Getting It To Run And Finishing Touches! Big Steam Engine Build, Part 16

This episode on Blondihacks, I’m finishing up my big steam engine! Exclusive videos, drawings, models & plans available on Patreon!
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[@marcellinden7305]

Been binge watching for a few weeks now, interjected with memories of my Dad's fitting turning tool making shop. And feeling all inspired and with a gap that needed filling I put in my order last week for a 300mm x 700mm Lathe/mill combo from a major machine shop in my state ... plus jigs and tooling... Yeah, memories of Dad and his substantial machining shop have taken on a whole new meaning set.

[@JCWren]

My only complaint about this video is that it was over too soon :) Seemed like 4 minutes instead of 24. And that's an awesome build. I've only recently discovered your channel, and I've been bingeing on it. Interesting projects, fantastic presentation, and very engaging.

[@lannywestgard6131]

I agree J.C. My only comment would be that there wasn't a single Sprocket cameo. :) Great job Quinn ! I'm looking forwarrd to engine build #5 !!!!

[@mumblbeebee6546]

@@lannywestgard6131 …especially when she mentioned adding a cat’s head (although she may have used that visual gag in the past)

[@warchitect73]

Her builds of making small shop tools are my fav.

[@WayneWerner]

there are no mistakes, only happy little steam engines

[@jimsvideos7201]

Treats for Sprocket, treat for you, your choice! Congrats on getting the engine ticking over so nicely!

[@jasharin]

*crowd chanting* LIVE! STEAM! LIVE STEAM! lovely engine, very enjoyable series

[@Preso58]

Sounds sweet. Gotta hear it running under a serious load though. That's when you hear the big "CHUFF CHUFF".

[@sambrose1]

Come to the next Steam O Rama show and I'll give you all the live steam you could ever want. Awesome build Miss Hacks.

[@MorganatorOne]

I love that paint color. If there's a flaw in the engine that causes it to explode the color hides the blood stains...

[@vmitchinson]

🙂

[@Infrared73]

Yay. Congrats! Looking forward to it running on steam. That sound of it running is so soothing, I feel like a long video of it just running would be lovely. Think of it like the machinists version of a burning log video. Machinists ASMR or a sleeping aid.

[@howardosborne8647]

reciprocating therapy done really slowly....I can feel my eyelids getting heavier.😴😴

[@larrypostma2866]

My wife listens to shower or fan noises on loop to sleep. I can see myself napping to steam power lol

[@impetus444]

I'd listen to that

[@lkw6640]

I spent 25 years working on steam and hot water systems including, and especially, maintenance. Packing nuts are a pretty loose fit and the stems are polished. Otherwise they tear up the packing pretty fast. Remember that it's the packing that provides the seal not the packing nut. The packing nut only compresses the packing for a better seal. So your solution was the correct way to go. There are only 2 things that I'd suggest. Number one is, when installing the packing, cut the ends at 45 degrees or less where they meet instead of 90 degrees. I always shot for about 30 degrees. It provides a better seal that way. Second, use some silicone grease on the stems where they interact with the packing. It's not strictly necessary but it helps with smoother operation, helps prevent corrosion on the stems, and extends the life of the packing. Otherwise, great job as always Quin and thank you for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly!! I always learn something new. Sprocket's looking at me funny again! It's freaking me out!! STOP IT!!!

[@IanSlothieRolfe]

That colour is perfect, and it looks so much better with the new hardware, totally worth the time it undoubtedly took despite you down-playing that bit :) Its nice to see such a large engine being made on "hobby" tools, I've enjoyed watching this whole series, trials and tribulations too. Well done.

[@michaelandersen7535]

Can't have philistine head screws!

[@MrMuggemann]

Unterlegscheibengewindebohrverbot is the german word you were looking for.

[@JPBennett]

The German language is legendary for words like this. Always get a kick out of these.

[@combatcurtful]

what is the German word for making tools, to make tools?

[@Argosh]

I'd argue in favor of Gewindeschneidverbot.

[@Argosh]

@@combatcurtful Werkzeugherstellungswerkzeug.

[@Nostros100]

​​@@combatcurtful werkzeugproduktionswerkzeugproduktion :)

[@charliemacrae1045]

Listening to the engine run. Is relaxing , like listening to water running

[@joselrodriguez5999]

This has to be the best rendition of this kit ever made! Great accuracy and attention to detail!

[@phoschnizzle826]

Looks great, runs better! Nicely executed all around. And it's not a 'shame shim', it's an 'axial alignment compensation spacer'.

[@msheaver]

JFTYA (just for the KZbin Algorithm): Many congrats for the final touches on the beautiful engine! As much as I would love to this for myself, I will likely never have the opportunity, so thank YOU for bringing us along side you on your journey!

[@bookoobeans]

That engine runs so sweetly. I would love to see a bicycle powered by one of your steam engines 😊

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Really beautiful. You can be proud. I have just watched the whole build again. Your presentation is great and I learn so much watching you. Thanks

[@horstszibulski19]

Fascinating thing! 👍 A hit and miss engine in that size would be awesome... 💡 Thx for the series! 👍👍👍

[@charlestown4719]

And this is why I don't make steam engines - I wouldn't ever want to turn the thing off! I love the sound of them and would want to find an excuse for something for it to be doing - running a clock, charging batteries, something. Great project and it runs, looks (and sounds) fabulous!

[@RonCovell]

Quinn - Bravo on completing this fascinating project! It's great to see your painstaking attention to detail pay off with such a beautiful, and beautifully-operating machine. It will be great to see it run under live steam!

[@prsearls]

It is beautiful and it runs like a fine watch! You can be very proud of your skills in building this fine engine. I’m looking forward to see it running on steam. Thanks for taking us along on this journey.

[@benjamindejonge3624]

Love your comment, let’s call it British engineering, and put a tray under it.

[@alltechinbox]

Mr Crispin, they don't make people like that any more, An excellent channel

[@robertmiller5258]

The way Mr Crispin throws his hat!

[@michaelbirmingham4111]

And I remember when Keith Finner introduced us to him with the what’s in your box giveaway.

[@drevil4454]

The sound is so cool one should have one in the house somewhere that just keeps on running. Add a whistle for variation and you got a nice sounding house.

[@Chlorate299]

It's not just "character" it's functional! If the oil is leaking out, you know there's some oil in it.

[@johnsherborne3245]

In the UK a major maker of packing and gasket in was/ is James Walker who made Lion brand packing. The factory was right by the railway and as a child I would see the sign “ Lion Packing” I would puzzle as to why Woking should have a factory packing lions. Ah, the joys of youth!

[@irishwristwatch2487]

That red does go absolutely fantastic with the brass shroud. Its like peak Victorian, I love it!

[@BernardSandler]

All of the glorious clapping and delight. You have evolved as an educator and machinist and I am so grateful. It is a gorgeous machine.

[@rweaver90]

“Clearance is clearance, Clarence. And don’t call me Shirley.” ❤️‍🔥

[@Kirt-Davis]

Yes ma'am, oil gets everywhere. Wanna see my shirt after this weekend operating a Case traction engine? I can't wait to get my little vertical plumbed and operating the line shaft in the shop.

[@albertmagician8613]

I used to be a professional lathe operator, with series of 100+ 6 mm threads parting off and chamfering in the same set up using collets. That is supposedly one of the advantages of using collets.

[@chevyfahrer]

11:20 if you have or know somebody with a lasercutter,they can make nice seals also.Since i have one i do lots of my seals for engines,oilpans etc myself.For easy copying them i just lay the old gasket or the part itself(if possible) on the scanner ,get the scan into the lasersoftware and get it cutted.Saves me lots of time.And reproducing them when already saved is just a mouseclick away.

[@fairstnaimelastenaime1346]

5x bigger and power a treadle lathe, or generator, that'd be nifty. Amazing, it has to have the best fit and finish of any I've seen on youtube.

[@johnlinquist2998]

A friend of mine that makes a lot of steam engines uses old espresso machines as steam generators. They are cheap, portable and easy to hook up.

[@elmondaivxl198]

Dear Quinn! First of all, sorry for my English, because I don't know the language well enough, I am forced to use Google translator. I really like what you show in your films. Once upon a time - decades ago - my dream was to do the things you do. I even tried. However, they were far from the beautiful things you do. Unfortunately, in my country, I did not have access to the materials, tools and machine tools you have. Thanks Quinn! You do a beautiful job and bring people a lot of joy

[@matrix626]

What?!?!? Stock material not being within proper tolerances??!?! Never! I have loved every minute of this series and cant wait to see whats next.

[@dri50]

A Bob Ross moment brought to you by Blondihacks and the "Happy Little Trees Interlude". Nice paint job!

[@warbird099]

Looks great! I am anxious to see it run on live steam one of these days!

[@knickebien1966]

19:10 think of those shavings as unhandled exceptions

[@iain3411]

Love the engine, very nice. Big steam fanatic , was in the USN BT2 we had stick shift boilers. All manual M type DD-876, I'm also a Canuk . Great videos.

[@davidtaylor6124]

Great job, and a lovely colour. If it ticks over on 5 psi of air, you could probably run it from a kettle!

[@tweake7175]

It looks like the issue with the piston rod jam nut is its a normal nut, not a jam nut which is a lot thinner which would give the clearance required. Mayby they put the wrong nut in the kit. Really nice job on the build, nice to see it run so well.

[@steveweeks5516]

FYI... I bought several rubber corks off of Amazon (sized correctly) that would fit in the back end of my Precision Matthews headstock. And drilled different size holes, centered in each of the corks, to facilitate extra-long stock sticking out and flopping in the breeze (I do a lot of cue shaft work). Might give that a try for a quick easy way to stop the flop.

[@daverichardson5861]

Looks brill, well done. There was a point where we morphed into Keith Appleton and paint by music. Loved it.

[@russelldold4827]

That hard-to-separate-the-bearing-block-from-the-base fit made me wonder if you had approached Joh-block finishes 😉 Good series.

[@petem6291]

Quinn , To say you do good work is and understatement, Tip for you if you punch a little hole in the can of POR 15 , drain off what you need for a small project put a screw with a little gasket in the hole the POR 15 Has a much longer shelf life. I believe the Theory is if you don't remove the lid the integrity of the factory sealing lasts much longer .. I have thrown out a number of hard cans of POR 15 its worth a shot ??? Pete M

[@marcusFZ6]

Great to see it running nicely at the end. Good work on the fine fettlin'. Maybe your next project should be making a Boiler more than big enough to power all your engine's at the same time.

[@keyem4504]

This is a wonderful build. Very nice engine. I would love to see you building a Sterling Engine. Maybe this is something for an upcoming series.

[@bernieshort6311]

Outstanding success Quinn, I am absolutely pleased for you. All that time and effort along with some “my brain hurts” moments and having to find some work arounds for some items, that’s what makes your channel so interesting. You show people that small difficulties need not be big ones. I am a retired Marine Engineer, trained on steam and sailed on steam ships for many years before having to transfer over to motor ships. My boss always told me, its not a cock up if you can find a way to rectify any mistakes made. I think you were a little challenged with this build but as always, you managed to pull it off with flying colours. You have come a long way since your humble beginnings, and I am proud to be one of your Patron’s. I hope whatever you are considering regarding a run-on steam works out because that is the proof in itself as it is harder to get a steam engine running on steam compared to compressed air. I have confidence in your ability and am so looking forward to seeing this engine run on steam. Nice one Quinn, stay safe and stay creative. Kind regards from England UK.

[@paulrainsford1953]

That engine is beautiful. Well done. Needs a Sprocket though.

[@bbrachman]

Quinn: Being new (and a non-machinist) here, can you explain what you do with all the boilers you make, when they are complete and working. I have watched a few (final) vids but must have missed that explanation. All I can say is I want my living room clock to tick like this engine. Wow.

[@md83driver5]

Loved the "Airplane!" references!

[@UnlikelyToRemember]

For cheap disposable brushes, it seems you really can't beat plumbing flux brushes -- I've been able to find them for as cheap as $2/dozen.

[@pixelkatten]

Hooray! If there's an even bigger boiler in the works I'm hoping for a classic horizontal firetube boiler, or a miniature three-drum boiler. But a watertube boiler would be cool too!

[@patrickosullivan4354]

One more video to make it run on live steam. But at some point you got to actually show us this thing doing some work! Miniature farm work or whatever

[@stuartscott9646]

Not only does it run well, it's also pretty!

[@PrismaxMan]

love to see a pressure/torque table for this engine

[@claeswikberg8958]

So right about livesteam, looking forward to that next episode :)

[@calvinthedestroyer]

That came out really nice. That color looks good.

[@davfew]

Congratulations Quinn, so good.I’m going to revisit one of my builds and add in your suggestions.

[@bigendianian]

Perhaps the main bearing wouldn't move because the precision surfaces were sufficiently aligned such that atmospheric pressure squeezed them tightly together? Thanks for the great video. I never had any interest in steam engines until now. I love the engineering process and especially the oddly soothing sound of the running engine!

[@BirdTho]

You need another video: hook it up to a load, like a golf cart? Or power some shop tool

[@justinbevier8231]

Diagnosing your expansion problem a thermal imaging camera would be a big help.

[@kyleeverly9243]

I love that color! It's giving me nostalgia somehow lol

[@McTroyd]

Because I'm sure 314 people won't have already told you (right? 😁), POR is an acronym for "Paint Over Rust." POR-15 was designed to chemically bond to oxidized metal. My Chevy S10 has it on its frame as a protectant. Didn't know it came in a color other than black, though - neat red!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Amazing fine work Lady...Thanks you.....l grew up in the late 1940's and my Dad owned a very big Tannery and about 450 employees.....lt was all ran by steam engines and some large live Steam engines were two stories high...lt was a wonderful place to grow up ans learning about Steam power... Shoe🇺🇸

[@darrinswanson]

You've made a beautiful engine! I envision you creating a steam engine/leather belt-driven cat carousel🎠. A Catrousel. Ya know, for summers in the yard.

[@BerndGiegerich]

@9:26: Such a monster would be named "Beilagenscheibengewindeschneider". But only for metric threads. Congrats for completing that engine.

[@Roblecop]

This engine and your previous PM Research engine have single handedly gotten me interested in steam engines. I'd love to build one the day I get machine tools. Great series Quinn!

[@stephensmith1779]

Very nice Quinn. I was a marine engineer (Stoker) in the RCN. Most of my career was operating and maintaining steam engines and steam turbines. I love your shop and your channel.

[@lewisheard1882]

That’s beautiful! And I’ll fondly remember this video series as an machining Nuzlock challenge as half of the parts were too big for the machines that made them, yet you showed us all what’s possible with a bit of engineering creativity and a lot of commitment 😊😊

[@snrd3r]

"machining Nuzlocke challenge" is a very good description

[@desotosky1372]

Very nicely done. Makes me want to buy the castings and do a follow along. On the fasteners, I do the opposite, making a 'fake' stud by permanently attaching the nut to the threaded rod. On my first engine years ago I silver soldered the nuts to the stud. I later learned Loc-Tite works just as well and much easier with a better look. Also gives perfect control over protrusion above the nut by facing all the ends a fixed length. Goes quick. I find future disassembled cleanup (or rework) is easier without all the permanently protruding studs.

[@JeepinBoon]

If you ever re-arrange the shop, put the mill left of lathe in line with the head stock. You can mount a steady rest on mill bed to support long pieces of stock in the lathe. Warning thread washer.. don't get it. Cut rings at 15-45 degree angle for total seal. Absolutely MAGNIFICENT build!!! Loved following the series!

[@hardtailchop]

As the fictional Colonel John ‘Hannibal’ Smith out of the A Team was prone to say, “I love it when a plan comes together!” Seriously awesome build there - I’m absolutely blown away by the sheer number of hours alone that you must have put into this engine. Thanks for bringing us all along on the ride!

[@azlandpilotcar4450]

Great video. Looking forward to running on steam. First I've seen with the teflon rings and packing: You didn't seem to need as much oil on those bearing surfaces as other ring/packing materials.

[@MH-qq3kj]

Beautiful! Now for steam.

[@lkw6640]

If you didn't know, there is a big difference between paint drying and paint curing especially with enamel. Drying is when enough of the solvent in the paint evaporates so that the paint doesn't transfer to your finger when you touch it, but you'll notice that the surface is still a little soft. That's because there is still some solvent in the paint and it can take a long time for the rest of the solvent to fully evaporate, usually about a week for most paints and finishes. That's when it's cured. Enamel is different than most finishes in that, during and after all the solvent evaporates, the enamel is bonding to oxygen in a chemical reaction. That's why it's so resistant to other chemicals and even resistant to the original solvent used in the paint. That's also why it's best to put on in multiple thin coats as opposed to fewer thin coats so the exposure to oxygen is maximized.

[@steamdean100]

Excellent build, you always make me want to get out toi the workshop. There is a book called, "the steam engines of Ray Hasbrouk". All the engines are made without castings, some are big enough to power a full size steam boat. If you can get a copy, I think you might like it. Keep up the great content.

[@tomasjonsson3064]

Love the series! Next make something powered by that. A scroll saw or a small drill?

[@grizphetteplace1427]

I am amazed with ever video you produce. Incredible...

[@terrytopliss9506]

Surprising what a difference MG Maroon paint makes,lovely job Quinn.👍👍

[@howder1951]

Quinn, at 7:40 a nice easy solution is with a wood or plastic v-block to tame the floppiness for a quick cut. Beautiful paint job, and some fine nachune and assembly work. Very nicely done, cheers!

[@mech023]

Happy little trees Bob Ross would be proud nice engine

[@raystevens1458]

I truly enjoyed this project and learned a few tricks, thank you.

[@evanbarnes9984]

What an awesome build! It sounds gorgeous, too. I'd love to see this engine run on live steam, but even more than that, I'd love to see it actually power something! After all, this was originally meant to be a working engine, not a model. Could you use it to power your lathe, perhaps? Or maybe another tool, like a bandsaw. That would be seriously cool.

[@ColinChick]

I stumbled upon this today from another channel, and was instantly hooked! I was thinking that it felt like watching Bob Ross build a steam engine, when low and behold I hit the "Happy Little Trees interlude". Looks like I have some wonderful catching up to do. If you didn't already have a Tasmanian subscriber, you do now!

[@rexmyers991]

I am so impressed with your patience and perseverance in getting the thing to run properly. It is a beautiful piece of machining/engineering. Thanks for sharing.

[@deanehill9730]

You have a very fine looking engine there. Thanks for the video.

[@janneaalto3956]

Now I see where you're going! You're getting familiar with building bigger and bigger steam engines and when you build one that's big enough, you're gonna change your shop from electric to line power! Smart move, if the price of electricity keeps climbing like it has been. Just throw some wood under the boiler once in a while and your reworked lathe will keep running without running up your electric bill.

[@leec2106]

Thank you for making your videos, Lee

[@danbreyfogle8486]

Outstanding finished project.

[@patton446]

teflon rope for gland packings? Now that's good idea!. Where I work, we still use graphite rope as packing for just about anything which requires that style of sealing... Mariners are apparently slow in implementing new technology. :)

[@peltona]

Incredible feat of continued problem solving, especially all the unique machining challenges compounded with small machines. I'm surprised you didn't machine a flat spot un the underside and mount the drain plug from the bottom. You probably had good reason to do what you did though. Congratulations on a project well done.

[@Radiotexas]

Excellent work! I'll start my kit this winter!

[@OmnieStar]

Aaaay grats! Love it!! Super cool to see it all together. For sure we gotta see it with some real steam!!

[@joewithrow2345]

Oh yes bearing clearances and end play are fun, try to determine why a rotary engine knocks at idle speed! (it's ecentric shaft end play is too great)

[@jeffwestbrook9836]

Stuck bearing block…more like the fine machining work turned the base and bearing block interface into a gauge block interface. Nicely done! Huzzah!

[@Viper12091]

As a German I would propose "Unterlegscheibengewindeverbot" 🤣 Congratulation on the work, the result looks stunning.

[@anthonycash4609]

Quinn I didn't comment on the video when you were making the glass oilers because I new if we were watching the video then you had already solved your problem with the glass tubes. But if your ever in need of them again they make a glass fuel filter for small engines that works just great for making glass oilers. The glass is very thick and polished on booth ends so you get a very good seal I've used them for making oilers and also used them as they are intended and found them to be a very good product. Just a thought.