Paddleducks

General => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: rwetmore on October 23, 2008, 07:39:38 AM

Title: Introduction
Post by: rwetmore on October 23, 2008, 07:39:38 AM

Hello,

I live in Lima, Ohio USA, home of the former Lima Locomotive Works. I am interested in all types of steam engines. I enjoy building different types of steam and gas engines. Currently I am looking for a nice looking beam engine to build. I like the M.E. Beam or the Stuart Major Beam but would like to scale them down a bit. I am going to download the article from Model Engineering before I make up my mind on what to do.

Thanks, Rick

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Eddy Matthews on October 23, 2008, 07:42:27 AM

Welcome to Paddleducks Rick,

Whatever you decide to build, don't forget to post photos and show us your progress..... We might even talk you into building a boat to fit it into! :)

Regards
Eddy

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: bogstandard on October 23, 2008, 09:41:46 AM

Rick,

Do you have problems using metric measurements in your engine building? I know a lot of American workshops can only work in imperial.

If not, I have a couple that just might be right for you.

John

Title: Re: beam engine
Post by: rwetmore on December 29, 2008, 01:22:49 PM

John,

Thanks for the information. Sorry for the long time before the reply. I have already scaled down the M.E. Beam a bit (1.125" bore X 2.25" stroke) and made a complete set of Cad drawings in inches. I have no problem working from a metric drawing though I would convert measurements to inch before machining. I have a good start on the engine. I have the foundation, bedplate, and column almost done and I am currently working on the cylinder. This is quite challenging to make them as drawn because I am not using castings. I am always interested in steam engine drawings metric or inch.

Thanks, Rick