Looking for a good second engine

[HenryBanjo]

Hello,
I'm looking for my second steam engine to build, I've done a little wobbler but now I'm looking to make something more advanced. I was going to make the Quayle 16-16H (Quayle Engine Kit 16-16H) but I wasn't able to buy just the plans and ild rather not buy the whole kit when I have it all in bar stock. I'm looking for an engine made from bar stock, a horizontal engine, double-acting. in terms of machines, I have a lathe (with a milling attachment) a horizontal band saw and a drill press. for hand tools, I've got the typical basic metalworking tools (files hacksaw, angle grinder, etc)
Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Henry

 

[deverett]

For a good selection of bar stock engines requiring differing abilities to make, have a look at Elmer's engines. There are over 50 designs to choose from.
http://john-tom.com/html/ElmersEngines.html
Dave
The Emerald Isle

 

[HenryBanjo]

For a good selection of bar stock engines requiring differing abilities to make, have a look at Elmer's engines. There are over 50 designs to choose from.
http://john-tom.com/html/ElmersEngines.html
Dave
The Emerald Isle

I think I've found the engine I'm looking for. Thanks!

 

[deverett]

I think I've found the engine I'm looking for. Thanks!

And it is?

Dave
The Emerald Isle

 

[HenryBanjo]

And it is?

Dave
The Emerald Isle

The 33 Mill engine

 

[deverett]

Good choice.
I see that this engine has been modelled in GrabCad. Free CAD Designs, Files & 3D Models | The GrabCAD Community Library! May be of some use to you.

Dave
The Emerald Isle

 

[timo_gross]

It runs on compressed air without any issue, with steam it leaks a lot (gaskets should be added). The parts are very tiny and a lot of people think that it is easier to go for a bigger size first.
I learned about the size opinion after finishing it, so it is too late for me . ( I like the small size anyway, video shows it running on very low compressed air without any gasket or piston ring )

Elmers Engine appeared to be a proven design, had no trouble to get it running. It was my second engine. I started with a myfordboy steam engine, which seems to be a good beginners choice.



Greetings Timo