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
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- Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:33 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: 7 1/2 gauge 4" Hunslet build, Reeves castings
- Replies: 18
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- Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:03 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: HUNSLET QUARRY ENGINE BUILD
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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 ...
- Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:27 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Romulus build
- Replies: 76
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Re: Romulus build
Nice - another Fred build. Good to see...thank you
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:56 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steel firebox forming
- Replies: 19
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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
Thank you guys - I knew this was the place to ask
- 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...
- Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:25 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: 1.5" piston ring
- Replies: 16
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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,...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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, ...
- 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...
- 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 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.
- 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...