vertical steam engine 1940's Popular Sceince magazine plans

[Loafy]

Here is what I'm making from cast aluminum. Just a few cast parts to make then all the parts to connect it all together.

 

[7HC]

Well that didn't work.

Maybe you can put them up on a photo site or a file server, then you can just post a link to them.

PM me if that doesn't make sense.


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[jumps4]

they came through
nice work did you make the molds and cast it yourself
steve

 

[Loafy]

Yes I did make the patterns and casting.
First is the stand mold,second photo is the cylinder head and steam chest, third photo is the stand pattern and the cast stand.

 

[jumps4]

nice work i was doing some casting a while back but not as nice as yours came out
steve

 

[joe_m]

those are some nice looking castings.

 

[November X-ray]

That's Incredible, thanks for sharing the pictures. One of these days I'm gonna learn to do that!!!

 

[savarin]

Nice castings, did you use sand cores and what recipe.
Thanks

 

[Loafy]

I used sodium silicate and plain sand for the cores. I also make them hollow, 2" O.D. with a 1" I'D. hole, instead of using Co2 I let them air cure there's enough Co2 in the air it just takes longer for them to set up.

 

[savarin]

I'm too impatient for that, I stick mine in a ziplock bag and fill it with co2 from a bit of baking powder and vinegar.
I had not thought of making them hollow, that would speed up the hardening.
Thanks