Forum sponsored by:
Forum sponsored by Forum House Ad Zone

Alternative for a flywheel

All Topics | Latest Posts

Search for:  in Thread Title in  
BOB BLACKSHAW06/03/2021 16:44:34
501 forum posts
132 photos

20210306_110203.jpgHello all,

I'm making a Stuart 10v from bar stock and need a flywheel, I've made a few in the past from fabrication to cutting out on the rotary table. Looking in the shed I found two cast iron weights and made one out of it, I thought that it would be difficult cutting through the skin but it cut with ease. I thought I would mention this as I think they look quite good for a flywheel with the lettering and they don't cost a lot to make.

Bob

old mart06/03/2021 17:07:36
4655 forum posts
304 photos

Careful, you may incur the wrath of the OCIWA.

Alfie Peacock07/03/2021 10:15:52
55 forum posts
1 photos

Who are OCIWA, looking on Google something to do with alcoholism.

Looks good Bob, just shows a bit of junk and a flywheel appears.

Alfie.

old mart07/03/2021 20:49:27
4655 forum posts
304 photos

Old Cast Iron Weights Association. wink

Nigel Graham 207/03/2021 21:27:03
3293 forum posts
112 photos

Ingenious!

You were lucky Avery used a decent foundry (perhaps their own). I once tried machining a piston out of a bit of architectural cast-iron, and inside, it looked as if attacked by woodworm with anaemia. It wasn't wasted though as I needed to make a weight for a small, lift-off cover, and it was fine for that.

My OCIWs are safe though. I need 'em as I bake the occasional cake.

All Topics | Latest Posts

Please login to post a reply.

Magazine Locator

Want the latest issue of Model Engineer or Model Engineers' Workshop? Use our magazine locator links to find your nearest stockist!

Find Model Engineer & Model Engineers' Workshop

Sign up to our Newsletter

Sign up to our newsletter and get a free digital issue.

You can unsubscribe at anytime. View our privacy policy at www.mortons.co.uk/privacy

Latest Forum Posts
Support Our Partners
cowells
Sarik
MERIDIENNE EXHIBITIONS LTD
Subscription Offer

Latest "For Sale" Ads
Latest "Wanted" Ads
Get In Touch!

Do you want to contact the Model Engineer and Model Engineers' Workshop team?

You can contact us by phone, mail or email about the magazines including becoming a contributor, submitting reader's letters or making queries about articles. You can also get in touch about this website, advertising or other general issues.

Click THIS LINK for full contact details.

For subscription issues please see THIS LINK.

Digital Back Issues

Social Media online

'Like' us on Facebook
Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter
 Twitter Logo

Pin us on Pinterest

 

Donate

donate