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by EnidPuceflange
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: 7 1/2 gauge 4" Hunslet build, Reeves castings
Replies: 18
Views: 20094

Re: 7 1/2 gauge 4" Hunslet build, Reeves castings

I just checked on my set of plans and I went with the B frames - those are 6" by 1/4" strip.

When you're attaching the 1" angle to the top to carry the deck plate don't forget to leave 60 thou for it to sit flush. Don't ask why I know this :(
by EnidPuceflange
Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: HUNSLET QUARRY ENGINE BUILD
Replies: 130
Views: 84124

Re: HUNSLET QUARRY ENGINE BUILD

Hello all! I am new here but I just joined because I am considering purchasing the Reeves Hunslet set of drawings and package deal castings. I am looking for information from anyone who has possibly used their castings and also comments about the drawings. I have machine shop experience and own my ...
by EnidPuceflange
Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Romulus build
Replies: 76
Views: 64712

Re: Romulus build

Nice - another Fred build. Good to see...thank you
by EnidPuceflange
Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:56 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Steel firebox forming
Replies: 19
Views: 7854

Re: Steel firebox forming

That forming jig is genius - and since I've got some 8" ID pipe, that would make a fine former to bend it over.

Thank you guys - I knew this was the place to ask :)
by EnidPuceflange
Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:03 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Steel firebox forming
Replies: 19
Views: 7854

Steel firebox forming

OK, so I've been doing a bit of thinking and I think I'd better ask people that know :) So the Hunslet has a firebox made from 1/4" steel plate - and the boiler at the firebox end is formed into a nice arch shape - with about a 5" radius. How on earth do I make this? More to the point, how...
by EnidPuceflange
Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 1.5" piston ring
Replies: 16
Views: 7126

Re: 1.5" piston ring

Since you're sorted out this is really just a shout out for Clupet - who I found were absolutely great to deal with if a little odd in this day and age (I phoned them up and said what I wanted, they sent them to me with an invoice, I paid them by return) Clupet Piston Ring & Gauge Co Factory B,...
by EnidPuceflange
Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stainless steel boiler
Replies: 16
Views: 5516

Re: Stainless steel boiler

Just so I'm clear what you're doing (I too brew, so I'm curious :)) - you're using this to step mash, right? For non-brewers, this is the process where the grain is heated to a very specific temperature in water (it looks a lot like oatmeal) and the steam (if I understand correctly) is being used to...
by EnidPuceflange
Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Stainless steel boiler
Replies: 16
Views: 5516

Re: Stainless steel boiler

Yep, this should run and run :) Just some random thoughts - If cleanliness and lack of contamination is a big issue, I'd be trying to remove the heating element outside the vessel. How much steam do you need? How many heating elements are you planning to use? How good are you at welding and working ...
by EnidPuceflange
Tue Feb 10, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 1.5" piston ring
Replies: 16
Views: 7126

Re: 1.5" piston ring

Since you're sorted out this is really just a shout out for Clupet - who I found were absolutely great to deal with if a little odd in this day and age (I phoned them up and said what I wanted, they sent them to me with an invoice, I paid them by return) Clupet Piston Ring & Gauge Co Factory B, ...
by EnidPuceflange
Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: CAD files
Replies: 60
Views: 21511

Re: CAD files

The reply I got was similar to Fred's (although not to his quoted one :)): "Dear Sir Thank you for your email regarding our Hunslet drawings. On no account may these drawings be reproduced and/or distributed whether in the UK or elsewhere in the world. We DO NOT grant any permission to do so, w...
by EnidPuceflange
Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: CAD files
Replies: 60
Views: 21511

Re: CAD files

Thanks Fred - I asked Reeves as well.

By the by - the right hand side footplate on the drawing has the square hole for the reversing rod in the wrong place....as (of course) does my rather nice waterjet cut footplate now.
by EnidPuceflange
Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: CAD files
Replies: 60
Views: 21511

CAD files

OK folks, I'm a fair way into building a quarry Hunslet (like Fred) and I've been granted access to a waterjet cutter at work, which is going to speed things up a fair bit. I'm busy turning all the parts from Milner's drawings that I can into CAD files (DXF) which the machine can read, and here come...