Model Mill Steam Engine

Made from John Smith Universal Organ project leftover materials: wood, steel rod, brass, screws. Mainly constructed with wood so, of course, only runs on air. 7/8" bore, 3-1/16" stroke.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Model mill steam engine
• wood
• air pressure
• project
• hobby
• old time.

[CoolHatMan100]

This is sweet! I love stuff like this!

[bobeileen1]

Very enjoyable to build. Thanks.

[BlakeMason2]

sure ran nicely. Wood--i wouldn't of thought of that. Pun intended ;)

[bobeileen1]

Thanks. The wood cylinder bore was not accurate so fixed it with a piece of 7/8" inside diameter aluminum tubing. Bob

[tomclemans]

Hi Bob, Beautiful machine!!! It also gave me an idea for a fun project for my second-year machine shop students.

[bobeileen1]

Tom, forgot to mention that that wood cylinder caps were also machined on lathe. Bob

[bobeileen1]

Thanks very much Tom, Since this project was primarily wood construction, The only lathe work was for eccentric device which operates steam chest. This too was made with wood.

[bobeileen1]

Hi CW, You are doing a much greater work than model engines!! Keeping the classic country songs alive is your calling I believe. And doing a fantastic job at it! Thanks for all you do and thanks for looking at model engine--glad you like it.

BobH

[harleyhawgn]

This is great! Sure wish I had the time to get involved with a project like this. THANKS FOR SHARING, C.W.

[bobeileen1]

Thanks. Glad you like it. Have been thinking about making a mainly wood engine for sometime.