Helping dad vertical engine

[Chris GillParticipant @chrisgill22114]

Hi Stew

Thanks for the PM.

They've been interesting projects – my first two engines. Which means I've been learing a lot and making all the usual mistakes (I assume). I was thinking about a half-beam engine next so number three looks spot on.

Thanks again

Chris

[Jim NicParticipant @jimnic]

A good looking pair of engines Chris with some nice touches in the cylinder banding.

Jim

[mechman48Participant @mechman48]

Nice pair of engines Chris, what did you paint your top plate with , it looks like it's been anodised ?
​I like your trilogy Stew' on with the vertical cross at the moment, some pics on build in thread ' workshop progress'

Bob / Stew' seem to have trouble viewing pics tho'…

​George.

[DullnoteParticipant @dullnote]

Hi I have just about completed the first tried on air the other day could not get it to work at all, reset the timing nothing tried timing again 180 degrees nothing. Went back to it today working my way through how it should work following the air route.

I have not cut the top of the cylinder to meet up with the port hole, so when you put the cylinder caps on no air could get to the piston. I now remember I did not have a small end mill to cut this I was to order one , guess who forgot, carried on the build.

End mill now on order. Will let you know if and when it runs ( No I should say WHEN it runs)

Next is the horizontal , I do hope the third will be coming out as I am learning a lot. Stew, like to take this time in thanking you for the time and effort you have put into these projects much appreciated

Jim

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

If you ca't wait for the cutter then you don't really need anything special, just a cut across the spigot to remove a small amount of metal will do

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Posted by Jim Greenhill on 20/12/2018 16:04:21:

Hi I have just about completed the first tried on air the other day could not get it to work at all, reset the timing nothing tried timing again 180 degrees nothing. Went back to it today working my way through how it should work following the air route.

I have not cut the top of the cylinder to meet up with the port hole, so when you put the cylinder caps on no air could get to the piston. I now remember I did not have a small end mill to cut this I was to order one , guess who forgot, carried on the build.

End mill now on order. Will let you know if and when it runs ( No I should say WHEN it runs)

Next is the horizontal , I do hope the third will be coming out as I am learning a lot. Stew, like to take this time in thanking you for the time and effort you have put into these projects much appreciated

Jim

Hi Jim Thanks for your kind comment and interest in the Mill engine. As for the air passage as Jason said it doesn't have be to fussy as long as their is a way through for the air it will work you could just use a small file or even a small chisel to make the passage..

Stew

[philip causerParticipant @philipcauser83718]

Hello Stewart

Could you please email my daughter the plans for the Grasshopper model and list of materials

I have made 3 of your other models since lock down in march – and would like to add the Grasshopper to my collection

many thanks philip causer

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

To save Stew blowing his own trumpet, the build of the grasshopper engine has just started in the latest issue of ME 4646 complete with drawings

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Hi Philip

As Jason said the Grasshopper plans are currently being published in the magazine I hope you enjoy the build and the article.

If any one is having problems sourcing the laser cut fly wheel I can give them details where I got mine from I don't have any commercial agreement with my supplier just a very satisfied customer.

Stew

PS  I've just emailed the company who made the fly wheel for me to say that they may have some inquires for fly wheels I've also sent them my flywheel drawing the company is sales@lasermaster.co.uk    

Stew

 

 

Edited By Stewart Hart on 26/08/2020 08:13:07

[DullnoteParticipant @dullnote]

https://youtu.be/4j-VnLrUyPc

 

Hope this link works first run of the vertical engine not pained and some bits to be completed, but its a runner

Edited By JasonB on 19/02/2021 18:22:33

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Looks to be a nice smooth runner.

I've made your video a bit easier to view.

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Well done Dullnote

Runs nice and smooth and it will get better with use just requires a nice paint job. I hope you enjoyed the build.

Stew

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