Eeeks that will be expensive! Whatcha building? What ever it is will naturally be beautiful being made out of brass.Looking to buy some 3" round brass stock.
MSM is closed today so I don't know if they even carry it.
I want to try scratch building a Wig-Wag engine a la Ade Swash.Eeeks that will be expensive! Whatcha building? What ever it is will naturally be beautiful being made out of brass.
If you ever need 2" brass or even 3" copper, I like would be willing to sell some of my stock.
Yes, it’s amazing.I don't know if aluminium would work very well, flywheels by nature require mass/weight and alum that size doesn't have much.
Have you seen his miniature lathe?
If you found a price of brass pipe for the outside diameter where the weight really makes a difference then you could maybe get by with an aluminum core?I don't know if aluminium would work very well, flywheels by nature require mass/weight and alum that size doesn't have much.
Have you seen his miniature lathe?
That’s an excellent idea, thanks!If you found a price of brass pipe for the outside diameter where the weight really makes a difference then you could maybe get by with an aluminum core?
I also have a chunk of 57mm/2.250" solid brass round if need.
Yes, brass is insanely expensive.What's your train of thought behind using aluminium? Cost?
oh yes, that’s crossed my mind six or seven timesA little investing in some ceramic wool or castable refractory and you can pour your own brass or bronze bar stock,
Do you have a picture of it Craig?My WigWag is all steel except the piston and cylinder.
That could work too.could you use some lead slugs in the outer ring that was covered to add the mass you need?
Do you have a picture of it Craig?