A Wallaby of my own.

[steamer]

Ordered...I'll lay out the rod in the meantime.

Dave

[steamer]

OK got the rod laid out at lunch time.  I simplified it a bit, and added some material to allow for the bushings.  I then took the file and made a 3D print to check clearances.

Some more of the crank case needs clearing, but just a little.

I should have some of my stock by tomorrow.   Bearings first.

Dave

[steamer]

3D printed rod.   

[Art K]

Dave,
I have to admit that is one of the handy things about a 3D printer.
Art

[steamer]

I hear ya there.    I have extra material in the crank case that needs to be removed and its a great tool for design checks
Dave

[b.lindsey]

Yeah...is William getting to print anything 

Bill

[steamer]

ALL THE TIME!

[steamer]

My wife woke me up at 3am to tell me she woke up!   

When that happens.....Im up....so

Spent a bit of time coming up with a nice simple fixture for the con rods....that carries the part from beginning to end on two machines....I think I nailed it, and it wont take 12 months to make!   

My metal came...paperwork said the aluminum was back ordered but the bronze would be here

In reality, the Aluminum came and the Bronze is back ordered.... 

OK   I make con rods today instead of bearings shells....We're supposed to get between 1 and 3 feet of snow today , tonight and tomorrow..(Im not kidding)..I can give you a better forecast on Tuesday when it's over.

Dave

[b.lindsey]

Well since you were up at 3am, you should get a lot done today and with the snow just best to stay in right?  Wondering how things are going weather wise over at Cabin Fever. Forecast is showing snow there as well this afternoon. So far no reports from attendees that I know of.


Bill

[crueby]

Well since you were up at 3am, you should get a lot done today and with the snow just best to stay in right?  Wondering how things are going weather wise over at Cabin Fever. Forecast is showing snow there as well this afternoon. So far no reports from attendees that I know of.


Bill

That area is predicted to be snow this morning, followed by freezing rain and sleet. Joy.
Up here in western NY its starting to snow now, supposed to be just a foot and a half of snow. Staying in and playing in the shop!

[steamer]

Thanks for looking in everyone.

Conrod fixture is complete shy a washer

Dave

[steamer]

Squared up the stock for the rods...Next is parting and tapping for the bearing caps.    But not today....Leg is tired, and I'm going out to dinner with family tonight...

Tomorrow!

Dave

[b.lindsey]

Be careful buddy, with the snow and ice you don't need a repeat performance on the good leg.

Bill

[steamer]

Funny you say that.   My wife got these cleats that strap on your shoes....look like I could go mountain climbing with them....I may do a lot of things tonight, but slipping on ice won't be one of them!

Dave

[Art K]

Ok take two, computer shut itself off & restarted but not the post window. I left Cabin Fever around 5pm and there was large flakes of precipitation that melted on contact with anything. That's not to say it wont freeze as the evening goes on.
Art