Since retirement nearly nine years ago I have mended modded and messed about with dozens of steam and other engines, also built a few boilers and assorted accessories but never a compete engine from scratch - until now.
This is my take on a classic Victorian pumping engine, using a lot of charity shop salvage and probably the worlds supply of artistic licence.
I actually started this about 5 years ago, just a daft idea which has been on and off the workbench ever since. Finally got round to finishing the thing and here it is:
https://youtu.be/KK8TJfkqO9o12 inch flywheel with a single acting semi-rotary valve, bore & stroke are 10 x 40 mm, running on 7 psi
Hope you like it
Dave
Love it Dave , fantastic job of it. Missed you ,hope to hear more from you in the future. 😊
Awesome job Dave.
I really like the size of the flywheel.
How did you make the flywheel?
Very nice! Took a little while but worth it in the end - well done.
Thanks guys, I do visit here most days Bruce but haven't posted for a while - I promise to try to contribute more often!
I wish I could take credit for the flywheel Charlie but that was an EBay purchase, ex-washing machine if memory serves. I did spend a lot of time tidying it though.
Some photos here, since the video of the test run I have made and fitted a cylinder cover which I think looks better than the bare brass tube:
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Dave
Very impressive Dave!! Not the regular old oscillator for a “first build” that everyone goes for.
A fine looking engine...
Very impressive Dave, well done!
Congratulations on a very nice engine. I like the tile base, spiral stairway, and the brass figures, which add interest and beauty.
Hi Dave,
I like your creation very much, congratulations it looks great.
Take care Tony.
Thanks guys, I really appreciate your kind comments.
Not being a big fan of dusting I am looking to make a cover/display case of some sort. Meantime here's another video, on air at 5psi and doing about 60 rpm - she will run down to about 30 rpm but not as smoothly:
https://youtu.be/8nyzjF-X9egDave
Very nice Dave, you have to be happy with that build.
There is nothing I can say that hasn't been said already. Beautiful job Dave.