BUILDING THE EASTERN & ANDERSON GRASSHOPPER

[Roger B]

That looks absolutely amazing     

[Admiral_dk]

  Very high wow factor - I hope (and expect) that it runs just as well as it looks 

[steam guy willy]

lovely work there, something that that i should aspire to, everything accurate and a lovely Finish The finishing of a model is so important, but rewarding........
Willy.

[ths]

Very beautiful Don, and as I well know, beautifully made as well. cheers, Hugh.

[Don1966]

Thanks all of you for your kind comments and your support. I really do appreciate all of you for you inputs and just following along. It really does help when building these engines.
I do hope you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Don

[steam guy willy]

hi Don , can you give anymore info on the right angled drilling device you used on the flywheel......is it shop made or bought, and is it still available ?
What is your next project ? When i look at my finished models i always think  Wow did i do that !! and also I don't know how i managed it !! good work I will enjoy seeing more bolting from your stable !

[Don1966]

Hi Willy and thanks my friend. The angle device is an attachment that goes with the Foredom hand piece H30 and is an angle grinder that I made an adapter for it  to drill with. I am looking to put a Chuck on it though. You can get it here...http://www.foredom.net/ak69109.aspx

Don

[Tennessee Whiskey]

Dog, Dog, Dog, due to work,  I'm just catching up.  Don, that is beautiful,  plain and straight up awesome.  I ain't even gonna try and crack any jokes.  Just a "craftsmanship museum " piece  .

Cletus

[Don1966]

Dog, Dog, Dog, due to work,  I'm just catching up.  Don, that is beautiful,  plain and straight up awesome.  I ain't even gonna try and crack any jokes.  Just a "craftsmanship museum " piece  .

Cletus

Thanks my brother I know you have been very busy with the store. i really appreciate you checking in though......

Don

[Ramon Wilson]

Don - as you are aware I have been well AWOL for some time. When I replied to Jason the other day I caught this thread in the corner of my eye. I couldn't do it straight away but promised myself that before setting to work in my own workshop this week I would catch up on your thread first.

Well I've just sat and had a (very) extended coffee break and been right through again - all of it from page 10 or so completely fresh to my eyes - and what a pleasure that's been. I can only apologise for not sticking with it and kick myself for missing out on such a great thread.

Stunning result again Don - you really are a master  I can well imagine just how much it took to turn that flywheel into the finished result - absolutely beautiful. Exquisite detail work throughout too  - that governor was worth a double take I can tell you  

Congratulations on producing yet another absolute gem for the stable .

Now - how about an all brass Waller Table engine 

Regards - Ramon

[cfellows]

Museum quality work, Don.  Wonderful patience and attention to detail.  Simply beautiful.

Chuck

[Don1966]

Ramon and Chuck I am indeed honored by your kind commects. A master no as I still have a long way to go before that, but thank you. I have posted the video and it is here http://www.modelenginemaker.com/index.php?topic=5561.new#new

Thanks for looking
Don

[gary.a.ayres]

Masterly work!

[Don1966]

Masterly work!

Thank you!

[scc]

I have somehow not seen this thread until now. (predates my membership)    I have  had to read through the entire thread, and
 have learned so much, been much inspired but at the same time realised my own limitations.
Don, your work is outstanding in every aspect. I am in awe
Thank you for such detailed posting

Regards               Terry