Member postings for Alex Collins

Hi John.
Certainly an interesting and worthy idea.
Dremel mount added to the job list.....

Hi All.

Metal Arrived for the Boiler.

Made some Progress tonight.
Plug and Screw for the RH end of the Burner made.
Gas Valve screw made - turning M2.5 stainless studding I had is a challenge to make the .050" point.
Nice knurled brass end made. Locktite setting as I type.

No 3/8 or 10mm square brass for the gas valve body. I have 7mm Hex or 10mm Round.
I can make it from 3/8 X 1" bar as 1 bit but that's a lot of chips.

3/8 Tube for the burner pipe sourced.

Need to buy some Imperial taps n dies.
Suggestions for a good supplier welcome. I'm after quality, not always the best price.

Alex.

Hi Jason.
Good point re. The Boiler Fittings.
Maybe I will buy some BA / Imperial taps n dies.

Hi

I have decided to try and give this lil 16mm IDRIS model a go.
Metal for the Boiler ordered tonight.
It's going to be interesting cos I was brought up in Metric. This ( like most other ME Models) is all in imperial. I'm just hoping I can use metric equiv Threads. BA Taps and Dies seem to be somewhat costly compared.

Is anyone else going to try this model ? it'd be great to work and learn together.....

After fitting the clutch to my Myford ML7-R Lathe earlier in the week, I decided I need to put it to good use.
I'm going to (attempt) to make the IDRIS that's just started as a feature in ME.
Metal ordered to make the boiler.
Here goes...

The sash weights came form a Reclaim Yard. Paid a copule of £ for em. The crust is always hard as you like. Hacksaw will never touch it. Tipped lathe tool is the only answer. Clean out the old rope. Tail in the hole. Bottom in the chuck and away you go. Just part it off. HSS Tools will not do !

Hi. I'm a long time lurker in here. I build an engine most years, mainly stationary from whatever metal I have around. I have been looking for my next set of plans when up pops just what i'm looking for in ME This month. I think it's a cruel and tantelising trick to start a build with nothing to make ! I have been forced to start making round bits of metal the correct Dia for things like the Cylinder (Old bit of Cast Iron sash weight). may someone please give me Patience, but i want it now ! Alex.