Team Build 8

[maverick]

Chuck,
We will use the plans from the link in message #57. There are a lot of small bits and pieces that could be done on your machines. Think about it.

Regards,
Maverick

 

[chucketn]

Maverick, that's the plans I have. I'll study them some more and see what I have tools and material for. Not committed yet, but thinking about it.
Still watching...

Chuck

 

[dalem9]

Hi All I like Gerry beam engine in imperial units also , I would also be willing to make more parts I have very few metric taps and dies , but have about every imperial size . Maybe some one who is a beginner will join this group and make some of the simpler parts . Dale

 

[dreeves]

We are still looking for a few more to jump in with this team build. Don't be shy there are some hard parts but lots of less hard part down to simple turned parts. It's taken me 2 plus years to get involved in a team build and can't wait to get it started.

Dave

 

[ninefinger]

I will sign up to Gerry's beam engine as the team build choice. How are we proposing dividing up the work?

BTW I can volunteer for stuff that requires milling as I have a CNC mill available to me and also a manual lathe. I think I'd be happy doing something like the bearing blocks and caps; eccentric strap, rod and clevis; etc. more if needed too. BTW who do we call the team captain?

Mike

 

[Path]

This is my third team build ... so if there aren't any objections I will give it a shot.

Tomorrow I will go through the thread and list those that have shown an interest in being a team member. If they have also expressed what parts they would like to build will include that. Finally, I will group parts that probably should be built together.

This will get us going for more *discussion*. I won't be available this weekend to answer any questions but I will be ready Monday.


Pat H.

 

[dreeves]

Pat it will be great to have you with us as you have experience in team builds.

Dave

 

[maverick]

Good to have you at the wheel Pat. Parts groups would be a great way to
help team members choose parts that fit their machines and skill level.
I'll take the flywheel and crankshaft if thats OK? I'll pick some more parts from the list after others choose their parts.

Regards,
Mike

 

[dreeves]

I can do the parts on sheet 4. The rocking beam and misc parts. I also have lots of corian in several colors for bases. I'm also willing to pickup a few more simple parts if needed.

Dave

 

[joe d]

I'm pretty easy regarding what parts, I'll wait for the groups of parts to be defined, and let people have a chance to pick what they are comfortable with,
and then pick out of what's left.

Joe

 

[rhitee93]

I'm in for whatever works best for the team. If it helps with the planning, some parts that would be pretty simple for me to make in quantity would be:

Steam chest cover
Valve link bell crank
side frames
beam parallel links

I could also do the eccentric, but would probably struggle a bit making all of the straps, so maybe I could send the eccentrics to whomever makes the straps?

I'm looking forward to this!

 

[Path]

Okay we are on our way ...

I would like to call this build ... Team Build #8 2012.
This team is building Gerry's Beam Engine.
Drawings that we will be using are available at :
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/downloads/oldboatguysengineplanpdf-125.html


We have 7 members and one undecided at this time.

They are:

dalem9 ....... Dale
dreeves....... Dave
joe d .......... Joe
Maverick ......Maverick
ninefinger..... Mike
Path ........... Pat H.
rhitee93....... Brian

Undecided :
chucketn..... Chuck

There are several parts that still needs to be build .... so we could use a few more members ....

So far I have assigned an Item Number and Part Number to each part.
Made a Excel spread sheet showing what each team member has expressed an interest in building.
This also shows what needs to be made.

Here is short list of what is still open:

Connecting rod page 7
Eccentric page 10
Steam Chest, valve and rod etc page 12
Piston, rod , gland page 13
All of page 14 except Valve Link Bellcrank (zone B4)
All of page 15 except Beam Parallel Links (zone B4)

A more detail list and the Excel spreadsheet will be posted Monday afternoon.

So Joe and Chuck take a look and see what you want to build.
Anyone else interested? Now's the time to join.

Later,
Pat H.

 

[chrispare]

I'll do these parts if available.*
I'm hope ing that it'll give me some ambition to finish the previous build.*


Valve stem offset post*
Bell rank mounting post
Piston rod

Frame spacers? Are they taken yet?

Chris.*

 

[ausdier]

I have virtually just finished the model from these plans.
Get it virtually............virtual engine..............Rof}Rof}Rof}Rof}

 

[chrispare]

Very nicely done!
What cad you using?

 

[chucketn]

I've decided to bow out on this one. My abilities aren't yet up to a team build. But I will follow the build closely, lending what moral support I can.

Chuck

 

[ausdier]

Thanks Chris.
This was drawn with Inventor (2009 I think) normally I use 2012 but my other laptop is away being repaird.

PS, thanks a lot larry1.

 

[maverick]

Nice to see you here Chris, This should be a good project.

Pat will most likely answer this question with his next post,
but how many engines are we making?
And now for a quick poll.
The plans call for a brass flywheel but that will get kind of expensive.
How about 304 stainless? It will have some contrast, but not as much
as brass. Maybe steel with blue or black oxide? Any other ideas?
The crankshaft will be steel as well as some other bits, so they will match
somewhat. I can also pick another part or two after everyone else picks
thiers.

Regards,
Maverick

 

[ninefinger]

Hi Maverick,

The drawings show the flywheel as Steel, Iron or Bronze - so I would personally pick steel from a cost perspective, and 304 SS is also a nice choice if you don't have issues machining stainless.

I to am willing to sign up to a few more small bits and pieces once Pat puts his list out.

Cheers,

Mike

 

[maverick]

Mike,
Your right, I was looking at the metric print for a little more detail on the
flywheel. Steel would be cheap but there is a rust problem, maybe paint
or laquer?

Maverick