Side Lever Steam Engine

[cheepo45]

Good afternoon, Everyone.
I wanted to show the parts I have made so far.
The plans are from Home Shop Machinist Magazine (July-December 2008).
All these parts are made from mild steel. (1018)
As you can see, this is a small engine (the flywheel is about 2 1/2" diameter).
It has been interesting changing all the metric dimensions to imperial.
I'm quite pleased at how well these are coming out.
Thanks for looking.
Scott

 

[cheepo45]

Here is the latest update. I actually have parts that move now! On a side note - I really like the machined finish on the parts. What is the best way to keep it from rusting? I was thinking about clear lacquer, but I don't want it to chip off. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Scott

 

[Vietti]

Gun cold bluing?

 

[GreenTwin]

Looks good.
Very nice work.
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[cheepo45]

My Side Lever engine is complete and running!
This was a more challenging build than I thought.
There are many small parts and the plans were in metric so I had to do a lot of converting (which is good to learn)
Hope to see some of you at the Cabin Fever show in January.
Scott

 

[Richard Hed]

very nice indeed!