Mr. Pete, I just found this video series and watched all videos in sequence without a break! Wonderful production, excellent engine, and great pattern making/casting work! I sure wish you'd sell a set of those castings for those of us that don't have the room or resources to cast. Thanks again for all your video help. It doesn't matter how many years someone has been working in metal, your videos provide something new and informative for beginners to experts!
May all the knowledge you have graciously shared with all your video live on for many generations. I hope you continue to build this wonderful legacy for many years to come. You have enriched my life in more ways than you will ever know. Well done Mr. Pete! Thank-you!
I second that. I popped over from the Stuart build to remind myself how the valving works. I was struck how much improved your production skills have become. I tip my hat to you Sir :)
Thank you for showing a rectangular/square “cylinder-piston” and valve ports. The super simple working model I made in high school around 1960 uses nesting square soft stock brass tubing for the cylinder/valves and piston/connecting rod. Construction requires only a fret saw, needle drill, and pencil soldering iron. My model is single acting to avoid the complications of a stuffing box.
Thank you, Mr. Pete. I look forward to making a small wobbler out of hard woods, and placing my air pump and inlet lines down to my basement. (My woodshop is out in my garage) This way only the wobbler can be heard. ‘just to make an impact on my friends and family. As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video! And I support this site. ~M~
Thank you Mr.Pete for ALL your videos. I have learned so much since I first started to follow your films. They have helped a huge amount making and mending, a valuable part of the farm workshop here in North East England. Hope everything is well over in The USA. Look forward to learning more, all the best.
I thank you so much. Steam engines have intrigued me lately and have prompted me to learn more about them so that I can make one. I was having trouble grasping the valving concept. It just was not making sense. This was by far the best explanation I have seen. Better than most animations. I appreciate that
One question. I've not a garage with random spare parts like most engineering gurus. Would you recommend a site where I might order brass tubing/pistons/flywheel/ and any assortment of small parts?
Thank you sir, for these videos. I enjoyed watching them and I have learned so much. I can't tell you how much I apprciate your lessons. Thank you Mr. Tubalcane.
In order to improve the self-starting capability you can "time/widen" the inlet ports. The theoretic work to achieve the optimal tuning is commonly done by drawing Zeuner diagrams or Zeuner circles... Unfortunately wikipedia is being "censored" here in Turkey today so I can't give you any links, but I am sure you can find more info on wikipedia about this subject.
That was fascinating and very informative. You are great at explaining things simply and have a wonderful mannerism. Thank you for a very entertaining video.
GREAT explanation, been looking for a good explanation. Thank you for the effort of making the model and the video! Didn't even know there where double acting oscillating steam engines ;D
I would venture to guess that the friction created between the wobbling cylinder body against the stand would cause wear over a period of time and cause leaks near the steam ports due to the increase gap that would form from the abrasion. I would think that such friction would reduce the effective performance and overall life of the engine much faster than a non-wobbler. However, I do doubt my own assessment since the wobbler engine was obviously a success. Could you please shed some light on this topic.
Dear Sir. Thanks for letting me see how you make all the parts. I marvel, at the equipment, that you have access to. It would be a dream to have some of the machinery that you have. Here in West Australia, it is very hard to find suitable equipment, and the consumables that go with it. Nearly all of the good stuff is on the east coast, some 5000 Km away. If something comes up for sale, you have to be standing next to it, with the correct change in your hand, or you lose out
Thank's, I mite have to try building a see thrue Example of the globe valve cam, I have been working on to show how it work's. I have quite some number of partys baffeld with it as well. Bet Even some one un familure with Engines understood your film here.
I know you wound up redoing the crank wheel in the series.How do you determine what weight/thickness/throw you want for a given flywheel?I want to do one of these myself,but it's scale will be dependant on whatever old flywheel I can find.I guess what I'm asking,is there a formula(I know you don't normally do drawings,etc,),for stroke/weight for a given flywheel diameter/mass?Great series,as usual,BTW!Thank You!
+mrpete222 Well,then bgolly,I'll figure it out,lol.BTW,after 20+ yrs as a machinist/model maker/some tool & die work,before becoming disabled,I have NO seat of the pants left......TOO many bosses!Thanks again for sharing your knowledge,have a great weekend!
All the "steam" engine videos I've watched and you've only applied about 10psi. What's the most pressure you've run one at and have you ever measured the RPM's at the higher pressure.
Hello I have been whatching your videos and i am pretty amazed! I was wondering if you could send me the specks of that little steam engine. I would be interested in building one. Thank You.
Hi Mr Pete. You've been around for a long time, almost as long as your biblical counterpart, the first arificer. I'm 71 and I've been aware of your work for many decades. Can you advise the percentage power increase by being double acting as opposed to single acting? Assuming accumulating frictional losses, I would expect perhaps a 50% increase but not much more....?
I have yet to watch any of your videos that I do not find informational they are all Great for what I have watched you make references about being "to much info or boring info" that is not at all what I find the more in depth you get the better my understanding!!!! Great Job keep up the good work! btw- I m new to this UA-cam and Google thing so I m not sure how to ask a questions? Just wanted your or anyone's opinion on a Boltin 13x30 gear-head lathe? That I am thinking of buying Thanks to anyone how can offer any info
Thanks for the great videos. Just one comment for the future. It would be great if you embossed, cast your name, city, date into your work so as future people rediscover it they will learn more about you, the time and have clues for further research. Just like a cider press. Amazing what we are forgetting these days as we simple buy off the shelf and toss when out of fashion ( or have banned by the EPA "for our own good")..
This video (and others) seems to me to beg the question: why did it take to the 1700s for somebody to get the bright idea of creating a steam engine, like this for doing work? Could this not be made of bronze?
Bronze can be used and it was used for the very 1st steam engine in the hellinistic period. The later engines were made of bronze in rennisance. I guess they found aluminum and more reliable metals later. Hope this helps
Mr. Pete, I just found this video series and watched all videos in sequence without a break! Wonderful production, excellent engine, and great pattern making/casting work!
I sure wish you'd sell a set of those castings for those of us that don't have the room or resources to cast.
Thanks again for all your video help. It doesn't matter how many years someone has been working in metal, your videos provide something new and informative for beginners to experts!
Thank you for watching
May all the knowledge you have graciously shared with all your video live on for many generations. I hope you continue to build this wonderful legacy for many years to come. You have enriched my life in more ways than you will ever know. Well done Mr. Pete! Thank-you!
Thanks for watching.--You just made my dad by encouraging me.
I second that. I popped over from the Stuart build to remind myself how the valving works. I was struck how much improved your production skills have become. I tip my hat to you Sir :)
Thank you for showing a rectangular/square “cylinder-piston” and valve ports. The super simple working model I made in high school around 1960 uses nesting square soft stock brass tubing for the cylinder/valves and piston/connecting rod. Construction requires only a fret saw, needle drill, and pencil soldering iron. My model is single acting to avoid the complications of a stuffing box.
Thank you, Mr. Pete. I look forward to making a small wobbler out of hard woods, and placing my air pump and inlet lines down to my basement. (My woodshop is out in my garage) This way only the wobbler can be heard. ‘just to make an impact on my friends and family. As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video! And I support this site. ~M~
Thank you Mr.Pete for ALL your videos. I have learned so much since I first started to follow your films. They have helped a huge amount making and mending, a valuable part of the farm workshop here in North East England. Hope everything is well over in The USA. Look forward to learning more, all the best.
1971thegrinsh Thanks for watching
I thank you so much. Steam engines have intrigued me lately and have prompted me to learn more about them so that I can make one. I was having trouble grasping the valving concept. It just was not making sense. This was by far the best explanation I have seen. Better than most animations. I appreciate that
THANKS YOU--glad I helped
One question. I've not a garage with random spare parts like most engineering gurus. Would you recommend a site where I might order brass tubing/pistons/flywheel/ and any assortment of small parts?
David Sinclair
littlemachineshop for flywheels. mcmaster-carr for just about anything
Much appreciated sir!
I've watched the complete series and appreciate your method of teaching. Thank you.
Thanks
You've made a whole legion of steampunk geeks very happy, I'm sure. I know I am. Time to get to work on this thing!
Terrific!
You area giver.
Not many people would be willing to make a model to explain their work.
Bravo! I salute you.
BoyntonStu
thank you so much. I've searched and searched to find out how this works. and I have finally got my answer. thank you so much for this information !
+Nic'd Out Reviews Thanks for watching-glad I helped
Thank you sir, for these videos. I enjoyed watching them and I have learned so much. I can't tell you how much I apprciate your lessons. Thank you Mr. Tubalcane.
Thanks again mrpete, have a great summer. I'm looking forward to your return already.
Great demo. Well done on the teaching aid too. That is a great tool for clearly explaining the valve operation.
In order to improve the self-starting capability you can "time/widen" the inlet ports. The theoretic work to achieve the optimal tuning is commonly done by drawing Zeuner diagrams or Zeuner circles... Unfortunately wikipedia is being "censored" here in Turkey today so I can't give you any links, but I am sure you can find more info on wikipedia about this subject.
That was fascinating and very informative. You are great at explaining things simply and have a wonderful mannerism. Thank you for a very entertaining video.
Thanks & glad you liked it
An excellent explanation which makes it easy to understand! Thanks!!!
@rogue10000 I reckon the air gets in so quickly as for it not to matter. The ports align for quite a while as the crank is turning.
thanks for taking the time to explain that and make that fantastic model.
Excellent teaching aid there, really explains the valving well.
GREAT explanation, been looking for a good explanation. Thank you for the effort of making the model and the video! Didn't even know there where double acting oscillating steam engines ;D
Thank you so much for all the videos to do with the engine. The rest of your videos are great too!
Ok I just watched 1hr and 40 mins and was thoroughly entertained. When are you going to make a Stirling engine? Lol!
+Kanoee64 I have made many stirlings. Go to my website for a free stirling series
Thanks Pete I will.
Thanks for all your grate videos, learnt a lot and understood it all, many thanks for sharing your skills.
Very well explained, sir!
Thanks, I always wondered about that. Off to watch the prior vids.
The first known artificer
+Shane K Thanks for watching
Great explanation love the teaching aid Thanks
Very effective explanation.
Outstanding instruction as always... Thankyou so much!!!
thanks for your videos tubalcain! very helpful!
thank you for posting now i can make my own mini one, thank you
Good job explaining it!
I would venture to guess that the friction created between the wobbling cylinder body against the stand would cause wear over a period of time and cause leaks near the steam ports due to the increase gap that would form from the abrasion. I would think that such friction would reduce the effective performance and overall life of the engine much faster than a non-wobbler. However, I do doubt my own assessment since the wobbler engine was obviously a success. Could you please shed some light on this topic.
Dear Sir.
Thanks for letting me see how you make all the parts. I marvel, at the equipment, that you have access to. It would be a dream to have some of the machinery that you have. Here in West Australia, it is very hard to find suitable equipment, and the consumables that go with it. Nearly all of the good stuff is on the east coast, some 5000 Km away. If something comes up for sale, you have to be standing next to it, with the correct change in your hand, or you lose out
Marcel Timmers Too bad. Tons of it around here
Thank's, I mite have to try building a see thrue Example of the globe valve cam, I have been working on to show how it work's. I have quite some number of partys baffeld with it as well. Bet Even some one un familure with Engines understood your film here.
Oh now i understand the engine. I always wondered how but i was thinking the top is intake and bottom is exaust.
Thanks, now i understand how it works!
it looks like it will start in the same direction every time?
I know you wound up redoing the crank wheel in the series.How do you determine what weight/thickness/throw you want for a given flywheel?I want to do one of these myself,but it's scale will be dependant on whatever old flywheel I can find.I guess what I'm asking,is there a formula(I know you don't normally do drawings,etc,),for stroke/weight for a given flywheel diameter/mass?Great series,as usual,BTW!Thank You!
+Bowtie41 Its all bguess & bgosh. seat of the pants engineering
+mrpete222 Well,then bgolly,I'll figure it out,lol.BTW,after 20+ yrs as a machinist/model maker/some tool & die work,before becoming disabled,I have NO seat of the pants left......TOO many bosses!Thanks again for sharing your knowledge,have a great weekend!
por este video se como funciona un motor a vapor. gracias
exactly what i needed --thanks
Thanks
Very well done tutorial..
All the "steam" engine videos I've watched and you've only applied about 10psi. What's the most pressure you've run one at and have you ever measured the RPM's at the higher pressure.
I like it, been wanting to make one for a while,
👍👍
great education thank you regards
Thank you Lyle
+Tom Bellus Thanks for watching
Does it work with 2 holes only too?
Inlet and exhaust
Yes, my single-acting model made from square brass tubing works just fine. (Randomly self-starting as stated in the video)
Hello I have been whatching your videos and i am pretty amazed! I was wondering if you could send me the specks of that little steam engine. I would be interested in building one.
Thank You.
Hi Mr Pete. You've been around for a long time, almost as long as your biblical counterpart, the first arificer. I'm 71 and I've been aware of your work for many decades. Can you advise the percentage power increase by being double acting as opposed to single acting? Assuming accumulating frictional losses, I would expect perhaps a 50% increase but not much more....?
I would expect 70% but I am just guessing
@@mrpete222 Many thanks for responding MrPete. Circa 70% is worth having for a little extra effort...
Great insight, many thanks
I have yet to watch any of your videos that I do not find informational they are all Great for what I have watched you make references about being "to much info or boring info" that is not at all what I find the more in depth you get the better my understanding!!!! Great Job keep up the good work! btw- I m new to this UA-cam and Google thing so I m not sure how to ask a questions? Just wanted your or anyone's opinion on a Boltin 13x30 gear-head lathe? That I am thinking of buying Thanks to anyone how can offer any info
Just what I wanted to know. Thanks. M
excellent
LaCarrindanga Thanks for watching
thank you so much
+Mohammed Ali (ResourceUK) Thanks for watching
Thanks for the great videos. Just one comment for the future. It would be great if you embossed, cast your name, city, date into your work so as future people rediscover it they will learn more about you, the time and have clues for further research. Just like a cider press. Amazing what we are forgetting these days as we simple buy off the shelf and toss when out of fashion ( or have banned by the EPA "for our own good")..
You need some Honda V-TEC in there , at them higher r.p.m's haha.....greast job
excellent, thanks!
Interesting thank you
This video (and others) seems to me to beg the question: why did it take to the 1700s for somebody to get the bright idea of creating a steam engine, like this for doing work? Could this not be made of bronze?
Bronze can be used and it was used for the very 1st steam engine in the hellinistic period. The later engines were made of bronze in rennisance. I guess they found aluminum and more reliable metals later. Hope this helps
Put it on .5 speed. You won't regret it.
I learned something I was curious about, but that was painfully slow to sit through.
120 RPM
That was on 10 PSI
Great! :-)
@spadzo Send your email address and I will give you some dimensions. pete22@mchsi.com
Very helpful, thanks
excellent, thanks!
+Babak Ghiyasvand Thanks for watching