Lads and Dads Mill Engine

[Geoff TheasbyParticipant @geofftheasby]

Hi Stewart,

I note that the valve rod is cranked. I have also seen this on some locomotives, notably Sweet Peas. Is this not a weak point? Is there not a danger of the running forces exaggerating the bends, thus changing the valve events?

Regards

Geoff

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Hi GeoffIt wasn't unusual to have cranked valve rods, they are not carrying much load and the speed is relativly slow so I don't hink them flexing would be a problem. Her's a pic of the Orgional I've roughly based the engine on, and as you can see it has a cranked rod.Thank for you interest Stew

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Well got it completed and it runs

Still a fair bit of tidying up work to do a lick of paint etc. But very pleased that its a runner Stew

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

Took your time with that one Stew

A good looking little engine

Neil

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Well got the engine finished off her's a few glam shots Stew

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

[Ken HadinghamParticipant @kenhadingham78028]

Hi Stewart,

This is my first effort at posting – I hope I have got it right.

I am enjoying making this little engine but understand that there are one or two dimension errors in the drawings. Is there a list of these anywhere that I can access on line?

I have not had any engineering training and am struggling a bit with making part MP10, the connecting rod. Three failed attempts so far but I am hopeful that the fourth will see it done – I learn a little more each time.

I am happy with all the parts I have made so far.

Thanks for your help,

Ken Hadingham

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Hi Ken

Really pleased that you are enjoying the build, if you send me a Personal Message through the forum with your email address I'll send you a revised copy of the drawings.

Just out of interest in what way are you struggling with the connecting rod, I may be able to point you in the right direction.

Stew

[Pat Wright 1Participant @patwright1]

Hi Stew,

I have been a lurker on this forum for some years, subscribe to MEW which I very much enjoy and would like to construct your Lads and Dads Mill Engine.

Do you have drawings available or have they been published in ME.

Pat Wright

New Zealand

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Hi Pat

Thanks for your interest in my little engine, the drawings have been published in ME but I've sent you a personal message through this forum so check your jn box

Stew

 

Edited By Stewart Hart on 20/04/2014 07:29:43

[John HardingParticipant @johnharding75458]

Hi Stew

Help please. I am missing ME 4470 containing Part 6 of the series. Could you please email these pages.

I have tried the online archive only to find it locked in Flash Player and unavailable.

Working in strict sequence i am on part MP10

Regards John

[JESParticipant @jes]

I can supply the pages if you still need them

JES

[Stewart HartParticipant @stewarthart90345]

Hi John

I've sent you a PM so check your inbox.

Just out of interest I'm hoping to have a book published next year by Corwwod press:- Making Victorian Stationary Engines for Beginers that will cover the manufacture of all three engine in this series.

Stew

[John HardingParticipant @johnharding75458]

Hi JES, Many thanks foryour offer. As you see in the next posting the Great Man himself has responded.

John

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