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Rob.Wilson

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making progress
« on: October 07, 2010, 02:13:03 PM »
Hi Lads  :wave:

Passed couple of weeks i have been doing some  work on my Rider Ericsson engine ,,,,,,,,,,,,, and its alive  :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:


Still lots to do  :dremel: :D
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Re: making progress
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2010, 02:36:26 PM »
Hi Rob


Nice ...   :thumbup:  :thumbup:  :ddb:

Heat source looks a bit more modest now.

BTW. Sounds like a dog barks and the gas goes off... nice one .... acoustic switch ????  :scratch:

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Re: making progress
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 03:11:42 PM »
Hi Rob, looks great! I don`t know anything about this engine but it looks a decent size!

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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2010, 03:20:30 PM »
Very nice indeed Rob.

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Re: making progress
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2010, 04:18:12 PM »
Rob

As usual Rob, you have made a fine example of this engine. I like the sound of it. Thanks for shareing it with us. :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:

Cheers  :beer:

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Re: making progress
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2010, 04:26:03 PM »
Very nice Rob! Looking good.

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Re: making progress
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2010, 04:46:49 PM »
Thatīs a lovely big engine. It seems there will be a water pump attached, not yet built. That will move some serious amounts of water. How big is the thing (HxLxW) approximately? Flywheel dia? I guess itīs not a project for a Myford, let alone a Sherline...
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Re: making progress
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2010, 05:39:44 PM »
That's SUPER, Rob.  It runs great!  I've always like the motion of these engines.  Very engaging
and visually appealing.  You've done a fine job on it thus far.
Thank you for the vid!

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Re: making progress
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2010, 05:54:09 PM »
 :D :D :D :D :D Good going mate  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup:

Now,  :whip: :whip: - finish that engine !!!  :poke: :poke:  :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: making progress
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2010, 06:22:04 AM »
Good job there mate   :clap::bow: :clap:
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Re: making progress
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2010, 02:03:23 PM »
Words fail me.  :thumbup:  :ddb:  :ddb:  :ddb:  :ddb:  :ddb:  :bow:  :bow:

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Re: making progress
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2010, 04:24:59 PM »
Thank you all for your comments  :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :nrocks:

Getting the engine running was just what i needed ,,, put a smile on my face  :)   ,,,, been feeling really  ruff the past few weeks and Doc says to slow up   :bang: :bang: :bang:

Quote from: cidrontmg on October 07, 2010, 04:46:49 PM
Thatīs a lovely big engine. It seems there will be a water pump attached, not yet built. That will move some serious amounts of water. How big is the thing (HxLxW) approximately? Flywheel dia? I guess itīs not a project for a Myford, let alone a Sherline...

The engine can be built on a myford/boxford lathe ,,, thats what i used  :dremel:   ,,overall dimension H18'' L14'' W 7''  and the F/W is 9'' dia  and there is a water pump to be made .

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Re: making progress
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2010, 08:40:37 PM »
Rob, is this another one that you made your own castings?  I know you've done a few, but don't remember which ones!
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Re: making progress
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2010, 03:08:07 AM »
Hi Dean

Yes my castings i am too cheap to by them  :lol: :lol: :lol: :D here are a few Photos

Cylinder pattern and core box


Sand core


cylinder casting ready for boring ,,, on the Myford lathe


Flywheel bracket pattern and casting



All the patterns


I am building this engine from the drawings in Steam and Stirling engines you can build    http://www.amazon.com/Steam-Stirling-Engines-You-Build/dp/0914104063 great book  :thumbup:


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Re: making progress
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2010, 03:40:35 AM »
Aaawww...... Rob!

That's absolutely GORGEOUS!  :clap: :clap:


Blummin well done!  :thumbup:

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Re: making progress
« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2010, 05:33:59 AM »
Those patterns are some lovely pieces of work  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:


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Re: making progress
« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2010, 07:41:51 AM »
I was thinking the same thing ... hope your boss actually pays you enough Rob?

But then I'd imagine no-one would cover your worth with the quality you consistently produce ...  :clap:
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Re: making progress
« Reply #17 on: October 10, 2010, 07:54:17 AM »
Quote from: spuddevans on October 10, 2010, 05:33:59 AM
Those patterns are some lovely pieces of work  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:tim

Rob:

Wot 'E said...

Continuing to amaze us mate!

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Re: making progress
« Reply #18 on: October 10, 2010, 04:42:43 PM »
Hi have that book, Rob!  It's been on my shelf for years.  I have a number of hardcover books that have prints from
various authors, but I generally skip over the builds that use castings.  You're such a big step ahead of the curve
in that respect. 
Thanks for the pics of your casting job.  This set of patterns look just as nice as any others I've seen
you do.  Top notch, in other words.

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Re: making progress
« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2010, 12:23:14 PM »
Many thanks Lads  :bow:

Dean ,,,,, after seeing the way you make built up parts  ,i am very sure you could build one  :poke: :poke: :poke: :D

Well i tried to do a bit at the weekend ,,,,, what a mess i made of  welding up the sheet metal for the stove  :bang: :bang: :bang: TIG welding with the shakes , sneezes and slits for eyes , don't work for me  :doh:   ,,,,,, Tis a good job it can be ground back  :lol: :lol: :lol:


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Re: making progress
« Reply #20 on: October 12, 2010, 12:35:49 PM »
Very nice castings Rob!

Fantastic work.

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Re: making progress
« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2010, 02:19:07 AM »
Great bit of work their Rob

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Re: making progress
« Reply #22 on: October 23, 2010, 03:33:21 PM »
WOW, It's one thing to buy a set of castings and machine a working engine but to built a set of patterns of that quality, Cast the metal to what appears to be very high grade castings and then build a working engine as well made as that one is a huge accomplishment. I also have that book about the Rider Erricson and I'm very impressed.

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Re: making progress
« Reply #23 on: October 24, 2010, 06:58:07 AM »
Hi Rob,

Bloody good!!! :bow:

I am starting the same engine from the Myers' castings.

A bit daunting but I need the experience because I have become frightened of the parts for the Benson's Vertical Engine because they are so small! (I didn't realise HOW small when I got it). :bugeye:

Got the book; there is an oscillating engine that has a thimble for a boiler! And I thought I had problems! :loco:

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Re: making progress
« Reply #24 on: October 24, 2010, 01:38:47 PM »
Hey Rob, Could you say how you finish your patterns. They look very nice! I have a couple of casting projects that I need to get back on. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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A Gismo ??? If it has a flywheel or spins and is made with small parts. I'll take one! If it makes noise, moves, or requires frequent oiling and dusting it's a better deal yet. It's especially right if its shiny and bright; but if it's dirty and dull it wont mater at all...
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