Things to do with a lathe when you're bored...{updated more}

jawzx2
JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
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1) Make a stirling engine.

artist’s conception
artist’s conception
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it’s a start....
it’s a start....
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Bored out to the diameter of a Red Stripe bottle, which will be my displacer cylinder wall ;)
Bored out to the diameter of a Red Stripe bottle, which will be my displacer cylinder wall ;)
I knew i should have measured the offset instead of just eyeballing it... I’m not concerned, this is a seat of the pants build... Just disappointed that I missed. Probably did order of operations wrong too...
I knew i should have measured the offset instead of just eyeballing it... I’m not concerned, this is a seat of the pants build... Just disappointed that I missed. Probably did order of operations wrong too...
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Still to do:

  • Bore transfer port
  • Power cylinder sleeve
  • Power piston
  • Crankshaft
  • Con rods
  • Displacer cylinder sleeve
  • Decide on displacer material
  • Lots of other stuff
really pleased with the fit of the Red Stripe bottle to the displacer and the top
really pleased with the fit of the Red Stripe bottle to the displacer and the top
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I think the displacer is all set, but the fit on the power piston to the sleeve is a bit loose, and I haven’t polished the bore yet, so I may have to re-turn the piston.
I think the displacer is all set, but the fit on the power piston to the sleeve is a bit loose, and I haven’t polished the bore yet, so I may have to re-turn the piston.