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Stuart No. 9

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Michael S.:
I bought a cast parts kit for a Stuart No. 9. The parts were cheap, but the flywheel and the base are missing.
I still had a flywheel, but it's about 15 cm in diameter, so it's a bit larger than the original flywheel.
Since I want to build the base myself, the slightly larger flywheel isn't a big deal.
I found some 5 mm thick sheet steel in the scrap bin, and I was able to use the electric welder my father built many years ago. It's definitely going to be a work of art, but maybe it won't be noticeable from the outside if I sand it well.

The tabs for the screws are welded on and soldered on the outside with soft solder. It looks like it's cast in one piece.

Finally, I'll add some epoxy resin filler, and tomorrow I'll apply the primer.

Best, Michael

crueby:
Nice way to weld up a 'casting'.  :popcorn: :popcorn:

Michael S.:
a few more pictures

Michael S.:
Yes, thanks Chris.
I think if it's painted, no one will notice.
The base is about 12 mm higher than Stuart's original casting.

Sanjay F:
That's looking pretty cool, a unique No.9 and it looks in proportion - excellent job!  :ThumbsUp:

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