Hit me - Miss me?

[gjn]

Bob, that turned out well, a lot easier than trying to bend up the ears and keep them in line. I wonder how the designer of the engine managed to do it?

When's the start up?

 

[kvom]

I just noticed that we're past 2 years on this build. ??? ;D

Are we there yet? ;D ;D ;D

I'm still hanging in with you though.

 

[Herbiev]

Looking great Bob. Brilliant thinking :bow:

 

[metalmad]

Whats two years between friends
its the journey that counts
Pete

 

[steamer]

Whats two years between friends
its the journey that counts
Pete

I'm all for that!

:bow:

 

[Maryak]

2 YEARS

I can't believe I've been beavering away, (Pi$$ing about), that long............ Methinks your average beaver would have built more than one dam in that time. :

Thanks to everybody who has contributed and kept me at it. :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Herbiev]

Not if his dam was 40 miles upstream ;D

 

[Maryak]

Not if his dam was 40 miles upstream ;D

Thanks Herbie :bow:

Well, the weeks slip quickly by and not much to show.

The governor bracket is fitted to the flywheel and all seems OK.

The next item is the governor arms. This is another bit consisting of itty bitty bits glued, (silver soldered), together. :-X

Be blowed to that.

One more I have resorted to carving them from solid and below is the idiots guide to help me on my way. :

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Herbiev]

Way to go Bob. Hate those itty bitty components. A bit like making tin toys instead of machines :bow:

 

[Maryak]

Thanks again Herbie, I don't know about toys but it sure stains the eyesight :

At last I managed to remove some metal from the governor arms blank. With clamps and clearances I have ended up making them as mirror images. viz:

Best Regards
Bob

 

[ttrikalin]

very nice thread - read most of it yesternight and today

take care,
tom in ma

 

[zeeprogrammer]

I'm happy to get back and watch this thread again.
Looks like excellent progress and several parts have been made.

Is it time for a 'family' shot yet?

Seems you were a bit quick with that hand job. : I can't find a pic of the finished flywheel.

 

[Maryak]

Tom and Zee,

Thanks for stopping by. :bow: :bow:

When I get the arms onto the bracket and the bracket onto the flywheel I WILL post ZEE picture. ;D

Best Regards
Bob

 

[steamer]

Tom and Zee,

Thanks for stopping by. :bow: :bow:

When I get the arms onto the bracket and the bracket onto the flywheel I WILL post ZEE picture. ;D

Best Regards
Bob

I'll be watching!.... ;D

Don't pull a "Dave" and let that end mill slip out :big:

Dave

 

[Maryak]

I'll be watching!.... ;D

Don't pull a "Dave" and let that end mill slip out :big:

Dave

I'm using an Autolock clone so I fervently hope it wont happen

Best Regards
Bob

 

[Herbiev]

Looking good Bob. Another step closer to completion :bow:

 

[Maryak]

Guys,

No I haven't given up. ;D

I have been busy with making yacht mooring eyes

I hope next week will see this repetitive but profitable work completed.

Best Regards
Bob

 

[metalmad]

Go make some Money Bob.
We will still be here when u finish :bow:
Pete

 

[steamer]

Wot Pete said!

;D

 

[Maryak]

Well, slap me sideways with a wet fish

PROGRESS

Filing the ends of the governor arms. I used a piece of rod through the bearing holes to give me alignment of the 2 arms and filed them together.

Trial fit up of the arms on the flywheel and shuttle.

The governor weights.

After I fit the weights and make the springs there is not tttooooo much left :

Best Regards
Bob