How to build a Steam Whistle part one

[@Elodea]

This is a great video, getting to see the entire process. I just wish my machining skills would allow me to thread and knurl as quickly as you do. Thanks for posting this series.

[@FrankRuffolo65]

i love the way you just hand drilled that hole pattern :D git'er done

[@MsJinkerson]

I miss working on a lathe my grandfather taught me on a 1930's type belt driven

[@Thesteamengineer]

I have finished the whistle!! Instead of taping it with1/2npt I left the 3/4npt on the base. Will post plans and pictures and my prints soon.

[@fullsteamaheadbbq]

You can get used lathes at most equipment auctions. This is a Le Blonde 16" swing lathe.

[@luisreyes1967]

Really complex task. How many days did you last from beggining to finish?

[@joselacera8716]

that was real good work I don't have that skill but how much would you sell me one of those whistle I'm a disable veteran but I would to buy one please thank you sir

[@fullsteamaheadbbq]

I didn't mic the size of the threads , just machined it to fit the existing threads already in the original propane valve. but it was somewhere around and inch or inch and a quarter in diameter.

[@LtHawk77]

Fine Machine work

[@TehJMastuh]

Can you buy those parts still at home Depot?

[@iplayoldgames_]

What was the machine you used to make most of the whistle

[@fullsteamaheadbbq]

No drawings, figured seeing it made would do ? It doesn't matter how you direct the flow of steam as long as it can be forced up through, to the tube.

[@mikeharkleroad9222]

I really want to build a couple of these for my 1.5” steam locomotives. Is there a way to make them sound deeper? Also I’m trying like mad to find the proper valves as there are two or three different sizes. Any help would be appreciated? These really are very cool.