Elmer's Oscillating Cylinder Engine #42

[Kim]

Congratulations, Eric!  That's a cute little runner! 

Kim

[MJM460]

Hi Eric, congratulations, it’s running really well.  It is an entrancing motion.

Timing the valve would be interesting to get your head around.

MJM460

[Dave Otto]

Very nice!

Dave

[EricB]

Thanks for all the comments! I had a good time building it and I learned a few lessons in the process. I'm already starting to think it looks fine the way it is, but I'm still going to clean some things up before I call is finished.

I think the valve timing is like most other steam engines. The valve is at full travel when the crank is 90 degrees from the piston rod. Just had to play around to find that point.

As for being and addiction, I think that ship has sailed! I was hooked the first time a made a part on a lathe.

Eric

[Admiral_dk]

Great looking engine and a very nice runner too 

I really like the design and shape 

Best wishes

Per

[tvoght]

Eric, If I understand correctly that this is your first engine effort, then I am very much impressed. A beauty and a good runner!   --Tim

[EricB]

Well it took me almost 5 months but I finally made replacement nuts for the steam connection. Now I'm happy with how it looks.

Eric

[crueby]

Much nicer proportions, improves it a lot!

[Flyboy Jim]

Yep........it's the little things that make the difference. Well done. 

Jim

[cnr6400]

 

[Don1966]

Cute little engine runs a treat. Congrats Eric on a great build…




 
Don