Blackgates V twin oscillating engine

[thehomeengineer]

So the cylinder covers don't cover the steam passageways to the bore the following setup was used to machine a groove to overcome this.

jig and associated bits to set the cylinder at the required angle for machining.

setting the cylinder block with a square

setup held in machine vice and a vice stop used for repeatability.

one completed groove (three more to cut)

completed cylinders ready for gaskets and covers.

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The Home Engineer