Vertical steam engine with Stuart cylinder

Thank you Jason, that's very helpful.

Today was milling day. I milled the bronze block at a right angle. Then I drilled all the necessary holes and tapped the threads. A larger section had to be cut out of the center.

Now the base plate is almost finished. Next, the crankshaft bearings need to be installed.

Michael

The base plate came out great! 

Nicely done    Just a little gap to fill 

Looks really good! 

This build is turning out great, the base looks fantastic, looking forward to seeing the crankshaft bearings mounted onto it 

Thank you all.

I think I'll make the four connecting rods next.

Michael

What can I say that others haven't? The base plate looks fantastic!

Thanks Paul 

Michael

Today the upper parts of the crankshaft bearings were manufactured. Ball bearings are being used. The flywheel has been machined and the crankshaft has been started. Everything fits together well.

Michael

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Looking very nice Michael, are the ball bearings a push fit or are you going to Loctite them into place?

I was lucky, and the ball bearings are securely clamped to the top and bottom parts. I'll secure the shaft with Loctite.

Michael

Excellent,  very smooth turning!

Quote from: Michael S.I was lucky, and the ball bearings are securely clamped to the top and bottom parts. I'll secure the shaft with Loctite.

Michael

Yes of course, silly me they are clamped top and bottom rather than pushed! 

What sort of deburring tool do you use for those fantastic looking edges?