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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2025, 09:18:11 pm »
I have that book as well and that engine design is really attractive.  You are doing an excellent job and I'm looking forward to further updates on your build!

Wish my shop was cool right now.
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2025, 07:49:25 pm »
That’s some excellent machining that you are doing! I’m jealous that I don’t have the patience to do that. I limit myself to making some fittings and stuff. I just do things that don’t require really close tolerances. I do admire those of you that do it. I actually admire anyone that is good at their craft.
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #17 on: October 29, 2025, 09:48:20 am »
Hi again. Now that the weather is getting colder, I have done some more work on this engine. The steam cylinder is complete. It was quite a job doing the lagging, but it came out well. I also completed the connecting rod. The dual tapers were interesting to set up. I hadn't used my taper attachment in quite a while, so it was a learning experience! It came out well.
Now I need to work on linkages, etc. so I can have it done by the Cabin Fever Expo show in January.
Thanks for looking, Scott
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #18 on: October 29, 2025, 08:40:04 pm »
Absolutely LOVELY!

This is coming along really well .... fantastic even!!!
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2025, 10:14:25 pm »
Very nice, please keep the piccies coming :)
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #20 on: October 30, 2025, 09:29:43 am »
That is looking great, hope we get a video of when it is done & running!
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2025, 06:00:49 pm »
Looking great, Scott!

I'll say it again... your machine work is superb!

Any chance we will see it at Cabin Fever?

Gil
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #22 on: November 01, 2025, 08:21:50 pm »
Thanks, everyone.
 I'm working away at it, but the honey-do list is still pretty long.;)
As long as there are no major glitches it should be ready for the show.
 Scott
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #23 on: November 27, 2025, 02:01:55 pm »
Hello everyone.

 Here is some more progress on my engine.

I have spent quite a bit of time on the watts linkage, and I now have some motion to show!

Here are some pictures and a video. 
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #24 on: December 10, 2025, 06:44:24 pm »
I have completed my engine. I think it came out well. Enjoy!   
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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #25 on: December 10, 2025, 07:52:27 pm »
Thanks for sharing this build and this new video of it running great.

Scott, your builds are superb..!!!

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Re: Vertical Steam Engine Build
« Reply #26 on: December 11, 2025, 09:06:42 am »
Thanks for the video! Wonderful build!
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