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Murdoch-Aitken "Steeple" engine
scc:
My wife and I are just recovering from the worst "common cold" of our lives, convinced it was covid we kept on testing but all negative. As a result minimum shed progress. I did make a start on fabricating the main bearings but put them down to make the crankshaft. ( it seemed an easier task for a fuzzy head) Straightforward turning with a bit of milling at one end. I know it's a small endmill for the job but it was all I had.
Hopefully more progress soon :) Terry
Jo:
Pleased to hear you are both feeling better again Terry and you are back on your engine :)
Jo
scc:
Cheers Jo :cheers:
scc:
It would be nice to report lots of progress, etc, but life has a habbit of getting in the way. Busy at work..(should I still be there at 76?). We have completely rebuilt our kitchen, and also prepared our campervan for the season. I used to be able to cope with stuff like this much more quickly :old: However I did get to the shed today and started on the flywheel. So far no hardspots :) I was going to bore the centre but decided on the set up pictured...turn the flywheel by manually and feed the reamer by the tailstock. It worked fine. I shall broach the keyway as soon as the wheel is finish machined. Hopefully progress has restarted albeit slowly. Terry
crueby:
Nice job on the flywheel.
And at 76? No - should be playing more in the shop, house, camping!
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