Build a steam engine!

[@BandanaDrummer95]

Playlist videos as they relate to this video: 0:38 - 1:53 : Prep and Planning 1:53 - 3:05 : The Base Casting 3:05 - 4:16 : The Tale of a Difficult Hole. 4:16 - 5:38 : Spot Facing! 5:38 - 7:35 : Main Bearings! 7:35 - 11:27 : Making a Crankshaft! 11:27 - 13:52 : Machining a cylinder casting! (Note: released after next episode) 13:52 - 14:39 : Cylinder Heads and Gland Nuts and Steam Chests, Oh My! (Note: released before previous episode) 14:39 - 15:59 : Machining a Piston! 15:59 - 17:10 : Valve And How It Works 17:10 - 19:12 : How to make an eccentric! 19:12 - 19:42 : Valve Gear! 19:42 - 20:54 : The Crosshead! 20:54 - 21:33 : Flywheel! 21:33 - 22:40 : First Test Run! 22:40 - 23:16 : Oiling System! 23:16 - 23:23 : Model Steam Engine Valve Timing 23:23 - 26:07 : Finishing Touches Note, many of the scary moments are removed for this video. If you watch the full build, prepare for the suspense of, "Did Quinn need to buy two kits to be able to make this series, or does she end up barely escaping accidents that could ruin a casting for good?" Thankfully, everything is out now, so even if the next episode was delayed by waiting for a replacement casting to be shipped, you can just binge it all.

[@Blondihacks]

Wow, thanks for putting together that great guide! 😁

[@johnwright4768]

14:39

[@Lion4de]

Just finished binging the whole series and wow! So, so cool.

[@danhan3158]

please dont stop doing the Lord's work. you are helping raise a generation of willing machinists, in a time of when machining and engineering in america has lost its culture and outsourcing and materials make this a hard trade and profession. Thank you

[@ricardocaballero6357]

This is insanely amazing, found this channel loved it at once. Congrats and thanks

[@charliepolen]

Went to buy this kit but it was sold out back in Nov 2020. I was told that the sales increased due to a KZbin series. Luckily I didn't have to wait long. Great series Thanks.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

LoL 😂😆 I wonder which channel?

[@Stefan_Van_pellicom]

Actually, there were 2 excellent series : this one and the one made by Joe Pieczynski.

[@willvaat]

I tappy tap tapped the like button... as is tradition

[@MaxWattage]

Lovely work. I do appreciate the honesty in your videos. Everyone makes mistakes occasionally, but not everyone has the humility to show them in a video so others can learn from them. If I ever build a steam engine kit I'm going to be a realist and buy 2 sets of the castings, one set to "learn-from" (and then bury at midnight,) and one set to machine without those mistakes.

[@Priapos93]

In a sense, though, that's what test parts are for

[@glenn_r_frank_author]

Amazing that you could get such a great overview of such a long detailed process. I watched the full series and it was fun to re-live it all through this overview.

[@steveskouson9620]

Quinn, I enjoyed the long version. Also enjoyed the "cliff notes" version. steve

[@pauldevey8628]

I didnt think I'd like this series. Groan! However, I was wrong. I learned and was also entertained. I would recommend others watch from the beginning. Blondie is a great machinist, educator and tells many great "Dad Jokes".

[@curtdunlap6818]

Your interjection reminds me of playing Yahtzee with with my Sunday School teacher when I was an adolescent, so I hear her cry, "YAHTZEE!" when you say it! I loved binge-watching the steam engine series and the recap was splendid as well! Thanks for sharing!

[@giovannifurio8445]

My dad was a machinist, so one day, I hope to use your series to make this project as an homage!

[@rickhaass1133]

Very good job and well presented - thanks for sharing. Some old man told me once to keep in mind that although the build timeline is similar to having a child, when you are done with said project you are done... end of story... vs. spending the rest of your life supporting or helping an offspring for THE REST OF YOUR LIFE...

[@taranson3057]

The steam engine series is one of my favorites. Can’t wait to see the progress of the boiler project.

[@paulp96275]

fantastic project your a star my granddaughter said has that lady made it ,yep! I told her there’s nothing you cannot do with learning and skill thanks for a great series 👍👨🏻‍🏭🇬🇧

[@crabmansteve6844]

When you started this series I wasn't excited, and didn't watch it for a while, but how wrong I was! I've since watched the series about twice over. This is a very nice recap.

[@rexmyers991]

It was great to relive the entire build series. I’m learning right along side you. Thanks, Quinn!

[@philipquinlan1045]

Wonderful. Very much enjoyed seeing a model steam engine come to life. I get a sense that you have built many if these before and you have some amazing custom jigs built to get the job done. Thanks for sharing.

[@russelldold4827]

Ah, the memories! All the action without the anxiety of "will this thing actually run?". Great series.

[@dragade101]

Brilliant way to cover what you did here.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

very nice summary of the build, well done one the build. I are a stem enginner.

[@LaddGardner4]

Fantastically beautiful end result of a lot of hard work, plus top notch narration.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Such an epic build. Enjoyed every single video. Nice wrap up here! Everyone should go back and watch the whole series. Very worthy.

[@culmalachie]

Aye, ALWAYS: Procedures procedures procedures and then there'sthe lack of them. Great series you have here - plenty to watch and discusswith the apprentices! Slàinte Mhath.

[@paulsto6516]

I could feel the engine come to life! And the video production/editing is top notch too. Kudos all around.

[@10thAveFreezeOut]

I love that Noga deburring tool, extremely handy. Glad to see Noga having great success after getting out of the hyde business.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Even though I watched every video as you produced them, this condensed one was excellent and as always, educational and *entertaining* !

[@anthonyturton8091]

useful summary, i watched the whole series. but this recap helped my brain , but mainly it was good to see the chuff chuff. thanks

[@gordonfreeman2715]

That red on the engine plus the brick is absolutely beautiful, amazing job Quinn :)

[@johnapel2856]

Wow, it took you a lot less time to build this steam engine. 😋 Nice recap. It was a cool project. Thanks, and Meow to Sprocket.

[@peter.stimpel]

your second attempt of building one of those was much faster, well done :) Sorry, couldnt resist ...

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Quinn, Nice summary episode of your steam engine build... Hope the rest of your weekend is good... See you next week... Take care. Paul,,

[@pseudoengineere2469]

Ah, the ‘OH my gosh… what have I gotten myself into?!?’ moment… If there was ever a statement that fit ‘hobby machining’, it would be that

[@BruceBoschek]

A delicious plethora of machining tips and advice. Thanks very much.

[@mariellecb1]

Excellent summary. So fun to relive the entire "pregnany" 😁. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, experience and humor.

[@paulbutchart5450]

I found your channel while watching Clickspring and I have to say I'm very happy that I did. I followed the whole series on the steam engine and looked forward to the new videos every week. I was a tool and die maker's apprentice many years ago but never finished because the shop closed but I never lost the fascination for making beautiful tools in the machine shop. Keep making my KZbin voyages fun and educational. P. S. I just joined you on Patreon. It's worth every penny.

[@Blondihacks]

Thank you for the support! It’s so very much appreciated

[@madnessbydesignVria]

"A lot of people ask me why I do 'X'. I don't even remember anymore - I did it, people laughed, so I kept doing it" -- Sums up 90% of my life... :)

[@orcasea59]

Wow. That was like speed reading the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy during your lunch hour!

[@AdeSwash]

Nice recap on a great project Quinn, I've just started the same engine so I'll be rewatching sections of the full playlist as I go along. Thanks

[@kevgermany]

I've followed this from the start and thought I'd seen all of it. Looking at the found up I realise I missed a lot. Looks like I've got some gaps to fill. Great project, thanks for sharing.

[@jonathancotner7040]

Nice Cliff Notes video! I enjoyed the journey to a very nice model with you in detail 👍. Ty!

[@Sztivmon]

What a fantastic overview. I loved watching every step of the way, and this reminded me just how much work you put into the project, and recording it. Amazing detailed shots, and beautiful results, both in your steam engine, and your videos.

[@seansysig]

Beautiful precision mini steam engine.

[@stu-po]

Crankshaft and jig are my favorites. It is just amazing to me!

[@saifcathum3423]

Magnificent! Never realized how much I prefer purely mechanical projects until just now. After all the headache from integrated circuits, microscopic SMD components and phase wire/hall sensor combinations I think spending some time with the milling machine and lathe would be a nice relaxing break.

[@WobblycogsUk]

I'm not usually fan of clip shows but this project has had ne hooked from the start and this is an enjoyable highlight edit. It's great to see it finished but I'll miss it. You're also coming dangerously close to converting this woodworker into a metal worker.

[@simonhoey6575]

This was a truly great summary, Quinn! What a mountain of a project.

[@donmittlestaedt1117]

Thanks Quinn.

[@haydenc2742]

I watched all the videos...it was an awesome build! Keep em coming!!!!

[@Miserablebob]

That was a terrific editing job as always!

[@MrCrispinEnterprises]

Well done, great job. It's good to get the hobby some publicity!

[@Blondihacks]

Here here! Just be careful who you lend your toothbrush to. 😁

[@Priapos93]

Nice summary of the build!

[@azyfloof]

Building tension right from the intro xD I love it!

[@azrekkoula3003]

Really flipping cool one of the best vids I watched on this.

[@williamcunha9136]

You are Awesome! Beautiful Job!

[@MichaelTessin]

I've seen all the videos where you built the steam engine, and the ones before that too, of course. That was a huge amount of screen time, but very exciting and educational. This video brings back memories. And it is a crowning conclusion (I hope the automatic translator didn't fail here?) of this great series! I hope you come up with many more such great projects in the future! Greetings from Germany, Michael

[@travisbosco8469]

Excellent project and video, thanks!

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks for the video.

[@pathickey2553]

Someone please make my dream of “blondihacks yhatzee compilation” come true

[@chrisj2268]

Great and informative video!, I started my worklife here in the UK as a toolmaker, this brought back some fun machining memories, thanks :)

[@murffyslaw001]

Great video. Makes me want to build another steamer. I built my first, of my own design, back about 2003.

[@MrDarchangelomni]

Happy little steam engines... Lol I just pictured Blondi with an afro in front of a canvas on an easel mixing titanium white, and burnt umber for some bronze highlights on her happy steam engines ala Bob Ross.

[@ErnieNoa3]

Nice summary of the project. Thanks!

[@greener121]

Very cool overview, I’ve been wanting to do this since the old home shop machinist forum days after watching work by bogstandard and others.

[@Cz9mmp10]

Girl you are a genius

[@swishersweet3756]

3-1/2 minutes! I had to wait 3-1/2 minutes for my "Yahtzee" fix after that opening tease. I'm alright now. Great video too!

[@Ioughtaknowbetter]

A very nice synopsis. Thanks!

[@svoranger]

Oh my God I thought I traveled back in time to the beginning of the steam engine project. This is just the overview of the whole steam engine build. Give us a warning when you do that. Lol

[@toolbox-gua]

Again, thank You. It was a great project to learn watching.

[@bobvines00]

Quinn, I hope that you will select another steam engine to build fr a future series! This one was both fun and educational.

[@Blondihacks]

You bet! More engines coming

[@colibriguitars]

hi! i saw all your building process videos! great work!!

[@billbaggins]

That was a nice stroll down the lane who's name I can't recall.

[@johnanderson1388]

Lovley little steam engine Smith running the speeded up version is best

[@wilcojuffer5940]

Hello Quinn, I like the long and also the sort versie and in the long versie there whas some new stuf that did't know thanks for thit 👍👍😊💋

[@blainedyck3836]

Love your videos always looking forward to watching and hitting the like button. Please keep up the excellent work

[@firebird8600]

Yay!! It's Blondihacks time! (Or... it was 8.75 hours ago, when I wasn't paying attention...)

[@tooltimechris7217]

Love to wacht your skills!! I’m not really familiair with (steam) engines But I loved the mechanical process you’ve gone through !

[@marvinmoss9749]

Really nice work very detailed best steam engine video I hav seen Thanks for great job

[@i_Hally]

Happy little steam engine

[@daniel_bohrer]

OK the intro got me hooked. (jk, I was already hooked 10 videos ago)

[@opticalmechanic]

Great video.

[@terrytopliss9506]

Lovely good Quinn.👍👍👍

[@ms01rci]

I’m not sure if anyone mentioned it yet but if you want great color variety for the hi-temp paint, you can use brake caliper paint. Also hi-temp, designed to stick to cast iron, and resists DOT3. Not that it’s needed here but hey

[@Blondihacks]

That’s a great idea!

[@ValiRossi]

Beautiful engine.

[@markengineeringSA]

awesome work

[@franknapolitano9144]

I just purchased the fully machined, (Steam Engine Kit For Dummies ), Stuart 10v Horizontal Marine Engine Kit just to experience the educational value of a hands on build.

[@chrisatkins5931]

That was great to watch, I like that you own mistakes it makes you a much better human. After watching that I feel encouraged to have a go at a steam engine but doubt I’d last the pregnancy🤓

[@chemicalvamp]

This was a nice early Christmas present :) I wonder how far we could take steam engines with current tech like linear rails.

[@WoodenRockers]

Loved this.

[@mtwagner]

Clip show ?= Vacation. I could use a vacation. Looking forward to the next thing...

[@Blondihacks]

I wish! This took 30 hours to edit and produce.

[@mtwagner]

@@Blondihacks doh. I still think it would be fascinating for you to do a small project live.

[@enzowilson345]

That was great!

[@chrisbayus5189]

8:50 tiny X wings… 🤣🤣🤣

[@repairtech9320]

Great edit.

[@RedPandaLesbian]

We say yahtzee, as is tradition.

[@henrydando]

Do you know where the whole jahtzee thing came from?

[@javierrodriguezrodriguez5435]

Awesome!! Like always. Congrats

[@robfenwitch7403]

Aww - I was hoping for the tiny X-Wings ...

[@padego58]

Well that was amazing. Subscribed!

[@eDoc2020]

Wow, you must have learned a lot from making the steam engine the first time. This time you were able to make it much more quickly. I bet next time you can make one faster than Sprocket could hack into her automated feeder.

[@davidroll3877]

23:00 Foundry pour ceramic filter! I bet very few people know that.

[@mikemo1964]

Beautiful work Quinn. Thanks for sharing. I'm curious about how much mechanical power this can provide. Any idea?

[@Blondihacks]

Not sure! Depends a lot on what pressure you run it at. Somewhere less than 1/4hp