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Swiss mill engine HS 156
« on: September 15, 2025, 12:16:30 pm »
Got this Mill engine finally after 47 years of "dreaming"
It was made by a Swiss watchmaker company in 1978 - price
was enormous then and way beyond my wallet. Now I got
this 28 kg monster for much less. The main bearings have
rollers and it is made to very high standard. The governer
has an integrated oil damping. I already tried it with
compressed air - steam will follow.
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Re: Swiss mill engine HS 156
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2025, 12:45:09 pm »
At 28kg that is one big brute ..... but exceedingly lovely all the same!

With all the bearings and watchmaker precision, I'd expect that engine to be a true treasure!!

Major congratulations on making a dream come true!!!
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Re: Swiss mill engine HS 156
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2025, 12:49:14 pm »
Love the “chunkiness” of that flywheel and the extra details like the oilers and drain built into the base 8)
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Re: Swiss mill engine HS 156
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2025, 04:37:55 pm »
That's certainly a beast at 28kgs!
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Re: Swiss mill engine HS 156
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2025, 09:19:23 pm »
Congrats, Arnold..!!!

What a great acquisition!

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Re: Swiss mill engine HS 156
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2025, 05:53:03 am »
I would like to see more of that! very nice indeed.
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