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Another great instructional piece Brian. Now take another "Vacation" from your hobby so we can see more 111:D:cool:;) Thanks for sharing your incredible wisdom.

Lost somewhere, waiting, watching!:confused:

Fascinating read. Cool engine.:)

Hi Tony, I have found the shellac sticks under horological supplies here in US. Not too expensive. I did try a number of Hot melt Glues previously. For some reason they did not work as well as shellac. Thanks for sharing the info. p.s. I have heard lathes that make more noise than yours -...

Well, well! I didn't have to wait long for my next "figuring and machining" lesson!! Keep up the good work Brian - you are a great teacher.:)

Enjoy your break - well deserved! Thank you for the real effort you have put out for the benefit of the rest of us. I personally truly appreciate it.

I too would like to find the plans - any help would be appreciated. I have tried internet searches without much luck. There are all kinds of so-called Grasshopper designs, I am looking for the one primarily used in marine engines. Specifically those in paddle wheel tugboats. This one by...

Brian I can appreciate that - but I see this as a hobby "for relaxation and rejuvenation". At least that's how I see it. It keeps my aging Brain functioning. I really do enjoy your working methods and models, I have built one (maybe two) to date of your models.

Beautiful work. Great videos and photos throughout the Thread. Another masterful piece of work! Thank you for sharing. Only one question - What is next.:D

Just luv them flowerescent tubes!!! Must be so they can be found in the haze of steam in a Canadian Winter.:cool::cool::D. Can't wait to see her run!

This gets stranger and stranger - I can't wait to see the outcome and path chosen! Unfortunately I have nothing helpful to add, I do like the simplicity of the self centering four jaw chuck and square stock.

Fascinating seeing your brain at work Brian. I am learning as well. Thanks for sharing.

Dave - thanks for the info especially the sizing tables. They will come in handy.

My system has been memorized passwords using a base with added symbols or numbers. I have now had my identity stolen twice with almost disastrous results. My resulting use of more complex passwords has ended up with the frustration of being unable to memorize. Now I carry a notepad with all...

I did seat the ball as directed, but only had one ball of the correct size,so I could not replace the seating ball. It looked fine to the naked eye. Nevertheless when I get back into my shop I am going to revisit that engine and probably make some revisions as well. e.g. make it a vertical...

Thank you JC54. I have now built most of the engines in Mr. Bray's book - they all run except the clacker!! Possibly the easiest model in the book, but I just can't seem to get it right!

I have always enjoyed Grass Hopper engines, have yet to attempt to build one.

Very nice job, love the finish!

I should have added that this is quite small and does run fairly well. I plan on making another now that my skills have improved.

Tony, Pretty darned cool. You are quite the craftsman, your horologic skills are showing. You have such great fun with your skills! Glad to see you on HMEM again.