Big Steam Engine

[TomG]

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

[doubleboost]

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

[nel2lar]

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







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"When injustice becomes law - resistance becomes duty."

[doubleboost]

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