Elderberry Mill Engine/ Elmer's 43 by AOG

[AOG]

This is my first double acting engine. It pushed my meager skills to the limit. After machining, It fought me for a couple of months but I finally got it running.

Tony





Please excuse the video quality. It's pouring outside so I didn't open the garage for light.

[Don1966]

Yea Baby!...............awesome Tony  and well done bud.........


Don

[b.lindsey]

Nicely done Tony. It a runner!!!

Bill

[mklotz]

Well done.  Looks great and runs nicely.  Be proud.

This was about the third engine I built, some 35 years ago.  At the time I couldn't understand how one could reverse a steam engine and when that worked I was over the moon because the light came on in my head.  I can also remember puzzling for ages over the floating valve and what prevented it from unsealing from the valve plate.  Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[AOG]

Thanks Marv. Now all I have to do is make your rounding over fixture and it's on to my next engine.

Tony

[ths]

She's a great little mover, Tony. You must feel very happy, 2 in one day. I'm sure I can hear more than a gentle patter of rain outside. Cheers, Hugh.

[Avengineer]

Hi Tony,
Just want to tell you how much I appreciated your posting of this build.  Your photos are invaluable as I begin the same engine.  Thank you very, very much.
Avengineer

[AOG]

Your welcome, I'm glad you find it helpful.

Tony