Hi Mike (Bouch),
You have done a nice job of that engine. It looks like it predates mine - you can tell by the shape of the "S" on the Valve chest cover ;)
Jo
Having them on one side allows you to run the pipework neatly down the frame if you go for plumbed in drains particularly if you use angled cocks.
It's coming along.
The piston is 19.05mm thick and the piston rod on one drawing only shows 16mm of thread and no locknut, the other shows a longer piston rod and a lock nut. :noidea:
Jo
Do they inquire as to your modeling interests?
Bill
We are ok Per, I have a spare ;)
Normally I use a level on top of the port face to make sure things are level but the draw on the casting means that face is shaped like a tent so It was necessary to use a square on the side of the valve face instead.
Nice progress from you and Eric both Jo.
Bill
Must be nice to have a workshop that's a bit above -3oC :shrug: :old:
Dave
Dave have you thought you could put a heater on in your workshop :)
With the ends of the fork rounded on the BCA I tried to fit the two rods together to find they do not give as much movement as I expect will be needed... something for tomorrow :wine1:
Do you still have some material to come off the bottom of the rod as your hole looks a bit high up compared to the drawing which should cure things.
So are we going round and round and up and down (with a driving dog) :) :wine1:
Best get that new compressor on order
Best get that new compressor on order
:thinking:
Might be worth thinking about I have run short of things to spend money on :noidea: , including castings :disappointed:
Jo
I like the new lighting fixture in the last photo ;)
Looking good :) Is that proper Stuart paint? I like that shade and want something similar.
Haven’t you received it/them yet
That leg is really quite a tricky bit to get right :headscratch: It was quite a common feature though, maybe it was easier/cheaper than a A frame casting (is it a or an :headscratch: I've been away too long).
Sorry but I won't be today Dave as I started feeling tired :old: and I ban myself from the workshop if I start feeling tired that's when mistakes happen
Jo
Steamer want big Vrooom!
If it goes vroom instead I will be worried :lolb:
Bill
Steamer want big Vrooom!
I'm hoping for a chuff, chuff, chuff. Currently as I turn her over I get a puff, puff, puff out of the open blow down holes ::)
Thanks Per :)
Must have the magic dragon in there Jo :)
Stuart
Jo
The tree cutting boys who borrowed it have jammed the regulator valve fully down and it is no longer adjustable :Mad: the result is the No 1 tries to have your fingers off :paranoia:
Jo
The tree cutting boys who borrow5ed it have jammed the regulator valve fully down and it is no longer adjustable :Mad: the result is the No 1 tries to have your fingers off :paranoia:
Jo
What sort of regulator ??
The 'one in / one out ' sort or the type with 3 ports & elec. contacts therein ?????
What sort of regulator ??
The 'one in / one out ' sort or the type with 3 ports & elec. contacts therein ?????
The one which has 120 PSI in and lets you wind the output down to 0 PSI, rather than straight through 120 PSI :paranoia:
Its not safe running a steam engine at 120 PSI :hellno:
Jo
Sounds like a test preceeded by 'here, hold my beer!" :Lol:What sort of regulator ??
The 'one in / one out ' sort or the type with 3 ports & elec. contacts therein ?????
The one which has 120 PSI in and lets you wind the output down to 0 PSI, rather than straight through 120 PSI :paranoia:
Its not safe running a steam engine at 120 PSI :hellno:
Jo
Strapped to the bench, and with 160 psi air, the engine in my boat sounds like a Japanese motorcycle in full song spinning about 2000 rpm. LOL :lolb: Ask me how I know this?
Beer may have been involved..... :paranoia:All stays in the shop, except for the bits flying through the window....!
What happens in the machine shop at work...stays in the machine shop at work....just sayin.
What sort of regulator ??
The 'one in / one out ' sort or the type with 3 ports & elec. contacts therein ?????
The one which has 120 PSI in and lets you wind the output down to 0 PSI, rather than straight through 120 PSI :paranoia:
Its not safe running a steam engine at 120 PSI :hellno:
Jo
Put a kink in the hose, that will soon slow it down ;)
I was thinking of a new compressor ::)
I just have to decide which one :noidea:
Jo
The tree cutting boys who borrowed it have jammed the regulator valve fully down and it is no longer adjustable :Mad: the result is the No 1 tries to have your fingers off :paranoia:
Jo
Well, I guess it's a good thing you're an engineer, Jo. That means you can fix it!
Just what you need to keep you busy..... :paranoia:
Its a time problem Pete: When you are retired you just don't have the spare time you had when you were at work
Jo
My mobile phone doesn't take photographs :hellno:
I can fit a 100ltrs tank compressor inside the main garage or a 150ltrs one if I put it outside. This one looks interesting:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-Litre-Air-Compressor-14-6CFM-3HP-100L-Belt-Drive-Twin-cylinder/352371734205?hash=item520afdf6bd:g:xjgAAOSwVoNcMtT7
:thinking:
Jo
Yay, we have a runner thanks :)
As for the rotating of videos, I think youtube must have altered the software as I also used to be able rotate but no longer have that option.
How robust is your leccy supply ?? A 3HP motor is pushing a ring main :thinking: Usually has to have a 32A socket on a dedicated 30A C curve breaker.
Look at the bottom end of this ad ... this is the compressor a mate has in his chippy shop for nailers / sanders etc.
14 CFM Piston Displacement gives some 2/3rds of that FAD IIRC
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sc90b-90-litre-air-compressor-14cfm
Dave
Go back to the old classic studio rather than the Beta
Do you (or the elephant) have a set of Stuart compressor castings?
Did that fit in the boot of the MX-5, or did it ride home in the passenger seat? :Lol:Come on, everyone knows big items go on the roof rack!
You mention how low noise it emits - does that mean that it is so good you would allow it into the shop if you had not had the space elsewhere ?
But what is that triple expansion engine in the near background?
Looks done to me! 8)
But what is that triple expansion engine in the near background?