Some of my self-made machines.

[Bruno Mueller]

Hi folks, here are a few pictures.
Inspired by G.H.Thomas book and Hemingway kits.
The parts for the Pillar Tool were manufactured without the available cast parts.

 

[timo_gross]

Very good looking parts. Did I see correct that the table on the pilar tool can be tilted? Do you ever use this feature? I have a really cheap (sad really) drill press, where this "feature" is more a bug, because the table flexes or moves.

 

[Bruno Mueller]

Yes, I have made an additional holder for the table. This can be swivelled. This allows me to make defined angled holes in small parts. As the machine only has a maximum capacity of 4 mm, the pressure is not very high. The flange attachment of the turning base is also large enough.

 

[Bruno Mueller]

And now a few pictures of my steam engines.

 

[timo_gross]

Is that a steam pump for boiler feed?

 

[Bruno Mueller]

Yes, a two-cylinder double-acting steam feed pump.

 

[GreenTwin]

Nice engine work !
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[Bruno Mueller]

I have made a few pumps.

 

[timo_gross]

Is this pin for riveting?

Pumps are interesting, is it true that the pumps are more diffcult to make than an engine?

 

[Gary C]

Nice work all-round. Thank you for posting.

 

[awake]

Lovely work!