Team Build 8

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Frostfly,

Yes ... it does look nice.

What version of SW are you using?
I also did full up assemble using the available plan ... just haven't posted it yet.

What issues do you have left? I think all mine are fixed.


Pat H.

 

[dalem9]

Thanks that is realy cool . Dale

 

[chucketn]

So, where are we at on fasteners? I only need 2 per assy for my parts, for 20 total. Are we providing the fasteners for our individual parts?
Also, what is the style of fasteners? Hex heads, slotted screws, or SHCS? I needto order some as I do not have 20 of the necessary size and what I have are slotted(common screw) type.
I am drilling and boring my last hole to complete my parts today.

Chuck

 

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So, where are we at on fasteners? I only need 2 per assy for my parts, for 20 total. Are we providing the fasteners for our individual parts?
Also, what is the style of fasteners? Hex heads, slotted screws, or SHCS? I needto order some as I do not have 20 of the necessary size and what I have are slotted(common screw) type.
I am drilling and boring my last hole to complete my parts today.

Chuck

Chuck,

Wow ... you are really moving along. Nice.

"Are we providing the fasteners for our individual parts?" No, that way the builder can decided what head style to use. Exception may be the set screws ... see previous posts.

Pat H.

 

[chucketn]

Well, my parts are done! All the crank holes drilled in the bearings, and reamed with my home made D bit reamer.
Had to take advantage of our warm weather, up to 63° today. Now to clean the shop and retire to the parlor for a celebratory adult beverage! Cheers!

Chuck

 

[dalem9]

Pat I am going to put all the bolts for the cyl. Head top and bottom . I have shcs or bottum head screws . let me know what would be better . I could allso includ screws to mount to the frames . Dale

 

[Frostfly]

I'm missing a couple of bushings and I need to put in the nuts and washers, so the spacing is right for the parallel arms. Nothing very difficult.

It was a fun project, and by fun I mean Frustrating and irritating right up until the end then it was fun

 

[joe d]

Some nice parts being produced by you guys!

Here's my latest batch: Some steam chests

not much left to do now.

Cheers, Joe

 

[dreeves]

I got all the metal parts complete today. I need to do a little clean un on some burs but all look ok. I hope to get the bases complete by Sunday. Here are a few pctures of the metal parts.

Dave

 

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Pat I am going to put all the bolts for the cyl. Head top and bottom . I have shcs or bottum head screws . let me know what would be better . I could allso includ screws to mount to the frames . Dale

Dale,
Sorry I didn't back sooner ... I'm thinking the SHCS is the better looking choice, same for the mounting the hardware. But others may have different ideas. Thanks


Joe,
Nice looking steam chests ...


Dave,
Nice Beams . Did you sandblast them to give them that texture? Looks super. Oh one thing ... there are 4 frame spreader bars.


Pat H.

 

[dreeves]

Thanks for bursting my bubble. I will to them on Sunday

Dave

 

[chrispare]

I have just got to finish the links and a bit if touch up on the other parts.
I had to redo a bunch of those little posts as the tiny 2/56 threads were no good. ( dang they are small and that thread is a PITA)

It looks as though this build is moving along nicely.
Have we thought up a mailing list yet?

 

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Chris,

Yes the little 2-56 are a real pain!


Team ...
It is probably a good time to start sending me your mailing address, once I get them all I will send all the addresses to each team member.
If you also send me your email address, I will email the list directly to you. Otherwise I will send the list via PM.

We haven't hear from some of the team members lately, if you haven't posted in a while please check in and give us an update
so we know all is well and on schedule (or not ).


Thanks,

Pat H.

 

[ninefinger]

I got the eccentrics done the other day. Still a little deburring to do on them but it's on to the eccentric strap next.

I had been fighting an issue with my mill but hopefully its resolved and I can make these parts without issue.
Only 39 days left. Nothing like a deadline to motivate you...

Mike

 

[rhitee93]

I'm still alive out here. I've had a lot going on, so I haven't been on the forums much lately.

So far I have these done:

The steam chest covers are cut, and just need the holes reamed to final size. I should have the valve bell cranks cut out in a day or so. I'll also have the grounding link mounting block roughed out this weekend. Then a little time on the mill to drill the holes.

The rest of the parts are simple lathe ops that won't take me long even though there are a lot of them to make

 

[chucketn]

Great looking parts guys! Can't wait to see them all together.

Chuck

 

[dreeves]

Brian, how we're they cut? They look great


Dave

 

[joe d]

Good looking parts there Brian!

Here's the end of my parts, just got a little final clean-up to do

Looking forward to putting this thing together

Cheers, Joe

 

[dalem9]

Guys everything is looking great . Dale

 

[TorontoBuilder]

Nothing new guys?

I have been following this thread with great interest... it is nice to see how everyone can work together, helping those with less experience. I look forward to pics of the completed builds!