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Henrik
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 08:58 am: | 
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Great stuff Hoser. Thanks for sharing.
Henrik |
Bomber
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 09:35 am: |
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RT's lil engine that could, DOES -- starts up with about 20psi, pops over happily at about 2 psi (after some fiddling -- I can't help it)
what does he drive with em? the lovely Mrs Thang Crazy, more'n likely
I'm ALMOST looking forward to winter -- lots of things to do! |
Mikej
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 10:09 am: |
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I like those little steam engines.
Much to my demise I used to work with an engineer who was into handmade watches and clocks. Back then I had the idea that I wanted to someday build a steam powered clock powered by a small candle or oil lamp. Part of the reason I bought my little Unimat lathe. One of my future projects someday.
Neat stuff RT, thanks for showing us. |
Hoser
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 10:56 am: |
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Odie : You should see the wmp file , a friend just happened to be standing there , camcorder at the ready , capturing the event .
All : thank's , I'll have more to share later. |
Djkaplan
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 11:00 am: |
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More pics PLEASE.
My machine shop currently consists of a vice, hacksaw, drill (no press), bench grinder, and dremel tool. With these minimal tools I've managed to squash, cut, poke, and abrade both my hands (mostly my left one). |
Bluzm2
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 02:01 pm: |
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I've got a cute little "wobbler" around here someplace.
It's made with hand tools only from square and flat brass stock.
Cute little bugger that runs to boot!
I'll post pics next time I find it..
I've got a couple of boxes of old Live Steam mags hidden away somewhere.
Some of the neatest little engines and locomotives you've ever seen.
Blue prints and plans for most.
Live steam, ahh yes, a passion from one of my ealier phases.
Brad |
99x1
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 05:28 pm: |
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"...that old thread on wheel bearing repair..."
I had a wheel shop bore my Castalloy wheel, but a former diesel mechanic (my brother) mentioned that diesel engine rebores are done with an assembly that bolts to the head, and the cutter feeds down the bore as it turns - he thought such a tool could be made up that would bolt on like the sprocket (or brake?) does, and have a feed off something like a drill press through a flex joint. (I think that is what he meant). Might need a few wheels to do to make it worthwhile.... |
Road_thing
| | Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 10:25 pm: |
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Thanks for the kind words, all.
Bomber: Fiddling is my life...I'm sure there were MANY areas of potential improvement in that piece I sent you!
Mikej: How about a REAL challenging project:
A steam-powered wristwatch!
rt
(Cruising the Road_Sofa to el Ranchito Chingadero en el manana--it's a Chamber of Commerce weekend in Houston!) |
Deucelightning
| | Posted on Saturday, December 11, 2004 - 06:37 pm: |
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Great stuff Hoser, Road_thing. Hoser - I bet you still wish you had those XR's, I love those bikes.
Keep it comin guys! |
Buellzebub
| | Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2004 - 12:27 pm: |
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Wow! its nice to see the creativity of the Buelligan comunity, excellent thread idea. |
Diablobrian
| | Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2005 - 02:12 am: |
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WOW guys, I see some of you making great strides with some very basic equipment.
I have just set up my home shop, 8in grinder/buffer, 8/6x42 disc/belt sander, 8x14" lathe , 71/2x19 1/2 mill, 10 ton "c" press, a chop saw etc.....
My son's friends are always amazed that when we get bored we make things, not break them.
still dreaming of a DRO set up, a larger lathe, A tig, a band saw, you all know how it is.
Hi. I'm Brian, and I'm a toolaholic....... |
Cyclonemaniac
| | Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 12:42 am: |
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Here's a main bearing cap I made for a buddies Honda CB350 race engine. I used my Clausing 13X40 lathe w/SONY DRO's to turn the id shape, then milled the od on my LAGUN 10X50 mill using my 12" rotary table.
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