Brilliant, Mark. Thanks for letting us see this great project in progress. Wish I could give an extra thumbs up for the nature photography.

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

I am glad you enjoy the wildlife shots. We sort of take it for granted but having travelled around Europe a bit I can tell you that it is rare to see a native bird. There are plenty of pigeons, ducks and sparrows but a lot of the countryside seems to be fairly empty of unusual species. Regards, Mark

Great video, very lucky man having such wonderful wildlife around you 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. The flowers only lasted about a week on the tree but it was entertaining to watch the lorikeets from our kitchen window. Because they feed on the nectar in the flowers, heavy rain can wash all the nectar away and many nectar feeding birds will starve after such weather events. Luckily, it didn't come to that. Regards, Mark

Great video about birds, Mark! The extra bit about what looks like a steam powered bird food launcher was also kinda interesting! 🤪🤣

Good morning, I am a beginner in the "lathe art", I have a small lathe Proxxon 250. I use for the construction of parts for my controlled radio planes, so I watch all your videos and with my notebook, I make a summary of all the precious tips you kindly bring us. Thank you for your generosity - Marcos from Londrina - Brazil

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and I am glad you are learning as you go along. I shall add your location to my wall map. I just checked out Londrina on Google Maps. The man made lakes look beautiful. Regards, Mark

Hi Mark. Model engineering at its best. Thank you for continuing to inspire and educate. Looking forward to seeing how you overcome that sideways S. 👏👏👍😀

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Ahh, I have a cunning plan for that wayward "S". Regards, Mark

I like the little bushing idea to hold the crank shaft while turning in the lathe. That's a good one. And I like the birds too.

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Michel. I always end up with a box full of bushes, fixtures and spigots at the end of a build like this but it sure makes life easier when you can hold the part without destroying it. Regards, Mark

Lots of good setups Mark, well thought out 👍👍sure looking nice. Man that was some rain you were getting. Great birdy action...nature is awesome. Cheers......

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dean. We have had some weird weather. Torrential rain followed by heatwaves. Bushfires in the west and south. It's a heatwave here today so I am just hanging out in the study with the AC on. Regards, Mark

The engine is coming along great Mark. Good work!

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

I am finding it going together with way more precision than some of my earlier builds. Having a reliable DRO and the little touch probe is paying off big time. Regards, Mark

Nice one Mark. Amazing engineering . The wild life is stunning, something in the UK that is missing. Steve.

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve. I feel a bit spoiled sometimes being able to look out from our kitchen window and being able to see the wild birds and mammals. It's too easy to take it for granted. Regards, Mark

Impressed with the way you cut the tapered key way in the flywheel .You are correct those gib keys can be a bear to remove once they are hammered in, especially in the larger engines.

@Preso58

2 ай бұрын

I was starting to think I had bitten off more than I could chew when I stated that I was going to fit a gib key. I may still regret it if it skews the flywheel on the shaft. Regards, Mark

Looking good Mark, looking good. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for another great update, love the idea of the keyway 🍻

Enjoyed…great discussion/build

I'm really enjoying the series Mark. Thoroughly entertaining and educational. I'm looking forward to seeing how you drill the hole at the far end of the steam chest. I ended up with mine about 10 thou out, and it just rubs. Not enough to be worth doing anything about, but I was annoyed with myself.

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Well, I can report that I finished that step a few days ago and in the end the solution was so simple that I felt dumb for not thinking of it earlier. That episode should be out in a week. Regards, Mark

I'm more amazed at the setups than the chips. I love the finishing also. Great work Mark.

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

It's always 80% setup and 20% metal removal. Regards, Mark

Enjoyed the bonus of the different birds , Thanks for sharing

Having read your reply to another comment, I like the sound of a sandblasted brass insert to replace the “S” - that’ll look better than the original. 👍

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

I have already tried that process out on another Stuart Turner model and it is hard to distinguish between the CNC machined brass plate and the original cast one. Bead blasting is the key. Regards, Mark

I am looking forward to see that engine running. Those birds and flowers are beautiful.

Love the work holding!

nice progress, thanks for sharing

Wonderful!

As always, fine work, it's a pleasure for the eyes. I appreciate also the short on wild life. Regards - Didier

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Didier. It was nice to be able to see the lorikeets from our kitchen window. The flowers are all finished for this season but it was nice while it lasted. Regards, Mark

Thank you Mark for the video. Great work on the model. Yes why the sideways S? All the would have to do is make the casting a little more square? Lovely flowers on the tree along with the birds.

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I suspect that Stuart models just included the steam chest cover for the vertical engine. I can fix it though and I think it will look better. Regards, Mark

Thanks Mark, enjoying and learning , what could be better. Regards Ray.

Good progress....that steam chest cover is for the 10V engine,they must have sent the wrong cover casting with that kit of castings.

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Yes, that's certainly what happened. Given that it was purchased back in the mid 80"s, I don't think Stuart Models would be interested in sending me the correct one. Regards, Mark

Good Show Mate: As per normal. I didn't get notified that you had posted this series. I'll go back and view the first 3 installments and get up to speed. HooBoy! I got to be the first commenter.

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

I don't know what KZread are doing about notifications these days. I miss out on some from subscribed channels too. Regards, Mark

Hi Mark, I just finished a 10v and had a cover that put the S sideways which would be correct for your 10h. So I think what happens is that the workers at the Stuart factory make mistakes and get the covers mixed up between the 10h and the 10v. If they made them all square it would not matter and would always work. Cheers from Canada!

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

That's what I was thinking too. No matter though. I have already worked out the "upgrade". Regards, Mark

@howardosborne8647

4 ай бұрын

That is very likely what has happened. The cover Mark has is definitely the casting for a 10V engine.

When you said you were cutting the key off with a hacksaw, it left me wondering why you wouldn't cut it off with a slitting saw? Nice little project and it's coming along well 👍

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

I did consider that but the stock was a bit thin and it might have decided to get all grabby. Regards, Mark

@MyMiniHomeWorkshop

4 ай бұрын

@@Preso58Okilly Dokilly 👍

Perhaps a steam boiler build for this engine ?

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Agreed. I have the plans for a vertical coal fired boiler but copper is sooooo expensive these days. Regards, Mark

Do you have dimensions for the corrected steam chest cover or an stl model of it? Small iron castings is something I do.

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, but I am going to machine away the interior of the recess and CNC machine a new brass insert to replace it. I know that a complete cast iron cover would be ideal but I also know how much work is involved in making a one off casting. The brass insert will look nice and I have already tried it on another model and after bead blasting it's hard to tell that it was CNC machined. I do appreciate the offer though. Regards, Mark

Your right that S sideways looks like crap!! Before pouring a new cover if me ill try a nice brass,,maybe a stainless steel or may buddy glass eye after he donst need it 😂😂😂😂😂 if all fails then pour a new cover,,, so far your model comeing along great

@Preso58

4 ай бұрын

I can machine out the "S" and CNC machine a new one in brass. When it is bead blasted it looks like a brass casting. I think it will look better than the original. Regards, Mark