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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[marcellinden]

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.

[jimsvideos]

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

[RustyInventions-wzir]

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

[WayneWerner]

there are no mistakes, only happy little steam engines

[joselrodriguez]

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

[charliemacrae]

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

[msheaver]

JFTYA (just for the YouTube 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!

[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.

[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!

[Infrared]

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.

[phoschnizzle]

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

[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.

[jasharin]

*crowd chanting* LIVE! STEAM! LIVE STEAM!

lovely engine, very enjoyable series

[Preso]

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

[horstszibulski]

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

[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!

[bookoobeans]

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

[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.

[irishwristwatch]

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