Most Powerful Two Stroke in 2024?

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  • @2STROKESTUFFING
    @2STROKESTUFFING  5 місяців тому +298

    Thanks for watching! And sorry it took so long. You know, stuff and things and all that.

    • @reneetekanawa-hughes215
      @reneetekanawa-hughes215 5 місяців тому +10

      Happy New Years hope you achieve your goals this year 🙏

    • @ronaldbunk9007
      @ronaldbunk9007 5 місяців тому +3

      Happy new year to you and your loved ones too. We were waiting patiently for some new content. So no stress, happy you are ok. Greetings from the Netherlands.

    • @michaelpruden9244
      @michaelpruden9244 5 місяців тому +2

      Love following your projects. I have learned a great deal from them. Keep up the good work bud.

    • @laser69beam
      @laser69beam 5 місяців тому +2

      Keep on keeping on brother..! ❤

    • @mattdobson1984
      @mattdobson1984 5 місяців тому +2

      Happy new year Alex. I was getting worried

  • @lezc3733
    @lezc3733 5 місяців тому +186

    Dude, don’t apologise…..you keep us entertained so well, so often, and ask so little in return.

    • @pcspoor
      @pcspoor 5 місяців тому +1

      Amen! 🙏

  • @brentonk461ismylostaccount
    @brentonk461ismylostaccount 5 місяців тому +13

    As an engineering Toolmaker, CNC programmer operator I Can already tell you without even seeing it that
    "it will NOT be 100 % accurate circle milling a bore.
    use a boring bar mate.

  • @kittykatbobo
    @kittykatbobo 5 місяців тому +58

    Glad to see you back! I think your decision to ask for machining help is a wise one. No need to do absolutely everything on your own.

  • @Relaxiknowarchie
    @Relaxiknowarchie 5 місяців тому +83

    Glad you are taking some time to blow the rust off instead of just jumping in. I agree the last year or 2 were strange. For me, the last 2 years with the pandemic, getting injured in a car accident, and death of a couple family members, I'm only now feeling like my old self, and getting interested in my work/hobbies again. Its been tough, but I feel human again. 2024 is going to be one for the books Alex. I can feel it.

  • @11sjv
    @11sjv 5 місяців тому +21

    glad to be back in your garage

  • @falcon1209
    @falcon1209 5 місяців тому +17

    I have a saying: "Don't apologize for the space you take up." Take care of yourself, be good to yourself and the rest will follow. You don't owe us anything. Here's to 2024!

    • @pcspoor
      @pcspoor 5 місяців тому +1

      Amen again! Take all the time you need. We'll wait. 👍

    • @Hnkka
      @Hnkka 5 місяців тому

      very good said!

  • @RGVJ21
    @RGVJ21 5 місяців тому +4

    Keep the faith Alex. Cheers from South Australia. BTW 43 c here today.

  • @Momfasa
    @Momfasa 5 місяців тому +18

    I think going the route with a liner is the best. It opens up more possibilities for experimenting with port designs.

  • @markhoward4394
    @markhoward4394 5 місяців тому +7

    I have made several large sine plate that enable quick angular presenations of the part to the machine. If you add a few tool balls with known centers it is easy to orient the part to the spindle. You could also mount a small dividing head or rotary table to the sine plate to rotate the part. With the sine plate using two planer gauges to set the height is very quick. You use CAD which makes the sine plate and tool balls easy math. I agree some one with 5 axis CNC is a great way to go but like you I don't have one of those.

  • @dukie1616
    @dukie1616 5 місяців тому +8

    What a blessing to look forward to another whole year of 2STROKE STUFFING. Thank the gods for two strokes and their creators👏

  • @calesmith-uq3dg
    @calesmith-uq3dg 5 місяців тому +7

    Your a legend! Just glad 2 be taken along for the ride with you :)

  • @esky_boii
    @esky_boii 5 місяців тому +12

    Once again its 1am and I find myself here, absolute pleasure to watch good engineering

  • @johnbroge7839
    @johnbroge7839 5 місяців тому +12

    Hi Alex, this may be a stupid suggestion, but how about using tapered bits for the port angles at the top and bottom edges? This would complicate the programming (and add two cutters) but simplify to being able to use your 3-axis machine. Anyway, imagine using a bit tapered to a smaller diameter for the top edge of the exhaust port and a bit tapered to a larger diameter for the bottom of the exhaust port along with a straight bit for the vertical edges. Of course the corners of the bottom of the exhaust port would/might need to be hand finished but that would be a small bit of work. I am excited to see how you sort this out.

  • @rehepeks
    @rehepeks 5 місяців тому +21

    Maybe its time to cast another cylinder with all the known faults fixed if you are using a sleeve anyway. If I remember correctly then surface finish of the bore and plating were the issues why you had it 3d printed and professionally coated? In that case the sleeve will cover those issues.

    • @theshippingcontainergarage
      @theshippingcontainergarage 5 місяців тому +3

      It might be better to use the sleeve platform to get the precise dimensions figured out. He mentioned in the past that the resolution of the printer wasn't good enough to get the precise port heights he needed.

  • @fredmitchel1236
    @fredmitchel1236 5 місяців тому +2

    Good Job Alex. Stay warm...
    I am sure the viking with the 5 axis CNC would be helping you soon....thanks goes out to him.
    Nice score on obtaining more materials and a new hat.
    I am glad you will CNC...this way the ports are exactly what you define..
    Then you can do some minor hand deburr...
    Take care
    Stay warm

  • @discipleoftheword1785
    @discipleoftheword1785 5 місяців тому +1

    Hang in there man. It’s been cold everywhere. I live in Houston and we just had almost a week of below freezing, it’s so abnormal the city shut down schools and such. Absolutely insane weather.
    You seem somewhat like me in some ways so I’ll share this with you. Today is a gift called the present and there will no only one. Things that work toward diminishing the gratitude we should have for the gift must be worthy of the missing gratitude. Life is complicated because we lose focus and see trees instead of forests. The KISS method works for a reason and the best solutions remove the problem entirely. If you have to build a log cabin by hand then build it. I watched and I thought it was something that not many people today could do. In fact if you had not done it you may not have known if you could do it. Some times people get constipated and can’t do $#!+. Other times people get diarrhea and can’t stop doing $#!+. I hope you get where I’m going. Don’t fight yourself too much unless that is who you want to be. Whatever you nourish will grow. Good or bad. Hang in there brother.

  • @Xsiondu
    @Xsiondu 5 місяців тому +4

    Change your goals! To hell with the most powerful two stroke in 2024. that salt lake was there for thousands of years and it will be there whenever you are ready. I'm watching just because you don't give up and even if you did I'd watch whatever you built next.
    I'm all about Most Powerful 2 Stroke 50 Whenever it happens"
    Best wishes to you friend

    • @johnmoe2806
      @johnmoe2806 5 місяців тому +5

      It's just as fun watching all of his ideas, gadgets and tools Alex makes on his way to the most powerful 2 stroke. So many cool projects. Alex is for sure an inventor and an inspiration to us all.

  • @chrispiecridder
    @chrispiecridder 5 місяців тому +4

    That's crazy cold stay warm over there... and I always think it's a good idea to take it easy the first few weeks back in the shop awesome to see you back

  • @wesleypulkka7447
    @wesleypulkka7447 5 місяців тому +2

    Brrrrr! Thanks for bringing us up to date! You're trying to break new ground and that is never easy! Especially when the ground is frozen solid! All the very Best!

  • @geoffmcwiggan2814
    @geoffmcwiggan2814 5 місяців тому +6

    We all hope that 2024 will be a great year for you my friend 👍🥃🇦🇺

  • @obancameron
    @obancameron 5 місяців тому +2

    We all feel your pain dude, a lot of us are in the same boat mentally. You don't need to apologize and we appreciate the entertainment you offer. If it helps to know, your videos help me get through what I have on my plate

  • @billypepper2965
    @billypepper2965 5 місяців тому +8

    Happy new Year!! Nice to have you back

  • @andreroy2228
    @andreroy2228 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for the video Alex!
    I love what your doing.
    Its normal to feel down.. especially in the cold of winter. Here in Canada its -20 degrees Celsius for a couple weeks and it definitely is a huge drag on the mental.

  • @mistermacgray
    @mistermacgray 5 місяців тому +4

    I say 3D print a sleeve and practice machining on it so when the real thing comes and if you still have to use your machines, you will know what to do.

  • @tezy0193
    @tezy0193 5 місяців тому +5

    Happy New Year ! .. yeah the weather is going crazy lately, i live in germany and we had so much snow in the northern part (where it normally doesnt snow as much) .. bought myself a giant 2 stroke rc buggy, the day it arrived this snowy mess started and it just won't stop -.-" last night more snow fell than the 2 years before combined, its ridiculous

  • @barrymayson2492
    @barrymayson2492 5 місяців тому +2

    Had a frozen tank in my loft work shop. I got an old quilt and wrapped it around the tank . If you set your aquarium heater to low level it should keep it liquid. But don't forget pipes freeze as well. Good luck and thanks for your work on video.

  • @bradzartman761
    @bradzartman761 5 місяців тому

    I, and from my skimming of comments, everyone else, am (are?) digging taking the journey along with you. We rejoice in the discoveries, lament the setbacks, and admire your courage and tenacity at whatever pace they come along. While I try to watch each video immediately, I sometimes miss one for a while, this video has been up for five days already, and I have just now found it. Shit happens. Reality frequently illustrates its utter lack of regard for our plans, hopes, and goals. Thank you for sharing your project with us, and above all, thank you for being, for lack of a better term, real.

  • @W.Zoeller
    @W.Zoeller 5 місяців тому +3

    Aw, I was looking forward to the fixturing you teased.😂Completely understand why you wouldn’t want to do that though.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @richardlincoln8438
    @richardlincoln8438 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank You for outlining the machining challenges Alex. We appreciate the time and efforts You spend on Your videos. Best Wishes to You and Your Family.

  • @IFRYRCE
    @IFRYRCE 5 місяців тому +3

    Happy New Year bud, nice to see you again. Hope your holidays were nice

  • @windyworm
    @windyworm 5 місяців тому +2

    It's REALLY great to see you back again.
    I've missed your brilliant videos.

  • @jackpreston8762
    @jackpreston8762 5 місяців тому +2

    Happy new year to you, your family and all of your viewers.
    Let's hope for a better year for everyone!

  • @Tukker607
    @Tukker607 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey! There's no need to apologize to us. You're doing an absolute great job. I honestly envy your passion and commitment to your projects. I have learned A LOT from watching your videos. Anything can be done, if you set your mind to it. You look like you don't like asking for help, but we're all invested in this project! There's no need to feel bad. You created this community of people interested in 2 strokes. I've been following you for around 4 years now and you should be proud of yourself. Not only for your achievements and knowledge of 2 strokes but also for your personal development! You do what you want whenever you want it! Great job with your video's, keep it up! Greetings from the Netherlands

  • @calthorp
    @calthorp 5 місяців тому +2

    You guys are real men. I don't want to go out to my shed when temp is getting down towards zero. I have never had anything freeze up in the shed & I don't even have a heater in there. Alex you will just have to build the mill you want. you build everything else!

  • @kevochanner8859
    @kevochanner8859 5 місяців тому +2

    Welcome back and we can only hope this year will be a great year of adventure and success

  • @billyking722
    @billyking722 5 місяців тому +1

    Take it easy and chill we all have bad days it takes a lot to get restarted and carry on I enjoy all your videos no matter what the content most informative and fun thank you

  • @robertbekoscke988
    @robertbekoscke988 5 місяців тому +1

    Happy new year look forward to seeing your videos this year

  • @caseymoir
    @caseymoir 5 місяців тому +1

    Great to have you back! Heck, I would watch you sweep the floor! We just enjoy your time so much and it is not boring ever. I'm sounding a little bit like you in my daily tasks and love your can do attitude. You have been such a positive influence on my life! Cold weather is tough on your shop stuff, be careful with that heater because it is quietly using up all the oxygen in the room, carbon monoxide is a silent killer.

  • @terjeulven2480
    @terjeulven2480 5 місяців тому +1

    Like everyone else, i look forward to the end of the week. Friday after work is the best time, cold beer and a new episode from Two stroke Stuffing. I really enjoy your videos and yor project!

  • @MarcChep
    @MarcChep 5 місяців тому

    Glad to see you back and happy to see you working on stuff! Take care of yourself!

  • @onefastgmc
    @onefastgmc 5 місяців тому

    I got super excited when I saw the notification that you posted a new video! No apologies necessary man, do this thing at your own pace, stuff and things come up and slow things down and that's totally understandable.

  • @tseland
    @tseland 5 місяців тому +3

    Fredagen er reddet! Tusen takk for alle videoer, Alex, setter stor pris på det. Ta vare på helsa!

  • @heintmeyer2296
    @heintmeyer2296 5 місяців тому +1

    Happy new year to you Thank you for bringing us along on your adventure.

  • @morseoneuk
    @morseoneuk 5 місяців тому +2

    Great to see you back. Happy 2024..

  • @MrDriftaX
    @MrDriftaX 5 місяців тому +2

    You need a wood heater in there.
    You can still have it going for filming due to being almost silent

  • @MrGarethgb45
    @MrGarethgb45 5 місяців тому +3

    Hey, just wanted to say I hope you manage to get things worked out. There's always a path, it's just harder to see it sometimes and taking a step back, looking from a different perspective can reap rewards.
    I Always find your videos informative and entertaining and can't wait for the next one, but make sure you take the time you need to. Best wishes.

  • @andrewwasson6153
    @andrewwasson6153 5 місяців тому +2

    Happy New Year Alex!! I’m glad you’re not going ahead with the fixtures and hand work. Waiting for someone to help out with a 5 axis machine is the better decision. See you next time.

  • @christophercastor6666
    @christophercastor6666 5 місяців тому +1

    Merry Christmas and happy new year! Thank you for the best engine building experience online!

  • @ScottGovey
    @ScottGovey 5 місяців тому +1

    Bro no worries on the delay, but i did say the other day hmm.. no 2 stroke stuffing vids??? I figured you had some delaying issues. The major plus of reusing that cylinder is its well seasoned from all the heat cycles, not sure if anyone took that into consideration. Hopefully some can help you out with the machining, I feel ya on that struggle of knowing you can accomplish something but its always the dreaded not having the proper equipment or funds to purchase said equipment, you have a great group of followers who would be more than honored to lend a hand to help. No need to apologize! Thanks for sharing. Once again watching from across the pond in ohio usa.❤

  • @haruyoshida5417
    @haruyoshida5417 5 місяців тому +4

    Nice. Been waiting for this.. been anticipating this video like for the last week or 2

  • @darylnicklen3685
    @darylnicklen3685 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks as always Alex. See you again when you post another update. In your time.

  • @Momfasa
    @Momfasa 5 місяців тому +2

    Welcome back! Really missed your videos while you were away.

  • @marksparks59
    @marksparks59 5 місяців тому

    Its tough to get motivated in the shed / garage on cold winter days in the UK, I can only imagine how much harder it is during such a cold winter, so well done for making some progress.

  • @llucjofre
    @llucjofre 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice done!! Thanks for this video❤😊

  • @jonfrost7996
    @jonfrost7996 5 місяців тому +4

    Winter's short days always slow me down. The head says go and the body's just not at full power. Presistancy will reward you. The light bulb will shine and "Ahah it now makes sense" will happen. Heal well.

  • @yoochoob1858
    @yoochoob1858 5 місяців тому +1

    Such a wierd full circle for me.. I first came here to see the DIY nikasil plating.. and now here we are with a steel sleeve.

  • @conorbarrington1164
    @conorbarrington1164 5 місяців тому +1

    Good to see you man!

  • @carljohansson945
    @carljohansson945 5 місяців тому +1

    Im happy you are back an really glad you are okay. Started to be worried

  • @timothymilam732
    @timothymilam732 5 місяців тому

    Glad to see you back it's been awhile since last video.
    Have you ever considered keeping a log of everything you do and include photos on your computer for reference to past changes and the results of whatever happened.

  • @jamesburroughs4709
    @jamesburroughs4709 5 місяців тому +2

    Glad to see you back and semi-thawed!!!

  • @sergiocannello5702
    @sergiocannello5702 5 місяців тому +3

    Glad to see you again. If you don't find the 5 axis, maybe you can try with a mill rotary indexer

  • @Paddman
    @Paddman 5 місяців тому +1

    i really hope you will find someone, really looking forward to see this engine build

  • @themandolinmaniac
    @themandolinmaniac 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for including us in your journey. Please continue - I want to see you setting records at a salt flats somewhere!

  • @mototoki
    @mototoki 5 місяців тому +6

    I was in Norway some weeks ago, Alta among others and it was crazy cold. Try not to pick up any bare metal without gloves Alex!

  • @HEKTIC458
    @HEKTIC458 5 місяців тому +1

    I love your videos! I always learn something new

  • @DepakoteMeister
    @DepakoteMeister 5 місяців тому +1

    Happy New Year Alex!

  • @turboprint3d
    @turboprint3d 5 місяців тому +1

    I feel you on the cold, i cant get to tp work on much , at least in the way of video production. You should look into indexing heads . Cheaper than an other axis but just as accurate . You would have to do it in seperate cuts , but it would be easy enough to be super accurate .

  • @brunobarks6544
    @brunobarks6544 5 місяців тому +4

    I'm loyal to this channel no matter the scheduling because the content is excellent!!!!

  • @PetefromSouthOz
    @PetefromSouthOz 5 місяців тому

    Happy New Year Alex.

  • @0fucksgiver
    @0fucksgiver 5 місяців тому +2

    Du må så på det fra vårt perspektiv. Vi vil at du skal ha det bra og vi vil se deg mestre! Om videoene ikke kommer jevnt, gjør ikke det noe. Viktigste er at du trives og at du mestrer, det er det som gjør denne kanalen til det den er!❤

  • @technoob4412
    @technoob4412 5 місяців тому +2

    If the height of the sleeve is long enough, you could machine some slots on its small end like a castle nut, and use them to keep it aligned while you work on the ports.

  • @retsamyar
    @retsamyar 5 місяців тому +1

    while we really appreciate the apology it is NEVER needed. You letting us into your world to follow along with your projects is a privilege and I, and I suspect so many others, are very thankful for. I hope the pressure that being on youtube with almost 200k subscribers is alleviated in at least a little bit by knowing that. I want you to be happy and healthy in order to enjoy working on your projects and if that requires you to take how ever long it is to get to that place then so be it. I would much rather have you happy making videos then not. All the best to you in norway from the midwest usa. wishing you continued success this year.

  • @jimrobcoyle
    @jimrobcoyle 5 місяців тому +2

    Happy New Year!🎉

  • @andyswmr714
    @andyswmr714 5 місяців тому +1

    Damn that is cold. -35C = -31F. It's been 10F to 0F here in Midwest, damn dishwasher keeps freezing up. Your house insulation must be like a 30+cm.

  • @andywaugh4165
    @andywaugh4165 5 місяців тому +1

    With those temperatures ,wow,getting goings must be a bit harder👍👍well done

  • @jerodlayfield8645
    @jerodlayfield8645 5 місяців тому +1

    Glad to see you back Alex!

  • @GrumpyHarleyRider
    @GrumpyHarleyRider 5 місяців тому +1

    As a sufferer myself mate, I fully understand what you are going through! Take all the time you need my friend.

  • @heathfiedler
    @heathfiedler 5 місяців тому +1

    No apologies needed friend, we all know how a mental fog can be and dealing with a project that youd been working on for awhile to suddenly fail after trying to fix things can be frustrating. But learning from what failed and make it better is all we can do. Love your videos and projects.

  • @ADRIAAN1007
    @ADRIAAN1007 5 місяців тому +1

    an aquarium heater in the coolant tank works well in winter

  • @done-wright_performance
    @done-wright_performance 5 місяців тому +1

    It gets about the same degrees here in NY sometimes. My shop gets real cold too since it’s all concrete.
    I have a smaller gas heater in my shop. Doesn’t take up much room at all and only paid $90USD for it.
    Highly recommend one for anyone working in a shop all year round.

  • @iankershaw9010
    @iankershaw9010 5 місяців тому +8

    Keep it up buddy…. I live in Canada, -15C today so not too bad. Do you allow tolerances for cold metal when machining? All the best for 2024. Ian

    • @nerd1000ify
      @nerd1000ify 5 місяців тому +1

      This is pretty important, especially if you're working with plastic parts! Things can change in size by a lot. I have the opposite problem from you northerners, Australian summer weather means my workshop can easily be 37 degrees C, so everything expands noticeably. Also it's about 80% humidity most days, so everything rusts unless you smother it in oil.

  • @chrismarshall1282
    @chrismarshall1282 5 місяців тому +2

    Hang in there ,it's cold here in the states not nearly as there. We are All hv issues at some point ,take time when u need it ,just remember iding hands are not good. I hv to stay moving ..doing odd jobs etc,keeps the mind clear,and u hv something to look back and be proud of accomplishments too.a lil less online seriousilyhelp the mind. God Bless and stay Focused my friend 👍🌞🥶and Stay Warm!! Chris

  • @alangilbert6544
    @alangilbert6544 5 місяців тому

    Good to see you again, always a 😄and a thumbs up from me and happy if you need to take time out - best wishes.

  • @mozer30
    @mozer30 5 місяців тому +1

    Videos and everything else aside, it’s good to see you again Alex 👍

  • @silvestree1
    @silvestree1 5 місяців тому +3

    Take your time we understand

  • @RAWRMotorsports
    @RAWRMotorsports 5 місяців тому +2

    Yo u are doing fine bro .. Take care of yourself first .. we have been frozen in for the last week as well

  • @PHUSII
    @PHUSII 5 місяців тому +2

    Progress is progress. Keep at it, mentally and fysically.

  • @waynegriswold8953
    @waynegriswold8953 5 місяців тому

    it was freezing as fugg!!! here in arizona two weeks ago we got down in the 20's. hearing 70 below is mind boggingin!

  • @eugenelang1596
    @eugenelang1596 5 місяців тому +1

    Great approach. Thank you

  • @martinduddridge329
    @martinduddridge329 5 місяців тому +1

    Glad to see you back.
    If you need time for you, take it. We can, and will, wait.

  • @jasonburrill59
    @jasonburrill59 5 місяців тому +1

    Great work as always Alex!

  • @MyRendersonique
    @MyRendersonique 5 місяців тому

    Keep your chin up. Always love your videos 👍

  • @user-ln9cz5hr3k
    @user-ln9cz5hr3k 5 місяців тому

    A horses water heater will help way better than a aquarium heater if you need something more heavy duty. I use them in construction to keep water from freezing

  • @keesz2
    @keesz2 5 місяців тому

    Gelukkig Nieuwjaar en doe rustig aan

  • @theshippingcontainergarage
    @theshippingcontainergarage 5 місяців тому +1

    If you get really clever you can 3D print jigs to hold tooling at complicated angles. I've done it for cutting my powervalves.

  • @dugg117
    @dugg117 5 місяців тому +1

    it's bad that I immediately recognized 6.35mm as 1/4 inch, the wall thickness was done in imperial.

  • @dalemorgan378
    @dalemorgan378 5 місяців тому +1

    Great to see you. Don’t be sorry. We can wait. 🙂

  • @JonasBerntsson
    @JonasBerntsson 5 місяців тому +5

    Take care of yourself first and foremost! We won't go away because you take some time off from making videos. Hjärtliga hälsningar från Sverige.

  • @Avantone
    @Avantone 5 місяців тому +2

    Don't apologise - your content is gold 🙂