Shed Matters 3

[Stanley]

Another careful step forward. I adjusted the thickness of the Con rod foot and remarked the PCD for the two bolts. Then I drilled the foot for the bolts and filed a flat bed next to the shaft of the rod to allow the nuts room to be tightened. Then I took the brass off the crank pin and assembled it so it is ready for finish milling tomorrow and drilling for the pivot pin in the crosshead. Now I want my breakfast!

[Stanley]

Today was putting the final touches to the fit of the con rod on the crank pin bearing. First I checked that we still had a 3/8" bore and adjusted that until it was correct. Then I started milling off the excess metal at the joint between the con rod foot and the bearing. High risk and delicate work. I did three sides and was tempted to crash on and do the fourth and final cut but I decided to leave that until tomorrow. I am not rushing and fancy a bit of breakfast.

[Stanley]

So many places where I could go wrong but not this morning. I finished milling the con rod, reduced the small end and bored it in the correct place for the crosshead pivot pin. I am now ready to fit it on the crank pin but that will do tomorrow, I have spent a productive hour in the shed and that's enough. Now I want my breakfast...