Makking patterns for a steam engine

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DavidF

Re: Makking patterns for a steam engine

Post by DavidF »

Been sick all week so i really didnt get much done, picked up some pattern ply yesterday and started milling out the main bearing holder, still have a ways to go.
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dallen
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Re: Makking patterns for a steam engine

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nice, beautiful work when you going to pour?
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DavidF

Re: Makking patterns for a steam engine

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I might pour this pattern when its all done to make sure it comes out ok. When I do, ill pour the crosshead slide as well as it is a double shrink pattern. The cross head guide will be cast in iron, and I plan on building a larger furnace before I attempt it. Don't worry, ill video the molding and pour.
DavidF

Re: Makking patterns for a steam engine

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Just about finished...
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latzanimal
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Re: Makking patterns for a steam engine

Post by latzanimal »

Looking good Dave...
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