Introduction, Cylinder, Flywheel & Oddments - Building a MyfordBoy Traction Engine 1

Building a Traction Engine Steam toy from castings designed and produced by ‪@myfordboy‬
In this video I intro the series and get started on:
- Cylinder
- Hinge pins (incomplete)
- Crankpin
- Eccentric pin
- Drive pin
- Flywheel
#steam #traction #engine #livesteam #machining

[@myfordboy]

I'm watching you William!

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello William,
An interesting project... I have to agree about turning between centers, something rather cool about it...
Take care.
Paul,,

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Cool, thanks! Turning between centres is really fun, just like using a faceplate :)

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Thanks for watching

[@fitztheviking]

this video basically told me to make the 1" minnie, alongside the tina stationary and the sweet pea. cute dog.

[@williamsworkshopuk]

That is awesome, I love that design - but were it me I would go for something larger - it seems the Minnie is far enough along that you may as well build a 2" or 3" scale, particularly if you can buy final drive or wheels finished machined...

[@LehighValleyrailfan]

Great little project there!

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Hopefully 'little' is the operative, I'm looking forward to having something complete quite soon!

[@KevinWoodsWorkshop]

Good work William.

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Thanks Kevin - hopefully this should be a quicky!

[@oldmanfrancis8528]

Following this series, may well follow in your footsteps…👍👍

[@williamsworkshopuk]

You definitely should, it's a really fun and easy build so far...

[@Machine_NZ]

Hi William, just subbedto your channel. This build is going to be interesting. I've also fancied this build. Cheers Kevin

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Thank you for the sun, hopefully you enjoy the series - please let me know either way!

[@carlweatherley4883]

Good fun project

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Yeah definitely feels fun to me - maybe because the materials are cheap and the cost of failure in time is low, there's no stress at all..

[@carlweatherley4883]

@@williamsworkshopuk yes I'm currently building a 2 inch scale fowler traction engine so yes cost for your project is minimal in comparison looking forward to see more

[@williamsworkshopuk]

@@carlweatherley4883 part of the justification for 2.5” gauge over 5” gauge locos too - exponentially less costly and so less stressful! We’ll see I guess!!

[@carlweatherley4883]

@@williamsworkshopuk yes very true m8

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Oh, an interesting new series. You have definitely captured my interest. 👏👏👍😀

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Well, this one is now on hold - such is my caprice :)

[@mikehindley3]

Sorry mate but I did lol when the pin snapped. Relatable content.

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Always something, right? Great to have you aboard!

[@Rustinox]

It's all about having a good time in the workshop. No matter what you're building :)

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Ah I'm always having fun - I don't think I swore once during this entire production!

[@gagasmancave8859]

Looks to be a nice quick (ish) project

[@williamsworkshopuk]

I think there are about 60 pieces to this engine - and I've 'already' built 5 - so hopefully it will be quick and easy :)

[@GardenTractorBoy]

This sounds like a fun project and I am looking forward to this series. Those small parts look really difficult to make

[@williamsworkshopuk]

Thanks matey, the project is fun so far and very low stress. The small parts are annoying I'll tell you that - but the balance is that if I make a mistake it's quick to rectify!