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trying to figure out the final parts for piston and sleeve
trying to figure out the final parts for piston and sleeve
:have to match up all the diameters of everything
:have to match up all the diameters of everything
90% i like these parts:
outer sleeve: 4-1/2" 12 gauge tube
brass sleeve: 104mm ID
piston ring: 241 teflon o-ring 1/8" thick
outer piston: 4" 12 gauge tube w/ .078" cut for ring to sit in
top of piston: steel plate, not sure yet

Revision as of 08:15, 20 November 2011

steam engine

hardware

  • ace hardware
  • nylon parts for copper spool
  • all thread rod
  • grainger
  • aluminum tube spacer
  • made in usa pipe fittings

software

thad - http://blog.brokensidewalkfarm.com/


progress

so far ive built a solenoid valve but i still need to test it. im slacking on that, theres a big air compressor i can use but its out in the country.

trying to figure out the final parts for piston and sleeve

have to match up all the diameters of everything

90% i like these parts: outer sleeve: 4-1/2" 12 gauge tube

brass sleeve: 104mm ID

piston ring: 241 teflon o-ring 1/8" thick

outer piston: 4" 12 gauge tube w/ .078" cut for ring to sit in

top of piston: steel plate, not sure yet