Team Build 8

[chucketn]

I made a nut driver today for the 2-56 hex head screws I'm going to use to assemble the Team 8 engine.
I used the previously mentioned M5 countersunk socket head cap screw. I turned the head of the screw down as thin as I dared. Then I reversed the screw in the lathe chuck and turned down the threaded part until it would tightly fit in a 3/16" brass tube. I previously had made a file handle from pear wood from a tree in my yard that was brought down by a snow storm a couple of years ago.I drilled the handle for a tight fit on the brass tube. I had planned on epoxying the brass into the handle and silver soldering the screw into the brass, but I don't think it will be necessary.

Chuck

 

[Path]

Chuck,

I checked the SW assembly for collision at that clevis during rotation ... none but does look close.

So I check my clevis and... oops... the spec is .187" from the pin center line and the thread, measured yours to be about .150".
Not a problem it's an easy fix.

Thanks for reporting.


Pat H.

 

[chucketn]

Thanks for checking, Pat. Sorry guys, my bad! I thought I was on top of it.

Chuck

 

[rhitee93]

Hi folks. I'm still chugging away at my parts. I bit of a bit much with the shear number of parts I had to make because I was feeling bad that my parts are all pretty simple. Now looking at the pile of parts on my desk, I don't feel so bad. I have 120 pieces made, and another 50 to go

The only thing I have been able to test fit is the steam chest cover, but it lines up nicely with the holes in the chest

I should be ready to go soon. I don't think I'll have any trouble shipping by the 28th, but if I do, it will only be by a couple of days.

 

[joe d]

Yippee! Got my first package of parts in the mail today.

A damned good looking base and beam, Dave.

Now I'm really starting to get itchy to get assembling....

Joe

 

[chucketn]

Next question... I purchased 100ea., 2-56 x 3/4" SS hex head screws to assemble the engine. What lengths will I need? I know the ones for the crank rod I made are 1/2", and I've heard(seen) 1/4" mentioned in the thread. Are there any other lengths? I also need ideas for a screw cutting jig. I should probably build one like the one shown earlier in the thread, but I'm looking for creative ideas here guys. Would just tapping some 1/4" rod 1/4" and 1/2", parting to length and then chucking in the lathe and parting off the screw at the jig be best? Do we need any other lengths?
Should we total up the required fasteners and lengths and add a list to the drawings for future builders?
I ask because this will be the most complex project I've ever assembled and would like to know how it's done. All my previous engines had 10 or less fasteners.

Chuck

 

[ninefinger]

Hi guys,

I'm still chipping away too. I've got the little clevis end done, the eccentric and I just am finishing up the rods tonight as I needed a break from the eccentric strap top and bottom halves. Those parts are what are slowing me down as milling these little guys in steel has been a learning experience for me. I am aiming for shipping the 28th but if I'm late it too should only be a couple of days.

Later

Mike

 

[joe d]

Chuck:

Got your parts today. Looking good to me!

That's two batches in two days... wonder what's coming tomorrow

Joe

 

[bazmak]

Message for path. Hi there watching this project with interest.I would like to make one but dont have a mill/cnc
When you made the side frames did you have any spares you could sell and post ? if yes let me know the cost
as it would give me a good start.I could never achieve your standards by making them longhand and they are the
highlight of the machine I,m a limey in oz and i think you are in USA REgards Bazmak

 

[Path]

Bazmak,

Glad you are enjoying our build, keep looking as the fun is just beginning.
I really think it would be cost prohibitive to make a set of side panels and ship them to you. But I would encourage you to try to make your own using your manual mill, it isn't that difficult and I think the panels would come out just fine. Search this web site ... there are several Gerry's Beam Engines that have been built without using CNC. Give it a try.

Thanks for viewing,

Pat H.

 

[dreeves]

To the team members. I want to confirm if everyone has received there boxes.

Dave

 

[Path]

Guess what ... got another package full of parts.

Nice job Dave, that Rocking Beam rocks.
..........

Sure did .. got them last week.

Pat H.

 

[chucketn]

I've received your parts Dave, and JoeD's.

Chuck

 

[rhitee93]

To the team members. I want to confirm if everyone has received there boxes.

Dave

Yep, I received mine safe and sound. They are great looking parts too!

 

[joe d]

To the team members. I want to confirm if everyone has received there boxes.

Dave

Got'em Dave.

Joe

 

[dreeves]

I was worried about the ones going north to my friends in Canada. I feel better

Dave

 

[ninefinger]

Dave,

Got the parts in the mail today!
Thanks

Mike

 

[chrispare]

Hi guys, I apoligise for not updating you in awhile.
I have recieved 3 different parts and they look great!
I have just got to finnish the links,the other stuff is finished.
One good day in the shop and they will be done,(just gotta get out there)

I have been working 60hr week and havnt hade much time for shop time (barely time for family time)
Good news is that the project is just about done (I will upload some pics soon,of the steel making machines that I build, BIG stuff)

If all works as I would like I should be able to get my parts out in the next 2 weeks.

chris p

 

[Path]

Chris,

Glad all is well.

Need to know what to put on the Name Plate for the auction unit.
Each builder has his own plate ... "HMEM , Team Build 8 2012, and then name". What do think should be imprinted for the name?

Anyone else have any ideas?


Team:

Just mailed the side panels and name plates to you guys (except chris's which is done except for auction unit).


Later,

Pat H.

 

[dreeves]

Pat, looking forward to getting them. Thanks again

Dave