MEM Corliss progress

[AStroudParticipant @astroud]

[AStroudParticipant @astroud]

First set out of the main assemblies of my Corliss, based on the MEM drawings

[Mick B1Participant @mickb1]

Flywheel looks machined from solid – is that what you did?

I keep wondering if I'll ever put together the time or commitment to tackle the complexity of a Corliss…

[Jim NicParticipant @jimnic]

Looking good so far.

Jim

[AStroudParticipant @astroud]

Thanks for the comments.

yes, one of my cheats on the MRM drawings, the flywheel is from a billet. Stretched my S7 and BCA to accommodate it but I am happy how it has turned out. For the first time I finish bored for the crankshaft and have been rewarded for what looks like a wobble free flywheel.

Andrew

[Mark RandParticipant @markrand96270]

Wow, Someone who's got a BCA as their milling machine!

Which version is it, out of curiosity (I've got the one I inherited from dad, but it's a project rather than a machine tool at the moment).

You are obviously using it to produce excellent work…

Regards

Mark

[AStroudParticipant @astroud]

Hi Mark

It is a Mk 111 about 35 years old, serial number is xxxxxE so in imperial. I managed to get it in good condition, looks like it is on its original belt and most importantly with some accessories including collets. I love it, only wish it was a bit bigger as we do with most of our machine tools.

Andrew

[Mark Gould 1Participant @markgould1]

Looks beautiful so far, looking forward to some more updates,

Mark

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