The Corliss project

[lab-dad]

Funny what inspires me.
I have always like the Corliss engines.
Timber Times recently ran an article about them and I purchased a book too.
I also did some research on original patents through google.
Unfortunately I was not able to find plans/blueprints so I drew my own scaling the plans from photos and the few know dimensions.
I also have always wanted to build a brass model so the two seemed a natural combination.
I am by no means a machinist, but I am having fun, learning things and improving my skills.

-Marty

[finescalerr]

Marty, the work you have done so far is nothing less than stellar. - Russ

[Chuck Doan]

Being able to fabricate what you want, is priceless. It is time consuming, but you are not dependant on what others make (or discontinue making). Hopefully, someday, I will have a super fine resolution desktop prtotype machine, and I too will make whatever I want.

[jacq01]

   Marty,

   beyond me ( in brass)
   do you have following info already :

   http://www.wkinsler.com/technology/corliss/figures/index.html

   Jacq

[lab-dad]

Thanks guys!
Yes Jacq, but thanks for the heads up!
I have a TON of info, think I could even run one! 
Just came in from soldering up the "housing"
-Marty

[jacq01]

   Marty,

  if it's 1:48 I can use one in the enginehouse 
  Nice job to tune it with all the adjustable valves  before you cn run one.

  the PinoGrande had Corliss engines so I became interested.
  As I am building a derivative of the Hume mill i have to find out what engines were used there.

  You are going to finish up as Paul with all the bolts for his shay, or John with his 1:22.5 stuff...............

  Jacq

[Frederic Testard]

What a neat work, Marty. Again, you're going to build one of your great chef d'oeuvre. I hope you'll post plenty of pictures for us to enjoy and learn!

[Krusty]

What scale is it?

You're way too modest about your machining skills. It looks pretty damn good to me.

[John McGuyer]

Lookin' good! Should be lots of neat little brass things to make. I look forward to seeing them.

John

[lab-dad]

sorry I forgot to mention; 1:32 scale.
The flywheel had to be outsourced and I found one 6" in dia which worked out perfectly for 16 foot in diameter in 1:32nd.
Yes lots of bolts, lots!....
-Thanks gang.
-Marty

[TRAINS1941]

-MJ

Expecting nothing less from you.  Once again you have gotten everyone's interest.  And once again your research and persistence in doing something different has just moved you one step farther up the ladder.
Just another outstanding job.  Just glad to have you around for all the unanswered questions I have.

Jerry

[PuckHog]

Marty,   Echo the others, very impressed with you r brass work!!

                                                                              Randy

[marc_reusser]

I feel so betrayed...you've abandoned the light of styrene for the dark side of brass. 

Beautifully done...I too echo the others sentiments, and look forward to your progress. What will you be doing with this when complete?...a dio?

Marc

[lab-dad]

thanks Marc,
no worries i had thought of styrene but I want the movement (styrene would have been cheaper and way cheaper!!!).
not sure what it will be when done, may be some 1:32 rolling stock and a loco will appear?

Boy this crankshaft housing was a pain!
I wish I could afford a resistance soldering unit.
anyway, its done. not perfect but the shape and look I wanted.
It's kinda cool to watch the connecting rod go in and out ans the throw goes round.
the crankshaft is just a temporary piece of aluminum.

-Marty

[finescalerr]

Blind Willy Myopowitz sends his compliments. -- Russ