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RE: Big Steam Engine - TomG - 07-31-2012
Nice job on the base casting. Seeing it sitting on your mill table definitely shows how big it really is.
Will the cylinder be aluminum or bronze?
Tom
RE: Big Steam Engine - doubleboost - 07-31-2012
Hi
Tom
The cylinder will be cast in bronze
I was going to use aluminium with a cast liner , but then you need a steel port face as well
Doing a propper job in bronze
John
RE: Big Steam Engine - nel2lar - 08-05-2012
John
I was looking at your build and from what I see the cylinder is a little bit high compared to the sliding guides? I just love the size. H U G E
Nelson Collar
May the Lord Direct Your Steps
"When injustice becomes law - resistance becomes duty."
RE: Big Steam Engine - doubleboost - 08-06-2012
Hi
Nelson
The cylinder mounting pad can be reduced in height as can the cylinder face
Once i get the cylinder cast & machined up i will get a better idea
I was looking at 1/2 inch key steel for the cross head guide
Thanks for your comments
John