Years ago I made this steam engine from a set of blue prints I bought.

 

 

Recently my sisters 3 year old grandson took a real liking to it.  I decided to make him something.  I looked around and settled on a set of plans from Wood Magazine.

 

 

Of course I made a few minor changes and added in my metal working abilities.  This in my version.....

 

 

 

I almost want to keep it for myself.

 

 

 

 

That's really neat! Awesome brass work!

An heirloom for sure. Really nice work. 

Very nice, Dan. Someone will be a really happy boy!

Very cool! Did you turn the brass on the wood lathe? What kind of tool do you need for brass?

5 hours ago, HandyDan said:

I almost want to keep it for myself.

Don't blame you... it's beautiful! How about making a second one, now that you know how to do it!?

2 hours ago, kreisdorph said:

Very cool! Did you turn the brass on the wood lathe? What kind of tool do you need for brass?

 

The stacks are pieces salvaged from brass candle sticks.  The rest of it is custom.  Some I did on my metal lathe and some on the wood lathe.  Any of the tools will cut the brass.  I usually tilt the tool I choose to effect a shearing cut.  A scraping cut can cause vibration resulting in ripples and chatter marks.  

VERY NICE!  The brass work really sets it off.

That is just plain cool Dan. Excellent design interpretation and over the top craftsmanship both in wood and brass.

 

BTW, your first one ain't too shabby either.

Wow ! Wishing I was your sisters grandson.   Beautifully done Dan.

Exceeding all expectations as usual

13 hours ago, Gerald said:

Exceeding all expectations as usual

  +1, that is awesome Dan

If you want some inspiration, visit the Earnest Warther Museum in Dover, OH.  

https://thewarthermuseum.com/

Top stuff! Looks elite

Wow! That is fantastic!  A lot of talent there.

On 9/9/2024 at 3:05 AM, Woodmaster95 said:

Top stuff! Looks elite

Hey Jacob, missed giving you a formal welcome to The Patriot Woodworker. Glad you found us. Always room for another Buckeye and that's coming from a Hoosier. Looking forward to your on-going participation. Great group of folks here.

On 9/11/2024 at 12:05 AM, Grandpadave52 said:

Hey Jacob, missed giving you a formal welcome to The Patriot Woodworker. Glad you found us. Always room for another Buckeye and that's coming from a Hoosier. Looking forward to your on-going participation. Great group of folks here.

Thanks for the warm welcome. Look forward to the forum