

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #99 on: May 17, 2014, 08:33:28 PM »
Good going Nick - nowt wrong with that engine  :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:

You're in the same boat as me - my dad also gave me a router, and it's a handy bit of kit for making engine bases - but like you I've had to resort to the mill for wood-working on many occasions  :Lol:

Video ?  :stickpoke: ;)

It's good to see that you're enjoying your new shop!

Kind regards, Arnold
Building an engine takes Patience, Planning, Preparation and Machining.
Procrastination is nearly the same, but it precludes machining.
Thus, an engine will only be built once the procrastination stops and the machining begins!

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #100 on: May 18, 2014, 04:40:02 PM »
Thanks Arnold, I know I know - video! I'm usually the first to want I show my stuff working but unfortunately this one isn't going to run on lung power! Might be able to take it down to the club and get one there, failing that I reckon I'll soon have the compressor from my dad!!

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #101 on: June 13, 2014, 09:40:25 PM »
Sorry, this is a terrible video of it running powered by a weed killer bottle but it's the best I can do at the moment. It needs a good run as it is all pretty tight, only turned over for a few short bursts!

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dL-apwzGQM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dL-apwzGQM</a>

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #102 on: June 14, 2014, 01:21:37 AM »
That's great Nick!! She's a runner!!

 John

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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #103 on: June 14, 2014, 06:23:34 AM »
Well that's a different way of getting air to her, I'd thought of using a space hopper as an air cylinder to increase pressure you would just have to sit on it  :Lol:

Looks a good runner Nick  :whoohoo:

Great job

Stew
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Re: Stew's Simple Mill Engine
« Reply #104 on: June 14, 2014, 12:07:18 PM »
Ha, yeah I couldn't think of anything then have been weed killing recently and thought it might work! Space hopper is a good idea!! Runs ok but is still v tight!

 

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