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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #960 on: April 08, 2016, 02:01:12 AM »
They all were Zee, but I don't wish to appear totally imbecillic  ;D

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #961 on: April 08, 2016, 07:47:41 AM »
Zee Not sure of speed as I just turn the knob to what seems to work right.

Needles stick into things like your fingers need we say more. Digital callipers make good tweezers for pulling them out.

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #962 on: April 08, 2016, 11:30:14 AM »
Oh I know about needles.

I got those tweezers Bill had recommended and they are great.

And remember when I got a bit of brass stuck?
Took a long time to work out and heal.

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #963 on: April 14, 2016, 10:19:10 PM »
Hoping to have some good machining time this weekend.

Couple of things I've come to realize...

One problem I've had is boring a hole and trying to fit a shaft. Too tight so another pass without really changing anything and now too loose.
I think part of the issue is not taking care of burrs before trying the shaft. I thought I had by using a countersink to chamfer the edge but it dawned on me today that all I was doing was pushing metal into the bore...that is, removing one set of burs and replacing with another.

Second problem...I'm not doing this right. Holes that take shafts or rotating parts ought to be reamed, no? My reamers are too long for the mill so I've just been drilling. I should take the extra time and use the 4-jaw on the lathe.

Don't know if that will help anyone.

Ah well...whether this engine runs well or at all, I still feel I'm learning and improving my skill.
A key thing as it keeps me going and I know I'll produce a masterpiece someday. A masterpiece!  :lolb:

A masterpiece in my world.
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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #964 on: April 14, 2016, 11:27:23 PM »

One problem I've had is boring a hole and trying to fit a shaft. Too tight so another pass without really changing anything and now too loose.


Been there, used up the T shirt as a shop rag.....

Try doing a couple of spring passes with the boring tool (ie don't change any settings) when you are really sure that it is still under -sized... then test for fit, if still no go, take off less than you think is necessary and repeat...

A small chamfer on the end of the test piece of shaft might help too.

So.... what's for supper?

Joe

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #965 on: April 14, 2016, 11:46:27 PM »
After seeing that finger picture who wants supper....ouch!!

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #966 on: April 15, 2016, 12:13:00 AM »
So.... what's for supper?

 :lolb:

I am going to be a very bad boy this weekend. T is on a business trip.
She will be so upset if she knew (she does in her heart but doesn't want to believe) but...

Tonight... chicken cheesesteak and a side order of fries delivered by my favorite pizza joint.  :pinkelephant:
Tomorrow...hot pepper pizza from the same place.  :pinkelephant:
The next night...Elios pizza (really bad but really good).  :pinkelephant:
Got some rocky road ice cream.  :pinkelephant:
Got some spicy nacho chips.  :pinkelephant:

Oh boy!

The bigger issue is not getting into her special wine. Problem is...I don't which it is.  :paranoia:

If I survive this debauchery...T is going to kill me anyway.
I don't think taking care of her plants while she is gone will save me.

All is well if I'm posting on Tuesday.  ;D

No need for suggestions as to how to assuage her feelings. 40 years have told me just to take my licking.
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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #967 on: April 15, 2016, 12:25:59 AM »
You are entitled to a few guilty pleasures Zee. Just don't advertise it !!

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #968 on: April 15, 2016, 12:50:10 AM »
You are entitled to a few guilty pleasures Zee. Just don't advertise it !!

I can trust you all...can't I? Bill? Bill? I can, can't I? Bill?

Hm...maybe not. There is one fellow I'm really not sure about. Goes by E but sometimes C.  :lolb:

Truth be told. She'll come home..ask me what I ate...and as usual, I will confess.
But only because she deserves the truth.

Not you lot.  :lolb:
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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #969 on: April 15, 2016, 01:01:51 AM »
There you go again on the food binge,  :ShakeHead: man someone has to tell that women what you been up to while she's gone....... :rant:  Do you need someone to help you eat all that food I am available...... :lolb:

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #970 on: April 15, 2016, 01:15:02 AM »
Well you can trust me...not sure about E and now D too  :paranoia:. But too late now, your plans are already exposed!

Bill

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #971 on: April 15, 2016, 01:32:58 AM »
Enjoy your weekend my friend!

Sounds like some pretty good eats; no mention of what to wash it all down with? Stay out of the wine!

So if you are all alone we can expect some nice shop progress reports?

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #972 on: April 15, 2016, 01:51:46 AM »
man someone has to tell that women what you been up to while she's gone....... :rant:  Do you need someone to help you eat all that food I am available......

If you tell on me...I will tell on you. Even if I have to make up stories.  :Lol:
And I probably don't have to.

Well you can trust me...not sure about E and now D too

Really? I'm thinking you're between B and E...inclusive. And I do allow for wrap-around.

Sounds like some pretty good eats; no mention of what to wash it all down with? Stay out of the wine!

So if you are all alone we can expect some nice shop progress reports?

Stinking hoppies. I'm trying to stay away from (her) wine. I mean, there's taking chances...and then there's crossing into the "you're dead" zone.

Yeah. I have hopes this weekend for shop time. but I already got two calls from the kids tonight.  :-\
I love my kids...but....
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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #973 on: April 15, 2016, 09:22:39 PM »
Some progress today. I took the day off since T is out of town and I'd get some good shop time.
No hangover from the single-man party last night.

Made the rocker shafts and all the bearings. I'm fairly happy with the bearings. Things are tight but not overly tight.
Also finished the piston rod links. I made up buttons to file the ends round.



And a shot with parts in place. You'll also notice one of the spacers in place on the right side.
At the bottom of the picture is the start on some more parts.

Long way to go yet.

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Re: Monitor Steam Engine
« Reply #974 on: April 15, 2016, 10:32:16 PM »
Good to see you back in the shop, parts are looking good!

 

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