3" Burrell Traction Engine build.

 Box Part 1... and stuff The 2nd Shaft gear being machined with the mating finished gear for alignment.  Following the back of the casting now being fully machined, I'm working to a true datum, the previous roughing cuts can be finally machined to size. Using the previous drilled and tapped holes to hold it onto the face plate from behind, this will enable me to machine the inside without fear of catching any bolts or fixings. This part has been a tricky but well thought out machining process, mainly because of the size of it, and also the need to hold it in a chuck or face plate to make a start on it.     I have also just ordered a   Gear shaft  Bracket ,  Part Number 81153 for the Burrell. This will be cast as they do not currently have one in stock but as its not needed right away I have time for it to arrive.   << Left  is the pattern that will be used for this casting, this is from the foundry and most of the parts, I ask for ...