this has been a really interesting project ,carried out by a guy in his workshop doing this for his enjoyment . let all the safety rules enforcers go get their safety suits on and let the rest of us enjoy some good amateur engineering . so good on you and carry on doing it your way
Love to watch these videos, oddly relaxing. Also the trick with the double stick tape at about 9:00 is brilliant. Thank you and look I forward to future content.
+Mr-Laing I was taught at school ( nearly 60 yrs ago ) to cut glass tubing using a 3 cornered file, you just put a simple score around the tubing and snap it with your fingers. We had to make our own Biology equipment, in those days
Some how I'm mildly shocked you didn't have some way to cut the glass tube on the lathe... Most excellent videos all around sir, you set the standard for instructional videos on utube.
Great little boiler. A hydraulic test is very simple to do and really is a necessity for a boiler like this before it’s ever steamed. Keith Appleton shows how it’s done on his channel.
Hey I am so enjoying these videos, just awesome, I would like to get a Stuart vertical unmachined kit, would be my first build, but what caught my eye in your video is how come you use a Plastic steam line? is the pressure low? would it not melt? very curious. thanks.
I enjoy your videos. Especially those on casting and steam engines and boilers. On the vertical boiler build, did you use the same silver/hard solder for all the joints? What type/brand? And, what happened to video #3? Also, did you make the steam safety valve or purchase it?
Part 3 ua-cam.com/video/MIFHILK256Q/v-deo.html I used the same for all the joints. With careful planning and refluxing the previously made joints different temperature grades were not necessary. I used easyflo2 but that is unavailable now cadmium free equivalent is silverflow455 www.cupalloys.co.uk/low-temp-silver-solder/
+Mark Sinden I remember trying to cut a bottle when i was young. A spirit soaked string was wrapped around where the cut was to be and the bottle filled to the same level with water. The string was lit and the bottle was supposed to break at the join. Didn't work for me!
Spirit soaked string doesn't get hot enough - it needs the thermal shock of near-red-hot wire to do it. A technique worth learning as it's useful for cleaning up sharp glass edges too.
myfordboy could you maybe make a video on how to make some of your tools ? that would be great . very beautiful work sir ,and videos. thank you for teaching us newbies👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I enjoy your videos but what is the ticking in the background of all of them? It sounds like you either have the loudest most erratic workshop clock or someone is playing hunt and peck in an old typewriter.
Thanks you for the answer, very nice work, I like to keep things simple and efficient also with the least amount of complicated layout and setup, I really like that center punch as a wiggler with the four jaw. Were you using NPT taps and dies? Or just fine thread with some sealant? I have several small steam engines but my boiler is not as elegant as this, basically just a can on a electric heating element and the leaks are my pressure valve. LOL This is nice and simple and still classy.
great stuff mate! PSI is an issue with steam explosions that do a lot of injury. I made a simple boiler very similar to yours from a baked bean can with my son, just to demo that the exhaust pipe up the chimney keeps the charcoal fire roaring. But there was no safety valve, just a loose rubber bung on the steam outlet pipe, so less than 1 psi and safe! There are a number of things about this design, the through boiler chimney has no support for the joint or reinforcement to preserve rigidity of the discs. Which are also 'inside out' and not end caps - so what, it works, but please add the easy test method of filling completely with water and heating gently with a pressure gauge on the outlet. When the copper and joins are hot, the boiler will be not be as stiff or strong..30 psi is way too much for an untested boiler.
You did not ask how it works just what its for. Glass tube is connected to boiler and the water level in the tube will be the same as in the boiler. Pretty simple.
Good information in these videos. However , I have been concerned that less experienced builders might not be aware of some personal safety issues I observed. Video 1 pulling cutting objects towards yourself , long sleeved clothing too close to a lathe in operation and I now assume no mask whilst glass fragments being airborne. I also follow an American builder whose videos all have safety warnings , probably due to a culture of litigation.... stay safe Sir , I do like your builds......
The washers and long studs holding the o-rings in place was an elegant solution, I like it.
A fascinating series on boiler construction and well worth watching.
this has been a really interesting project ,carried out by a guy in his workshop doing this for his enjoyment .
let all the safety rules enforcers go get their safety suits on and let the rest of us enjoy some good amateur engineering . so good on you and carry on doing it your way
+Steve Dunger I am quite sure he was wearing his 'safety tie' re- colinfurze
Love to watch these videos, oddly relaxing. Also the trick with the double stick tape at about 9:00 is brilliant. Thank you and look I forward to future content.
I love the tiny wrench the most.
It's been a pleasure watching the series. Good on you!
I'm building this boiler so far it's going really well thanks for another video
Nice idea with the cutting disc on the gauge glass. I'd urge anyone to wear a mask to avoid the glass dust though. Nasty stuff.
Another nice video.
+Mr-Laing I was taught at school ( nearly 60 yrs ago ) to cut glass tubing using a 3 cornered file, you just put a simple score around the tubing and snap it with your fingers. We had to make our own Biology equipment, in those days
Good machining skills, congrats !
Some how I'm mildly shocked you didn't have some way to cut the glass tube on the lathe... Most excellent videos all around sir, you set the standard for instructional videos on utube.
Just use a glass tube cutter - its similar to a copper pipe cutter
Very well done been looking for a nice boiler to make for my models a great job look forward to getting into workshop
Been awhile since I tuned in to one of your videos,,,,,Thank You
Good show Mate! Excellent series.
i guess it's quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to watch new tv shows online?
@Dariel Elisha Try FlixZone. Just google for it =)
@Kian Gerald Yea, I have been using Flixzone for since march myself =)
@Kian Gerald Thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I really appreciate it!
@Dariel Elisha happy to help xD
Good & fit for purpose: so elegant & lovely
man, you are realy fantastic, thank you very much for the greatest idea .
Many thanks for the video.
Great little boiler. A hydraulic test is very simple to do and really is a necessity for a boiler like this before it’s ever steamed. Keith Appleton shows how it’s done on his channel.
Good video .well done.
An interesting series of Vids , Thanks
very nice work , Thumbs man !!
amazing work!
Sounds like the mill could use a little way oil.
Very well done myford! Are going to start a new project for a new video? I hope so, just love watching you work on cool stuff :)
+Bobcat1963 I always have something on the go. Keep watching this channel!
a little bit hard to do, in case no possiblity making by steps n' heaavy tools of these, but I stay to give 'thumb' for your skill! Thnks....
Hey I am so enjoying these videos, just awesome, I would like to get a Stuart vertical unmachined kit, would be my first build, but what caught my eye in your video is how come you use a Plastic steam line? is the pressure low? would it not melt? very curious. thanks.
Not plastic tube, silicone. Just used for testing.
@@myfordboy Oh , I see thanks for the reply.
I enjoy your videos. Especially those on casting and steam engines and boilers. On the vertical boiler build, did you use the same silver/hard solder for all the joints? What type/brand? And, what happened to video #3? Also, did you make the steam safety valve or purchase it?
Part 3 ua-cam.com/video/MIFHILK256Q/v-deo.html
I used the same for all the joints. With careful planning and refluxing the previously made joints different temperature grades were not necessary.
I used easyflo2 but that is unavailable now cadmium free equivalent is silverflow455
www.cupalloys.co.uk/low-temp-silver-solder/
I made the safely valve. i can supply free plan for this.
@@myfordboy how can we get the plan?
@@15162011 leave your email and I'll send it to you.
very cool
❤ science ASMR
A must do a steam superheater
Ever tried hot wire cutting for glass tubes? Steel wire, a blowtorch, and no dust
+Mark Sinden I remember trying to cut a bottle when i was young. A spirit soaked string was wrapped around where the cut was to be and the bottle filled to the same level with water. The string was lit and the bottle was supposed to break at the join. Didn't work for me!
Spirit soaked string doesn't get hot enough - it needs the thermal shock of near-red-hot wire to do it. A technique worth learning as it's useful for cleaning up sharp glass edges too.
What is the reason of welding a pipe inside the bigger cylindrical pipe, please explain ? The one you hold during the steam formation.
Not quite sure what you are referring to. If you mean the tall pipe coming from the top it's the flue. Without this the burner would not work.
You got it right. Thanks for answering.
Is that a taig or a south bend lathe?
Myford ML10
good job
Cute lathe.
How does that D-bit work?
+William Hayden It's made from silver steel and hardened. Nearly half the diameter is cut away and it forms a cutting edge and is used like a reamer.
myfordboy could you maybe make a video on how to make some of your tools ? that would be great . very beautiful work sir ,and videos. thank you for teaching us newbies👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I enjoy your videos but what is the ticking in the background of all of them? It sounds like you either have the loudest most erratic workshop clock or someone is playing hunt and peck in an old typewriter.
+Ken Parsons The clicking is the auto focus on the camera. Sorry it annoys you so much.
+myfordboy I had been wondering what it was. Nice video Thanks
+myfordboy It's not really annoying I was more curious than anything.
Ken Parsons Don't say sorry, it is annoying if you don't know what it is.
What psi is the valve set for?
I had it set a 30psi but it could be increased.
Thanks you for the answer, very nice work, I like to keep things simple and efficient also with the least amount of complicated layout and setup, I really like that center punch as a wiggler with the four jaw.
Were you using NPT taps and dies? Or just fine thread with some sealant? I have several small steam engines but my boiler is not as elegant as this, basically just a can on a electric heating element and the leaks are my pressure valve. LOL This is nice and simple and still classy.
Here in the UK we don't use NPT. The threads on model boilers are Model engineer thread.( 26 ,32 or 40 tpi)
Ahhh, I see, that would also explain the "myfordboy" thing,and here I thought you were a Ford fan.
great stuff mate! PSI is an issue with steam explosions that do a lot of injury. I made a simple boiler very similar to yours from a baked bean can with my son, just to demo that the exhaust pipe up the chimney keeps the charcoal fire roaring. But there was no safety valve, just a loose rubber bung on the steam outlet pipe, so less than 1 psi and safe!
There are a number of things about this design, the through boiler chimney has no support for the joint or reinforcement to preserve rigidity of the discs. Which are also 'inside out' and not end caps - so what, it works, but please add the easy test method of filling completely with water and heating gently with a pressure gauge on the outlet. When the copper and joins are hot, the boiler will be not be as stiff or strong..30 psi is way too much for an untested boiler.
What is the use of the water gauge?
So you can check the water level in the boiler.
myfordboy
Oh!
but how does it work scientifically?.
I mean you didn't gave the explanation right?
So will you please inform me?
You did not ask how it works just what its for.
Glass tube is connected to boiler and the water level in the tube will be the same as in the boiler. Pretty simple.
myfordboy
oh,thanks.✌✌✌✌✌
Cho tôi hỏi cái lá đồng đật vào ống khói có tác dụng gì. Cảm ơn
It stops some heat escaping and transfers it to the water.
hand of gold
Can I borrow your design?
+yelbal YB I did not make any plans for this boiler but you should be able to see the details in the video.
I like the part of your water level.
Doesn't look like it's up to ASME standards! Just kidding, another nice video!
I have to get me a little milling lathe I have a nice little milling machine.
Good information in these videos. However , I have been concerned that less experienced builders might not be aware of some personal safety issues I observed. Video 1 pulling cutting objects towards yourself , long sleeved clothing too close to a lathe in operation and I now assume no mask whilst glass fragments being airborne. I also follow an American builder whose videos all have safety warnings , probably due to a culture of litigation.... stay safe Sir , I do like your builds......
this is no simple.. look at all the things that you use...