I really like Robinson´s patent engines, with their quite mesmerizing motion
By the mid 1970's, I had acquired a bench mill and then a floor model mill and my next engine was to be my first corliss engine. I used the Cole's castings and modified the design to resemble details on corliss engines that I had seen. I did keep the Philadelphia releasing gear. The Cole's corliss was designed by Paul Briesch in Pennsylvania. The design and patterns were sold to Charlie Cole and the rest is history. A project like this just has to be taken one piece at a time. The engine runs very well on air, with the releasing gear operating perfectly. This would not be the last corliss that I build, however. [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
Oh My
Oh My! Oh My!!!Let me pick my jaw up off the floor
You’re really good at this engine building!! 👍 👍
Brad, You have some nice looking engines and
you great at machining too.
I just take one piece, make it perfect and go on the the next.
That Corliss steam engine is beautiful indeed. Any chance of seeing a video?
My next engine was the Moria fan from Live steam Magazine. Designed by Professor Senft from the University of Wisconsin. A couple of years ago he had a meet at his house and we all brought our Moria fans for a group picture.
Next, I built the 2" bore Ericsson hot air pumping engine. Having seen one of these engines as a 14 year old kid, I wanted to build one. Actually, I built two. Norbert Keeley came out with these castings in the mid 1970's and I ordered a set immediately. It is a very nice running engine.
It's just fun to follow the performance of your machines ... and you want more.
Kind regards
Jürgen
Some gobsmacking entries here Brad...
That Breisch/Cole Corliss engine is just amazing!
Love the Moria as well, it reminds me (slightly) of my Solar Engines fan...and that 2" Ericsson model must be a complete treat to run.
I also would love to see some movies, of these beauties in action. Do you have a channel on YouTube or elsewhere?
My You Tube Channel is "Brad E Smith". I have engines on there, but not these.
Thanks Brad...and you just got a brandnew subscriber too
Fingers crossed that some of the beauties in this thread, will get some exercise on there (and in here) as well eventually.
I had such fun building the Ericsson, that I bought the castings for the Improved Ericsson The real ones were built by the American Machine Company, of Delaware. It also, is 1/4 scale and 2 inch bore. Again, a very nice runner that has been to many shows over the years.
The next engine that I built was my first gas engine. A Paul Breisch "Hired Man" and an oil well pump jack to give the engine something to do. This was a hit-and-miss engine. I made my own spark plugs for the engine.
Geez laweeze Brad, I like them all...I am really into oil pump jacks right now & yours IS a beauty , did you make the gearbox or source it somewhere ?