Monitor Steam Engine

[kvom]

On this thread I wait until there's about 5 more pages before looking in.  Then I  might find one page with a part being made.   

Family shot looks good.    

[zeeprogrammer]

Thanks Pete and Alan.

On this thread I wait until there's about 5 more pages before looking in.  Then I  might find one page with a part being made.

I don't blame you. 

[philjoe5]

I like the family shot too. 

When you say "round over" bit, what does this cutter look like?  Is it like one of those carbide tipped router tool bits?

Cheers,
Phil

[zeeprogrammer]

Thanks Phil.

When you say "round over" bit, what does this cutter look like?  Is it like one of those carbide tipped router tool bits?

On the box it's called "rounding end mill cutter". HSS.



Thanks for the opportunity to post a pic. 

[b.lindsey]

Wow, a whole set of them!!  Nice Zee

Bill

[crueby]

No pic of how the outrigger ends came out?   

[zeeprogrammer]

Had some quality time. Quality work is another story.

'Finished' the rear bearings.

Part of the job was to split the bearing. I used a slitting saw...



After checking limits I ended up with that configuration. I knew before I started I'd have a problem cutting all the way through.
Got as close as I could and then did something of an around the world. I didn't really want to do that but I didn't want to use the bandsaw and I don't know if a larger diameter saw would be available (and wouldn't have waited for it anyway).

Came out 'okay' but the cut was somewhat crappy...



So I milled a few thou off the faces and it turned out okay. I also rounded the top corners using a 1/16 round end mill.
Not great but a little filing and sanding and I think it'll look okay.



Another family shot showing the rear bearings where they go. This time I remembered a scale.
Chris...you can see the left outrigger with the corners rounded. I did the front two corners and one in back. Don't need to do the 4th.
I haven't finished the right outrigger.



Pretty decent day for me. 

I (and certainly you all) can see there will be a lot of filing, sanding, and finishing to do once I have the parts made.
That will probably take as long or longer than making all the parts.

Will you be ready for another 17000 thousand and more posts of food, banter, and no pics? 

Which reminds me...tonight...stir-fry with shrimp, peas, peppers and rice. Love that stuff!

Thanks for hanging in with me.

[Don1966]

Hey we got some piccys ......... Looking good Zee and it don't matter how you do it, it's the end results that count. No food intended..........

 
Don

[Tennessee Whiskey]

This is proof what good food,  good drinks,  and good friends will do: I had no idea you had really gotten this far.  The family shot looks great  . Homemade crab cakes huh? Fresh from shell crab?  That's just ain't no way to do my taste buds,  shame,  shame, shame  .

Cletus
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[bruedney]

Nice 

Once I find my workshop floor again (after stripping a rather large colour laser printer  ) I am going to make a start on this build.

I will even try to remember to take pictures.

[zeeprogrammer]

Thanks Don. Say, what are you up to? Building anything or still getting used to retirement? If it's the latter...be careful...one can get used to not being busy.

Fresh from shell crab?

I generally don't ask a lot of questions. I just enjoy the food. (But no, I don't think so.)
Well I don't just enjoy the food. I make sure to comment on the special things so she'll keep going. Like tonight...I was surprised she'd put cauliflower in the stir-fry. Wow. It was excellent.

Can't get her to make a childhood favorite though. Cauliflower and Velveeta. She refuses to buy Velveeta. I understand...but I miss it anyway.

I am going to make a start on this build.

Excellent! I don't know what equipment you have...but the smaller scale like Chris did might be the way to go. I will watch.

I will even try to remember to take pictures.

  You need not worry about remembering. Loads of people here who won't let you.   

[b.lindsey]

Those latest pictures a just down right impressive Zee. You have really come a long way my friend!!

Bill

[bruedney]

Excellent! I don't know what equipment you have...but the smaller scale like Chris did might be the way to go. I will watch.

I have a 9 x 20 lathe and access to a big beastie and a Grizzly G0704 equivalent mill so should be OK

I will even try to remember to take pictures.

You need not worry about remembering. Loads of people here who won't let you.   

I am thinking that I need to get some new batteries for my camera and find my tripod otherwise they will never happen

[zeeprogrammer]

Those latest pictures a just down right impressive Zee. You have really come a long way my friend!!

Thanks Bill. With your help and many others on this forum.

I am thinking that I need to get some new batteries for my camera and find my tripod otherwise they will never happen

Thinking? It's not a question. I have learned that without pics...people yell at you. I don't like being yelled at. I suspect you're the same.
So get the batteries, find the tripod, and get started!

And if you want to include some New Zealand cuisine...I'm up for it.

[crueby]

Those latest pictures a just down right impressive Zee. You have really come a long way my friend!!

Thanks Bill. With your help and many others on this forum.

I am thinking that I need to get some new batteries for my camera and find my tripod otherwise they will never happen

Thinking? It's not a question. I have learned that without pics...people yell at you. I don't like being yelled at. I suspect you're the same.
So get the batteries, find the tripod, and get started!

And if you want to include some New Zealand cuisine...I'm up for it.

Batter dipped Kiwi birds?