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Post by Tel on Nov 9, 2009 6:43:34 GMT
.... next engine commences.  |
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Post by drjohn on Nov 9, 2009 8:20:09 GMT
Without being rude Tel, what is that? Could be a 4 poster for a Filipino dwindie with a drainage trough?
DJ
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Post by Tel on Nov 9, 2009 8:51:00 GMT
Well, DJ, at the moment it's four columns mounted on a base plate - watch this space!
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Post by Tel on Nov 9, 2009 9:05:57 GMT
Seriously tho', it is, or will be, something like this - with the emphasis on the something
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Post by Tel on Nov 9, 2009 9:12:00 GMT
.... but the fluting came out OK  |
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Post by rodwilson on Nov 9, 2009 12:12:20 GMT
No picture(s) of the machining opp this time Tel? Was it a ball nose cutter with the work held in a dividing head?
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Post by drjohn on Nov 10, 2009 2:13:01 GMT
OK Tel - but if it's a stationary engine, how can it be "Moving right along"?
DJ
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Post by Tel on Nov 10, 2009 20:15:39 GMT
OK Tel - but if it's a stationary engine, how can it be "Moving right along"? DJ Actually a marine engine so the metaphor is apt. Rod, yes to the ball nosed end mill (3mm) but I didn't just the dividing heard due to the lack of a tailstock (yet). Instead I used to old dodge of screwing two short pieces of hex to the ends and grabbing the bundle in the vise. I'll set up a couple of pics later, if time permits. |
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Post by drjohn on Nov 11, 2009 8:56:24 GMT
Well, when you come up here, I have a plank of wood, so all you need is a propellor and we can see if your metaphor is apt - as long as you point it in the right direction (not the left!) ;D ;D
DJ
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Post by Tel on Nov 14, 2009 8:39:32 GMT
Working on the (non-bounding) mains  |
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Post by drjohn on Nov 15, 2009 0:00:09 GMT
Looking at the ruler behind, it seems to be quite a small engine - what size is it?
DJ
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Post by Tel on Nov 16, 2009 7:58:36 GMT
The base plate is 6" long by (about) 2 1/2" wide. Today I started making a flywheel - my usual 3 piece construction   |
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Post by drjohn on Nov 16, 2009 10:24:15 GMT
For an old fart, this IS moving along --- looks pretty good.
DJ
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Post by ace on Nov 16, 2009 20:40:40 GMT
I was thinking the same thing, moving along quick that is..........
Found anything to run from your last engine Tel.
ace
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Post by Tel on Nov 19, 2009 18:16:01 GMT
A little further advanced  |
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Post by drjohn on Nov 20, 2009 5:28:19 GMT
What can I say - looking good Tel - I've made a sort of bow shape on the plank for when you come over to try it. DJ  |
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Post by Tel on Nov 22, 2009 7:25:28 GMT
Lemme know when you've got the gunn'els and rudder fitted. The beams roughed out and hung on the engine for a look-see  |
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Post by drjohn on Nov 22, 2009 9:39:38 GMT
The gun whales will be completed shortly - would you like holes or slots for the cannons DJ |
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Post by Tel on Nov 24, 2009 9:51:38 GMT
Square holes with the little doors that bang open please! Some work on the beams  |
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Post by Tel on Dec 16, 2009 8:30:33 GMT
Just a bit of an update, things a slowly coming together.   |
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