model engine crankshaft

model engine crankshaft machined from free cutting stainless steel bar. I find that free cutting stainless is the best option for most jobs when making model engines, as it machine very easy and it does not go rusty.

[@billkratzer1]

this was just what the doctor ordered. had decided I needed to make my own crankshaft, and here you are showing a very neat procedure. am going to watch more of your downloads now. good day too you sir

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day Alan a very nice job and good to see the crank shaft made out of once piece of stock. Thank you for showing how to do it regards John

[@alan51924]

thanks john for your comment sorry my voice is a bit odd but its good old south oxfordshire one. just finishing a woodpecker engine so back to the work shop. regards alan

[@monkeypenllwyn1]

Love the “semi auto” collet release very neat

[@steamsearcher]

What a lovely jig!!! I must try doing this the next time I do a brake block ring!!!

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very nice job

[@FredMiller]

Very interesting approach! Thank you for taking the time to video and share with us. Fred USA

[@brettershoalar9001]

yay keeping persistent that'll flow things sorted mate. By the way, me as a precise mechanic there will always be attention to these sort of parts. And so for the 'unlearned' wich are gettin more and more interested in dozens of scale models.
Neat to see that you've mounted the crank on the crank cheek. Proper if you have a chuck that big to hold the mount.
cheers!

[@martybadboy]

The video is rough but there are some good points in here. I dig this guys accent. 🙂

[@iancraig1951]

Good video Alan--enjoyed it a lot..

[@jimmangum6097]

What millingmachine do you have,is it a jet 840 ? Nice work,love your videos.thank Jim.

[@alanthatcher9543]

its myford vme model no longer sell them, they have a 30"x8" bed nice size mill . alan

[@paulrobinson7636]

hello Alan ... just watched your video from some years ago now and very interested in your method; could I ask though if you had any problems with the shafts on either side of the web going out of alignment once you cut the bulk of the remaining web material away ... Thanks for the video ..... Paul

[@Hvtesla]

Nice informative video, thanks

[@bambangirawan6011]

tanks sir

[@gwheyduke]

Nice job! What engine is your crank shaft for ?

[@alan51924]

hi, the crank shaft i was turning was for a half scale 8 stroke aeromtor hit and miss engine, i allso taper fit all my flywheels now keeps them running true. i screw on dummy key shafts on endto look correct. alan

[@alanthatcher9543]

hi its for an eight stroke aeromotor. casting kits from myfordboy. alan

[@jeffreykropp7664]

What is the number of the free-cutting stainless, please?

[@alan51924]

hi jeffrey, its 303 free cutting stainless, thay use it in a lot of cnc work. alan

[@alanthatcher9543]

its 303 stainless sorry i did not see this earlier. alan

[@johncraig4718]

WTF is that dam clicking noise.

[@alanthatcher9543]

i think its when my mill bearing was going. alan