First Run! Big Steam Steam Engine Build, Part 13

This episode on Blondihacks, I’m getting my big engine to run! Exclusive videos, drawings, models & plans available on Patreon!
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[@IronandGlassWorks]

I love how at 1:45, the caption says Ominous Foreshadowing and the emery cloth says "oof".

[@RonCovell]

Quinn - what a tricky part that was to make. You are certainly entitled to use some 'adult language' while dealing with some of the unforeseen details. A very big congratulations on getting to the point where it actually runs on air!

[@bendover5546]

The great wizard of sheet metal and fabrication. Hope to see a new video from you soon.

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

Those honest parts always make me chuckle...as we've all been there before. 🙂

[@HeidiLandRover]

The fact it started without you even giving the flywheel a shove was fantastic! You should get yourself a big top hat and a cigar 🙂

[@crabmansteve6844]

A very period correct celebration since this is a steam engine she's building.

[@chain3519]

Or a bowler cap if you want to keep it casual

[@realmetallurgist8493]

As an engineer, I was taught that precision costs money, and that unnecessary precision is just a waste of money. So it's nice to see craftspeople who throw those rules to the side, and do a superb job, just for the joy of it.

[@luckyirvin]

it's fun to make good things

[@AJMansfield1]

23:30 To get a more consistent pressure on the gauge, you can add a small buffer tank near the output of the regulator -- in _exactly_ the same way you'd add a capacitor to the output of a voltage regulator.

[@tweake7175]

+1 thats what i have at work. Air is supplied from the tank with no restrictions and the regulator refills the tank. Turns a large intermittent flow into a smaller constant flow.

[@tweake7175]

@@andreweppink4498 that just hides the issue instead of fixing it.

[@realmetallurgist8493]

@@andreweppink4498 A gauge snubber works, but only by reducing the pressure considerably, and wasting a lot of energy.

[@firebird8600]

Yay!! It's Blondihacks time!! Way to run lil engine!

[@ADBBuild]

I got to tour Detroit Diesel one time where they make engines for dump trucks and stuff. For the connecting rods, they don't cut the clamping part in half, they laser scribe it and break it into 2 pieces after the bore has been machined. You end up with two pieces that perfectly fit and key together.

[@bobjohnson8970]

"Ominous foreshadowing" keeps me coming back for the patented "Quinn save."

[@joelvale3887]

There is no better satisfaction than to see your engine work as it should.

[@g.tucker8682]

How cool that in thirteen short videos your project is this far along. It illustrates the wonderful simplicity of the humble farm engine. Choo choo!

[@jdos2]

Congratulations on such a successful first run- Metallicor is smiling on you! I have to admit a happy moment seeing your double ended hammer that you made on the channel a while ago- I loved seeing the brass end obviously wearing in; you're using the tools you make. Thank you so much for sharing all with us!

[@paulstahman3533]

At 10:37 in, an alternative clamping method is to turn the precision button you made for centering the bore into an arbor. Create a threaded, counter sunk central thru hole in the button along with 2 perpendicular cuts in the face of the button deep enough to allow the quadrants to flex minutely outward when a flathead screw pushes on the countersink. The flex will provide clamping action. The part can now be milled with no clamps in the way.

[@scorpion2nz]

Well done 0n getting it to run . Always a relief when a engine runs for the first time . Now all you need is gland packing , gaskets etc then a steam run . Then it will be a “Steam engine “

[@jameshodgson1609]

Fantastic Quinn, Amazing to see it run first time from the off. A bit like typing in the 80s an computer BASIC program from a magazine and it working first time !

[@stevenverhaegen8729]

😁 Like that analogy!

[@steveman1982]

Oh man, get a book from the library, spend all weekend typing... Have a 15% functional game the next Tuesday after :D

[@mw8246]

I don't even own a mill or laithe but I learn so much from the process of working out problems and thinking through the order of operations.

[@Shaggy.242]

Yes likewise

[@knickebien1966]

Never a dull moment in Quinnlandia

[@paulmeynell8866]

Great to see someone out there , who looking at the kit you have wants to learn about and try everything just like me. From electronics to 3d printing and wood and metalwork!

[@slots1407]

Congratulations on making the first flywheel I've seen to run absolutely true to the naked eye.

[@LaddGardner4]

Dang, Quinn. That was so friggin' cool. Like watching the OB-GYN snipping the umbilical and spanking a tiny butt-cheek. That's one of the healthiest, happiest engines around. Proud of you!

[@stephaniewilley2224]

Just a thought ... what will this very fine engine power? I mean, it's an engine, it needs to run something, doesn't it? And it's beautiful !!!

[@notquitecopacetic]

I am truly sorry for the frustration you had with the strap. I throughly enjoyd the Mel Brooksesk cat gag. Once again, the high point of my week. Thank you!

[@mpgilbertusa]

Yes! Back to the two-handed intro flare!! 🎉👏

[@mafosa8519]

"yawza!!" that was exciting to watch! look forward for more! larry

[@modtwentyeight]

It's alive. IT'S ALIVE!! (Maniacal laughter) What a terrific job you are doing.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Great display of craftsmanship. I have learned that I cannot eyeball the center of anything like you did there. Maybe my eyes are not level or something but If I dare try I make a mess. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.

[@LaraCroftCP]

Beer, salted Peanuts and Blondihacks, a perfect Evening. (Yes it is Evening now in Germany😄)

[@LaraCroftCP]

Thank You Mrs. Quinn

[@kevinmartin7760]

The cause of the effect that tightening the strap bolts loosens the fit on the eccentric may also be that machining the strap has released some casting stresses and removing the bolts allows the ends of the strap halves to bow in a bit (due to the relieved stress). Tightening the bolts again presses the mating faces against each other and forces the strap back to its shape when the hole was turned and faced.

[@notsonominal]

Not sure which is my favourite, the foreshadowing or the "i just fixed it" part; in any case, much like!

[@Chlorate299]

Poetry in motion! Loving this series, Quinn.

[@foxwood67]

As AVE says it Chooches. Your attention to detail and the tight tolerances attributed to it firing right up. 🗜⚙️🔧🔩

[@egonvankammen1485]

Oh I am so jealous. I wish this big machine was for sale here in the Netherlands. Then I would definitely buy the kit

[@justinbevier8231]

Those inside hole boring reamers look awesome.

[@freemanjackmsiradio]

Might I congratulate you on being the ONLY youtuber who knows the correct use of a flat file to file a round part!! I have been tempted to comment on many before but refrained, however I feel congratulations are in order here.

[@luckyirvin]

7:39 i love happy happy piano old school bleeping out adult language every time every time

[@timothyperrigoue3997]

The entire series of videos on this build has been exquisite, and VERY satisfying to watch.

[@paulthomas3782]

Congratulation, magnificent to see your engine fire up for the first time.

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Nicely done! Congratulations on getting it running first try! I'm looking forward to seeing it all gussied up with paint and lagging. If you're ever down in Northern California, come on out for a steamboat ride!

[@marcelocarnicelli6200]

Simply amazing. Your work is charming. A magic in your hands. Congratulations from your Brazilian friend.🥨

[@samdirichlet7500]

"I got lucky with the valve timing." It's amazing how luck seems to find the people who are doing work with precision, care and love. Congratulations on a a satisfying milestone.

[@Galleitch]

The harder you work, the luckier you get...

[@LucasChoate]

Modern con-rods caps are split apart, cracked, not cut apart. They fit together perfectly and can't ever be out of alignment. I don't know how we'd do that in the home shop though.

[@Antti_Nannimus]

It gave me the goose-bumples to watch your home-made engine run. How SWEET it is! A real vicarious thrill! You get awarded five gold stars on your progress chart for that one.

[@davidtaylor6124]

You're doing a fantasic job on the engine, and getting the results you're owed from that! It was very impressive to see it just start and it sounded very even.

[@antnew176]

Everything looks so concentric on that engine - it's beautiful to watch.

[@joshuaharrison9331]

So please for your success Quinn, I've been having such a nice time hanging out in your shop. Learning lots about real world machining for us when I get to owning some tools.

[@TheDevnul]

Full steam ahead!

[@heatherbrown2761]

Just subbed to your channel, love to see other women out there wrenching on projects. I am kind-of like the neighborhood mechanic, people bring me their vehicles to do repairs, really enjoy this type of stuff. Can't wait for more videos from your channel, and this being steam related is right up my alley, I love steam power. =)

[@garymucher4082]

Of course we didn't see it, but I'm sure you had a smile from ear to ear once it started moving. And deservingly so. Lots of fine work and machining to make it work properly. Bravo Quinn, Bravo! An enjoyable project series...

[@EuelBall]

Bravo! "Measure twice, cut once", or so I've heard...

[@ValhallaIronworks]

That eccentric is so damn hypnotising to watch!

[@Radiotexas]

The soul of a new machine! Great job! My kit is out of the box and waiting for time to start on it!

[@lesrehklau1965]

Quinn, I was looking up how to thread on a lathe and found you, I did subscribe, and found you making this fantastic project, it turned out great, very impressed in your skill set

[@mith5168]

The “Price is Right” hand flourish on the air line, made my day! Well done Engine Queen.

[@paulmorrey733]

Thanks Quinn

[@AndyD1926]

I have been following this build for quite a while, whilst having only a passing interest in steam engines and engineering.This series has proved fascinating and enjoyable. Thank you Quinn, it saddens me that we are nearing the end but I am also looking forward to your next project.😁

[@russellmitchell9438]

Seems to me like reaming thru the split for a shoulder bolt would make dis/assembly sufficiently repeatable to use those bolt holes for various fixturing options. Excited for the first run! It's been a joy watching the engine come together. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@markpack4494]

Its been awhile since I build a steam engine a {Stuart 5A} I have learned a lot watching you make yours..thank you.

[@Jagdtyger2A]

For a boiler, you can try a gas water heater with a heavier duty burner. They are rated at pressures much higher than you would probably want to use. Or, look uo the water tube boiler fot the old Bryan (Bryant?) steam tractor. They are fairly straight forward

[@MrLukealbanese]

Superb work Quinn. Really nice engine.

[@Smallathe]

Congrats on the first run! Very cool!!!

[@Steviegtr52]

Greetings from the Canary Islands tonight Quin. Another fine job. Now its what colour. Steve.

[@rob7439]

Absolutely incredible I have thoroughly enjoyed following along with this build.

[@lescrooge]

Huge respect to your machining skills. great job

[@bearbon2]

I can't wait to see the boiler build for this engine. Always enjoy watching your videos. It's such a pleasant pastime.

[@peterhadfield873]

Hey Quinn, you missed the yatzee at 17:59.... Nice job and entertaining as usual 🙂 cheers

[@petevance422]

Loved seeing this come together!

[@MrPatty75]

Fantastic effort Quinn. I hope we get to see you build a boiler that can handle this monster.

[@PatrickPoet]

I like that you show your struggles so it's REALLY great to see your first start triumph, too💚

[@edwardsmith9049]

Quinn all ways you are A amazing smart lady with the details. Your always trying to get smarter with the steam engines. I look forward to seeing the finish engine. Keep up the great content.

[@danarbuckle6640]

Congratulations! You have mad skills.

[@donziperk]

Congratulations on such an easy start up. As an IC engine builder I totally understand the pride and satisfaction of seeing your project come to life. I’m going to be starting an engine soon with my own induction system design, hopefully all goes well.

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

Superb. Only word for it. Well done👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mperry9025]

Thanks Blondie

[@andrewjames7616]

Thankyou 👍

[@DK-jt6be]

So great to see it run! Cheers from Denmark

[@oldhick9047]

What a lovely piece

[@mp6756]

Very cool this is the first steam engine build I've seen. I have to say now that I see the engine up and kinda running I understand the attraction to the hobby. I imagine your looking to have a big boiler build coming up on the channel. Thanks for sharing

[@daverichardson5861]

Brilliant. Love the way a negative becomes a positive.

[@bernieshort6311]

Awesome result Quinn. It must be a real big relief when the engine runs for the first time. 😊 You had a few issues but as always, you managed to find a work around so Kudos to you.

[@natesteiner5460]

Two rights don't make a wrong, they make an airplane. Should you so desire, drill the threads out in the upper half to clearance size, and then thread the lower half the next size larger and make stepped "adapter" studs with both the larger and smaller threads. Voila and Uncle Bob.

[@codywilliams5029]

I thought two rights made a u-turn lol

[@AJMansfield1]

Or in the words of Groucho Marx: "Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do, and two Wrights make an aeroplane!"

[@matthewpering8091]

To have one run like that so soon, without adjustments.... You are blessed, Quinn. :)

[@jasonsummit1885]

Like the Bob Ross of machining, so Blondi Ross?

[@larry400]

Sounded nice running on just air. Can’t wait to see you run it on steam. Amazing craftsmanship and skill dealing with the issues. Keep going.

[@robertburns2415]

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement 👏

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Gorgeous, beautiful, fantastic, exotic!! Thanks for sharing!

[@greg4367]

Congratulations!

[@silverXnoise]

Congratulations 🎉

[@deanehill9730]

Congratulations on your fine machining. Thanks for the video.

[@alun7006]

It's alive!

[@bradthayer6782]

Congrats! You should do something perverse, like run a home appliance on this. As you say,it’s a beast, and thus should bear a burden.

[@scottmarshall6766]

Nice work, and a nice kit there. I'm tempted to order one, but I have way too much in front of it and that's stuff I really need. It's going on my want list for sure. Great job filming, and you are incredibly honest leaving in the errors we all make. Thanks for sharing your project!

[@Bob_Jones_]

it lives! glad to see it finally running..

[@OthamJohn]

Brilliant - a well deserved successful first run.

[@dmorse1000]

Nice build, you’re very talented.

[@johnapel2856]

Success!! This is another great series of videos. Thanks, and Meow to Sprocket.

[@KeritechElectronics]

Lovely engine, it's a joy to watch it in action after all the effort that went into making it. Congratulations on excellent work!

[@Iowa599]

Now make a small boiler & mount it all to a reel mower! Steam powered push mower!

[@carlwalker7560]

Congratulations on you first run of this engine. It has been very interesting watching the build, and listening to your explanations of the whys and wherefores of what you are doing as you go along.

[@bonlappen3000]

6:54 🐈

[@chilifinger]

I would have never thought to tighten up those clamp-screws to see if it would loosen up the action on that concentric. And probably would have ended up ruining the part. Nice!

[@rustysteed8414]

Drill a hole on the bottom of the strap and you can adjust the eccentric without taking the strap apart.