3" Burrell Traction Engine build.

 Carbide Tips (Part 3) in use in the workshop Above the eccentric sleeve under way and used as a machining demo with a new tool and tip I bought.  Finally the reason for the large diameter bar above, was to start to make the eccentric sleeve. As a way of demonstrating a reasonable cut on a small lathe, with positive rake cutters and slow feed. The Lathe is an Atlas 10F with I believe a 3/4 hp single phase Motor. The eccentrics are to follow after a weekend break in Blackpool !! Eccentrics started just required finishing and a grub screw to lock, the collar just requiring the curvature machining for the governor drive belt. Well a short one this month, and another day off at the end of the week to drive a narrow gauge engine on a pig farm! Next month continuing with these parts and perhaps starting the eccentrics outers made from bronze castings. Until next month stay safe; make swarf; have fun!