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scc:
Like many, I have admired this engine for some time and so it will be my next project.  I searched through George Watkins book "Stationary Steam Engines" for a beam engine to copy. My plan was to draw up plans  of one of his descriptions.  He gives general dimensions which would enable me to get the proportions correct.  I finally gave up on that and bought the Reeves 2000 M E Beam drawings.  I plan to use bar stock where possible and only use a casting as a last resort. :o       
I am near the end of the motorcycle restorations so the shed is being sorted for resumption of model work.  The limited shed budget is needed for replenishing end mills / cutters .etc so there will be none spare for castings fo a while.
Nothing is going to happen until the new year so I would just like to wish you all a good Christmas and new year.
Best Wishes       Terry :cheers:

Kim:
Sounds like a fun project, Terry!  :ThumbsUp:

And a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family as well!  :cheers:

Kim

propforward:
Merry Christmas Terry. The ME Beam engine is a super engine - just started one myself. Looking forward to seeing yours take shape.

scc:
A start has been made. I am making bits that I have material for and in no "sensible" order. Starte with the cylinder cover in steel. I am unconcerned about lube as a bronze neck bushis fitted to protect the steel piston rod. set screws will be replaced with studs.
The column will be made in three bits .  Some well matured scrapbinium will be squared up in the mill and faced to thickness / profiled on the 4 jaw. The main column will be profiled from some suitable round bar.  Shed is too cold at the present so no rush.
                Terry


Michael S.:
Hello Terry,
The cylinder cover is well done. I suspect I will have to remake the cast iron cylinder cover on my Beam. The holes are not ok.
It will be interesting to see the ME Beam made from rods and plates.

Michael

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