Elmer's Geared #5

[weez]

Here is the start of my build of Elmer's geared. This is my favorite of Elmer's. I have put off building this one because of the cost of the gears but I came to the realization that they will most likely not get any cheaper and I knew that I would definitely build this one someday. When making the base I screwed up and countersunk the wrong side so it looks like I will be building a mirrored version.

 

[Inky Engines]

Weez

Oops, but at least its easily sorted!

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Good luck with the rest of the build.

Kind regards

Geoff at Inky Engines

 

[weez]

Weez

Oops, but at least its easily sorted!



Good luck with the rest of the build.

Kind regards

Geoff at Inky Engines

If only it were that easy.

 

[weez]

Part #2 done. Here is the foot.

 

[vascon2196]

Great job so far! This was my 3rd engine build overall which was a few years back...it runs on a breath of air but it has a few boo-boo's. One day I'll make another but it will look like jewelry.

I'm looking forward to seeing your approach!

 

[weez]

Here is the rear bearing.

 

[Herbiev]

Great start. Great pics. Keep em coming

 

[weez]

Here is the front bearing.

 

[weez]

Here is the crankshaft.

 

[vascon2196]

Looking good...keep it going...

 

[weez]

Here is the start of the cylinder.

 

[weez]

Now over to the mill to drill and tap all the screw holes, and drill and mill the steam passages.

 

[weez]

And finally milling the two sides and rounding the corner.

 

[weez]

Got a few more parts completed. Here are the piston, cylinder heads, and valve plates.

 

[weez]

Up next is the steam chest.

 

[weez]

Here is the valve rod.

 

[weez]

Here is the valve. This is about the smallest sized piece that I care to make. It seems as though the smaller the piece is, the longer it takes to make.

 

[dreeves]

Weez, Great looking build. I got this engine about 85% complete till I priced the ring gear . Look forward to seeing it complete.

Dave

 

[Philjoe5]

Weez,
Great effort man.

It seems as though the smaller the piece is, the longer it takes to make.

That's sooooooooo true.

Cheers,
Phil

 

[weez]

Thanks for the compliments guys. Dreeves, yes the internal gear is very pricey, but this engine is too interesting not to make and you can be sure that the price of the gear will only go up.

Here is the eccentric strap. I opted to make it out of one piece, instead of two pieces soldered together.