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Title: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: IndianaRog on May 12, 2019, 01:51:44 pm
I love walnut, so made a replacement box to go under my Jin Machine hit and miss engine.  Also recessed that box into a broader piece of thick walnut to reduce tendency to dance across the table top.  Here's a YouTube video of the finished product.

https://youtu.be/ggEPeKRLStY

Rog
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: classixs on May 12, 2019, 02:01:39 pm
My that looks good, a vast improvement on the original...

Well done Rog !!!
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: St Paul Steam on May 12, 2019, 04:21:18 pm
that is one of the most elegant & regal bases yet to be seen, nice work (as always) Rog
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: Jim on May 12, 2019, 07:29:40 pm
Roger as a fellow timber lover, doesn't a nice piece of wood lift the overall beauty of an engine!

Would some rubber feet or a rubber mat put on the bottom of the plinth work in anchoring her down and lessen her tendency to want to dance around?
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: jkbixby on May 12, 2019, 08:30:30 pm
Nice work Rog - that is well crafted and looks good!
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: RedRyder on May 12, 2019, 08:47:39 pm
Rog, that is a huge improvement and you are a superb woodcrafter!
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: IndianaRog on May 12, 2019, 09:29:31 pm
Roger as a fellow timber lover, doesn't a nice piece of wood lift the overall beauty of an engine!

Would some rubber feet or a rubber mat put on the bottom of the plinth work in anchoring her down and lessen her tendency to want to dance around?

Jim, I "thought" I would go one better and make the entire contact surface of the base "grippy".  I smeared clear silicone sealer with a putty knife over the entire underside of the walnut base.  It actually works very well on a surface like formica, but the somewhat lumpy greenish cutting board surface I use to protect my benchtop meant the silicone only made intermittent contact and hence the engine still "walked" a bit.   Four rubber feet might actually work better on an uneven surface!  It was a test...one I probably won't repeat.

And...yes, a lovely piece of wood really accents a nice engine in my eyes as well.

Rog

ps....thanks to the nice comments from others.
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: Jim on May 12, 2019, 10:04:47 pm
Interesting Rog about the silicone idea, that's crossed my mind a few times to try.

I've used these a lot with success Rog -

https://www.bunnings.com.au/madico-13mm-clear-round-vinyl-bumper-pad-surface-protectors-24-pack_p3961714

https://www.bunnings.com.au/madico-19mm-clear-self-stick-protec-surface-savers-6-pack_p3970276
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: JinMachine on May 13, 2019, 03:13:17 am
It looks VERY GOOD!Jin
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: Roscoe on May 13, 2019, 07:50:02 am
Looks great Rog, the base came out beautiful. I did notice they tend to hop around a little bit. Good idea.






         
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: txlabman on May 13, 2019, 09:08:36 am
Excellent work Rog.

If I ever end up with one this is great inspiration for the base.

I am still holding out for the vertical, but weakening.  :)
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: Swift Fox on May 13, 2019, 11:35:31 am
Certainly enhances the engine Rog, i must admit i really like walnut wood bases.
Title: Re: New walnut base for my Jin Machine Hit/Miss engine
Post by: Nick on May 16, 2019, 06:36:35 am
That looks great Rog! 8)