Back to the Minnie

[don-tucker]

This is progress to date started 6 years ago

Been working on the motion work since finishing the beam engine

I can see this thread going on forever so hope I won't be boring you.
Don

 

[zeeprogrammer]

so hope I won't be boring you.

only possible while waiting for the next post ;D

That looks like a great model.

 

[stevehuckss396]

I can see this thread going on forever so hope I won't be boring you.

We will be grateful for any updates. Time lines are not important.

 

[Jasonb]

You're making good progress, my Minnie was spread over 13years.

Jason

 

[kvom]

We need a project of the decade category. ;D

 

[don-tucker]

Thanks for the comments Guys.
Jason,I have been looking at pictures of your engine,a lovely job,hope you won't mind if I ask questions now and again,like where did you get the steering chain
Kvom,your pace on the paddle engine puts me to shame but then no CNC ;D
Don

 

[Cedge]

Enjoying this build to the max. I hadda buy mine already built. Not much fun in that....LOL. With two grandsons, I guess I'm likely to have to build one yet.

Steve

 

[larry1]

don-tucker, this is a great looking machine so far, keep the good work up. larry

 

[Deanofid]

Nothing boring about this, Don. What you have done to this point is simply beautiful!

 

[Jasonb]

Don, I think my chain came from Blackgates as they have it listed in their catalogue for about £4

http://www.blackgates.co.uk/

Feel free to ask anything you need to know.

Jason

 

[don-tucker]

Thank you Jason you are a pal ,been cracking on with bits that I fancy making, like the safety valves
Don

 

[don-tucker]

A few more bits for Minnie.

Thats the motion plate saddle,the safety valve,con rod and gear shift done.Going to look for more bits that take my fancy,I should really get on with the backhead fittings,the water gauge,firedoor etc,there is so much to do on this engine after the mine and beam engines.
Don

 

[Jasonb]

Looking good Don, couple of thoughts, drill a vent hole in the top of the oiler with your smallest drill and fit the big end bolts the other way up, if they ever loose their nuts the bolts will stay in place.

Jason

 

[don-tucker]

Thanks for the tips Jason,the big end bolts ae studs tapped into the the bottom of the strap,will drill the vent hole.
Don

 

[don-tucker]

To keep you up to date,backhead finished ,thanks to Steamdave and his gauge glass,,steering gear complete and the grate made,

Next will be the ash pan,then back to the tender for the reverse lever,bypass valve then the big moment of joining them both together,changed my mind .I think I ought to do the gearing and crank first as the hornplates will have to come off.see thinking all the time ;D
Don

 

[krv3000]

Hi sum nice work gowing on ther
from bob

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Nice work. I love the detail.

Newbie question...how does the sight glass work? Isn't the water below that?

 

[don-tucker]

Newbie question...how does the sight glass work? Isn't the water below that?
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I hope not Zee.
Don

 

[Jasonb]

Water should be above the firebox crown at all times so the lowest water level will be showing about 1/8" on the glass.

Jason

 

[don-tucker]

I have been busy since my last post,coming on a treat now since I have got over my dread of cutting the 3/32" keys.

I can fix the tender on after a few small jobs like mounting the reverse lever,bypass valve and coal partition.
Don